Perfect Smoked Holiday Ham Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 sugar-cured ham (10-15 pounds)
• Cherry or fruit wood chunks
• Honey Dijon Mustard (1 bottle)
• Brown Sugar (1 lb)
• Pineapple Juice

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Smoker

• Set up your smoker for indirect cooking and preheat it to 225°F.

Step 2: Prepare the Ham

• Unwrap and pat dry the thawed ham with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 3: Apply Rub to the Ham

• Coat the outside of the ham generously with honey Dijon mustard.
• Lightly dust the ham with brown sugar, creating a paste-like coating. Avoid applying too much sugar at this stage.

Step 4: Smoke the Ham

• Once the smoker reaches 225°F, add cherry or fruit wood chunks for flavor.
• Place the prepared ham on the smoker and let it smoke for 2 hours at 225°F.

Step 5: Baste and Wrap the Ham

• After 2 hours, remove the ham and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil.
• Before sealing the foil, baste the ham with pineapple juice using a spray bottle.

Step 6: Finish Cooking and Glaze

• Return the wrapped ham to the smoker and cook for an additional hour at 225°F.
• After 1 hour, check the internal temperature of the ham. The target temperature is 145°F.

Step 7: Glaze and Rest the Ham

• Once the ham reaches 140°F internally, carefully open the foil, creating a ‘boat’ to hold the juices.
• Sprinkle brown sugar generously over the ham and spray it with pineapple juice.
• Allow the ham to smoke uncovered for 1 more hour to create the glaze.

Step 8: Rest and Serve

• After 4 hours total cook time, remove the ham from the smoker.
• Tent the ham loosely with foil and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before slicing.

Step 9: Carve and Enjoy!

• Use a sharp carving knife or an electric fillet knife to slice the tender, flavorful smoked ham.

This mouthwatering smoked holiday ham will undoubtedly be the star of your festive feast, impressing family and friends alike with its delicious flavors and perfect smokiness.