Apple Bacon Smoked Ham with Glazed Carrots

Name: Apple Bacon Smoked Ham with Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 215 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 7 lb bone-in fully cooked ham; 6 slices thick-cut bacon; 1 Granny Smith apple, sliced thin; 1/4 cup apple cider; 1/2 cup apple jelly; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt

215 min 10 servings Medium

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A smoked ham studded with apple and bacon, served alongside honey-glazed carrots — a complete one-pan holiday centerpiece.

Prep

20 min

Cook

180 min

Total

215 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

This apple bacon smoked ham brings together the classic flavors of fall and winter holidays. The ham is smoked over apple wood with strips of bacon draped over the top for extra richness, while a pan of honey-glazed carrots roasts alongside, soaking up the smoky drippings.

Instructions

Score and arrange

Score the ham surface in a diamond pattern. Place in a large aluminum pan. Pour apple cider into the bottom. Arrange apple slices over the top of the ham and drape bacon strips across.

Make the glaze

Heat apple jelly, brown sugar, Dijon, and vinegar in a saucepan until smooth and combined.

Smoke the ham

Set smoker to 275°F with apple wood. Place the pan on the smoker. Smoke for 2 hours, basting with pan drippings every 30 minutes.

Add carrots

Toss carrots with honey, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt. Add them to the pan around the ham. Brush the ham generously with the apple jelly glaze.

Finish

Continue smoking for 1 more hour, glazing the ham every 15 minutes, until the ham reaches 140°F and the carrots are tender and caramelized. The bacon on top should be crispy.

Rest and serve

Rest ham for 15 minutes. Carve and serve surrounded by the glazed carrots. Spoon pan juices over everything.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the ham on a platter surrounded by the glazed carrots for a stunning holiday presentation. The drippings in the pan make excellent gravy.

Nutrition per serving

380

Calories

30g

Protein

16g

Fat

Layers of thin-sliced potatoes, diced ham, crispy bacon, and creamy cheese sauce baked until golden and bubbly — comfort food at its finest.

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