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Smoked Ham

Charlie
This simple smoked ham takes a store-bought fully cooked ham and transforms it with aromatic wood smoke and a flavorful glaze. Perfect for beginners, this straightforward recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal prep work and maximum flavor impact.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, holidays, lunch, main, Main Course
Cuisine dinner, holidays
Servings 10 serves

Ingredients
  

For the Ham:

  • 1 8-10 pound bone-in fully cooked ham
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

For the Glaze (optional):

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Ham: Remove ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Score the surface in a diamond pattern, cutting about 1/4 inch deep.
  • Season the Ham: Mix brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Rub this mixture all over the ham surface.
  • Preheat Smoker: Set up your smoker for 225°F and add your preferred wood chips (apple or hickory work great).
  • Smoke the Ham: Place ham in smoker and smoke for 4-5 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 140°F.
  • Prepare Glaze: In the last hour, whisk together honey, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard for the glaze.
  • Apply Glaze: Brush glaze over ham during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Rest and Serve: Remove from smoker and let rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Keyword baked ham, Smoked Ham