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Double Smoked Holiday Ham
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Double Smoked Holiday Ham

215 min 14 servings Easy
Double smoking takes an already-smoked ham and sends it back through the smoker with a fresh glaze, doubling the smoke flavor and adding a beautiful caramelized crust. The result is a ham with far more depth than you get from the oven, with a smoky-sweet glaze that makes it the star of any holiday table.

Instructions

1

Score the ham

Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep if not already spiral-cut. This allows the glaze to penetrate between the slices.

2

Make the glaze

Combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon, apple cider vinegar, cloves, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes.

3

Set up the smoker

Preheat smoker to 275°F with cherry or apple wood. Place ham in a disposable aluminum pan with apple juice in the bottom.

Pro tip: Cherry wood gives the best color and a mild sweetness that complements ham perfectly.

4

Smoke phase one

Smoke the ham for 2 hours, basting with the pan juices every 30 minutes. The internal temperature should reach about 130°F.

5

Glaze and finish

Brush the glaze generously over the entire ham, working it between spiral slices. Continue smoking for 45-60 more minutes, reapplying glaze every 15 minutes, until the ham reaches 140°F internally and the glaze is dark and caramelized.

6

Rest and carve

Rest for 20 minutes tented loosely with foil. Carve and spoon the pan drippings over each serving.

Serving Suggestions

Carve thick slices with the caramelized edges attached. Save the bone for split pea soup — the double smoke flavor makes it even better for stock.

Nutrition per serving

340

Calories

32g

Protein

14g

Fat

18g

Carbs

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