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Your smoker can be used for so much more than brisket<\/a> and pork belly\u2014just look at this smoked ham. The low-and-slow method of cooking makes the meat more flavorful, moist and tender. It’s a great way to add a unique twist to your\u00a0Easter brunch<\/a>, but this smoked ham recipe can be made any time of the year for weekend meals and more.<\/p>\n Since most hams sold in stores are precooked and smoked, this smoking process is meant to warm the ham through\u2014and to create a twice-smoked ham in the process. Along with hickory smoke flavor, our recipe adds sweetness and moisture by basting the ham with pineapple juice. The smoked ham is finished with a delectable, sticky-sweet glaze made with pineapple juice, brown sugar and little heat, thanks to cayenne in the blend.<\/p>\n This smoked ham recipe was made for a ceramic smoker\u2014like the ones made by the brands\u00a0Primo<\/a>, Big Green Egg<\/a> and Kamado Joe<\/a>. However, you can also make this recipe in an electric or pellet smoker<\/a>. The most important part of cooking a ham<\/a> is to keep the temperature consistent at 250\u00b0F; that way the ham heats slowly without drying out<\/a>.<\/p>\n This recipe calls for a 9- to 10-pound ham, which makes enough to feed about 12 people\u2014or fewer if you love to end up with plenty of leftover ham<\/a> for sandwiches, soups or quiche. Smoking a 10-pound ham takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes.<\/p>\n For the Ham:<\/strong><\/p>\n For the Glaze:<\/strong><\/p>\n Soak the hickory chips or pellets, then add them to your smoker according to the manufacturer’s directions. Preheat the smoker to 250\u00b0.<\/p>\n Remove the ham from its packaging and rinse off the brining liquid if it was packaged with any. Use a sharp knife to score the whole surface of the ham\u00a0with 1\/4-inch-deep cuts in a diamond pattern. This will allow the basting liquid to penetrate and keep the meat moist.<\/p>\n Place the ham in the smoker with the cut side down on the cooking grate, then close the smoker.<\/p>\n Smoke the ham, basting it with pineapple juice every 30 minutes, until the ham reaches 130\u00b0 on a digital thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the ham (not touching the bone), about 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, 1\/2 cup of pineapple juice, butter, honey mustard, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Bring the glaze to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer the glaze, uncovered, until it has slightly thickened, four to six minutes, stirring constantly. Reserve 3\/4 cup of the glaze for serving.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Whisk the glaze constantly as it cooks to keep it from boiling over. It will continue to thicken as it cools.<\/p>\n Baste the ham with the pineapple glaze. Close the smoker and cook until the ham reaches 140\u00b0, 8 to 10 minutes, basting the ham occasionally so that it gets nice and sticky.<\/p>\n Remove the ham from the smoker to a large tray or cutting board. (I used claw tools like these<\/a> to lift and move the ham.) Thinly carve the bone-in ham<\/a> using a sharp knife. Serve it drizzled with the reserved glaze.<\/p>\n Since the hams typically stocked at grocery stores are already smoked, this recipe will actually give you a twice-smoked ham. Not only does this process warm the ham through for serving, but it also gives you the chance to infuse the meat with extra spice, sweetness and, of course, smoky flavor.<\/p>\n When choosing a ham<\/a> for smoking, go for a bone-in variety; they have more flavor than boneless hams. For bone-in ham, choices include the shank and leg portions or butts. The shank cut has a large, cut surface that sits flat on the grate, and only one bone which makes it easier to carve. Pork butt has more fat, can be more flavorful and is also a good choice for smoking, though it’s harder to carve because of the larger T-shaped bone.\u00a0A spiral-cut<\/a> bone-in ham can also be smoked, as long as you baste it well during smoking to prevent the slices from drying out.<\/p>\n When in doubt, try one of our Test Kitchen’s picks for the best holiday hams<\/a>.<\/p>\n When buying a bone-in ham, plan on 3\/4 to 1 pound of ham per person. This accounts for the extra weight in the ham from the bone.<\/p>\n Potatoes in any form are delicious alongside smoked ham. Try classic potatoes au gratin<\/a> or this easy salad<\/a> made with roasted green beans and red potatoes. For a perfect springtime meal, pair your smoked ham slices with lightly cooked asparagus<\/a>. Green salads, freshly baked buttermilk biscuits or airy popovers all make tasty sides for ham as well.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Give that grocery store ham an upgrade! 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Smoked Ham Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Tools<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Prepare your smoker<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Score the ham<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Put the ham in the smoker<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Smoke and baste the ham<\/h3>\n
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Step 5: Prepare the glaze<\/h3>\n
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Step 6: Brush the ham with glaze<\/h3>\n
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Step 7: Slice the ham and serve<\/h3>\n
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Smoked Ham Variations<\/h2>\n
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Smoked Ham Tips<\/h2>\n
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What type of ham is best for smoking?<\/h3>\n
How much ham do you need per person?<\/h3>\n
What do you serve with smoked ham?<\/h3>\n