Description
A sticky sweet glaze covers this incredibly smoked spiral ham, giving it a sweet, crunchy exterior made from chicken stock, bourbon, and maple syrup. If you plan on feeding a crowd or want some tasty leftovers after dinner, an 8-pound whole ham can easily feed 14-16 people. This maple-glazed ham recipe will also work for pre-cooked smoked turkey, and brisket!
Ingredients
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Equipment Needed
- Aluminum foil
- Aluminum pan
- Applewood or Cherry Wood chips or pellets
- Basting brush
- Cast iron skillet
- Meat Thermometer
- Mixing bowl
- Small saucepan (optional for brown sugar glaze)
- Pellet grill or pellet smoker (Traeger, Pit Boss, or others)
Ingredient List
- 8lb spiral-cut ham
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Maple Bourbon Glaze
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 4 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 tsp dry rub
Dry Rub Ingredients
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Start by placing your ham cut side down on a smoker that has been preheated to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. The ham should be smoked for one and a half hours with the lid closed.
- Place the ham in a 12-inch cast iron skillet after removing it from the smoker. The braise ingredients (chicken stock, bourbon, and maple syrup) should be mixed together and poured over the ham.
- Set the smoker to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. You should cover the ham and skillet tightly with aluminum foil, place the skillet into the smoker, and continue smoking the ham until it reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit (around two hours).
- Create your glaze by mixing the glaze ingredients in a pot over medium heat, bringing it to a simmer, and then allowing it to reach room temperature.
- The ham should be removed from the smoker and the foil should be opened. If there is any excess braising liquid, drain it and set it aside. The ham should be turned on its side and liberally brushed with the maple bourbon glaze.
- The glaze should be set by placing the ham in your oven on high broil for 2-3 minutes or until it begins to caramelize.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately with your favorite sides!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Smoke Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 683
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2917mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 150mg