Double Smoked Ham with Honey Glaze
A fully cooked spiral ham smoked a second time and finished with a sticky homemade honey glaze. It's smoky, salty, and sweet, and perfect for Christmas or Easter dinner.
Servings: 10
Calories: 494kcal
Equipment
- Smoker
Ingredients
- 8 pound fully cooked spiral-sliced ham
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
Honey Glaze
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F. While it heats, combine the Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, and honey in a small bowl.
- Set the ham cut side down in a large foil pan and spread a thin layer of the mustard mixture over the outside.
- Transfer the pan to the smoker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 125°F, about 20 minutes per pound. For an 8 lb spiral ham, this is usually 2½ to 3 hours.
- While the ham smokes, combine the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low simmer and cook until the sugar and butter have melted, then remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Once the ham reaches 125°F, pour about one-third to half of the glaze over the ham and spread it over the outside with a brush or spatula. Raise the smoker temperature to 375°F and cook for 15 minutes.
- Spread the remaining glaze over the ham and cook another 15 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 140–145°F.
- Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- Timing: Plan on about 20 minutes per pound at 250°F, but always go by internal temperature.
- Other hams: An unsliced bone-in ham or a boneless ham works too. Cook to the same temperatures.
- Smoke: On a pellet smoker, Pit Boss Competition Blend or applewood pellets work well. On a charcoal or wood smoker, add applewood chunks when the ham goes in.
- Glaze: The glaze can be made ahead, but it thickens as it cools. Warm it slightly before using so it spreads easily.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat covered in a 325°F oven for about 10 minutes, or microwave individual portions.
Nutrition
Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 22g | Sugar: 39g