Description
A show-stopping smoked ham recipe featuring a sweet and spiced brown sugar honey glaze. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or special occasions, this pit boss or traeger smoked spiral ham delivers tender, juicy slices coated in a glossy caramelized finish.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat your smoker or grill to 225°F using apple or cherry wood pellets for a mild fruity smoke
2. Place the spiral ham on a cutting board and pat dry, then score the surface in a diamond pattern about ¼-inch deep
3. Stud the intersections with whole cloves if desired for added aroma
4. In a saucepan combine brown sugar, honey, butter, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, and fruit juice, then simmer until smooth and glossy
5. Place the ham cut side down on the smoker rack or in a shallow foil pan and smoke for 1½ to 2 hours until the internal temperature reaches 120°F
6. Brush a generous layer of brown sugar honey glaze over the ham and smoke for another 20-30 minutes
7. Reapply glaze every 10 minutes to build up a sticky caramelized coating without burning
8. For a crisp finish, increase the smoker to 275°F for the last 10 minutes until the glaze forms a shiny crust
9. Remove the ham when it reaches 140°F internally, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 15-20 minutes
10. Slice along the spiral cuts and spoon extra glaze over each portion before serving
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: smoking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 1200
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: honey baked ham, brown sugar honey glaze, smoked ham recipe, pit boss smoked ham, smoked spiral ham traeger, reheating smoked ham, best smoked ham recipe
