When it comes to our favorite holiday recipes, this Traeger spiral ham is at the top of our list! It’s so easy to make and basted with a quick ham glaze it’s a meal the entire family loves!
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Smoked Spiral Ham is the perfect holiday recipe! It’s easy to make and bursts with a smoky, savory flavor. Don’t settle for a dry, bland ham when you can have something as juicy and flavorful as this delicious spiral cut ham with a maple bourbon sticky sweet glaze.
Ingredients
For the smoked spiral ham
- ▢ 8 lbs Spiral sliced ham bone in
- ▢ 3 tbsp mustard
- ▢ 2 tbsp GirlsCanGrill PK Pork Spice Blend
- ▢ 1 tbsp OvertheFireCooking Maple Bourbon Spice Blend
- ▢ ½ cup Bourbon
For the easy ham glaze:
- ▢ 1/2 cup Maple syrup We use Choczero syrup to keep it keto
- ▢ 1/2 cup Bourbon
- ▢ 1/4 cup Fig chili preserves or your favorite preserves
Instructions
Prep the Smoker:
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Set your pellet smoker to 250 degrees F. Make sure the auger is full of pellets and if using, add a smoker box or tube for added smoke flavor.
Prep the Ham:
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Remove the ham from the package and pat dry. Throw away the packaged ham glaze.
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Rub the ham with the mustard and season liberally with the spice blends on all sides.
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Place the ham on a wire rack in on a rimmed baking sheet.
Smoke the Spiral Ham:
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Place the baking sheet on the preheated smoker and add the bourbon to the bottom of the pan.
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Smoke the ham for 3 to 3 ½ hours until the ham reaches and internal temperature of 140 degrees F with a meat thermometer.
Make the Maple Bourbon Glaze:
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Meanwhile, whisk the ham glaze ingredients together in a small pot.
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Reduce by half over medium-low heat to create a thick but still spreadable syrup.
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Keep warm.
Glaze the Ham:
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Baste the ham every 15 minutes after 2 hours of smoking.
Rest:
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When the ham has reached 140F internally, remove the baking sheet from the grill and tent the ham with foil.
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Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve:
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To serve, follow the spiral serrations already on the ham and portion out slices.
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Garnish with fresh rosemary and thyme and serve the reserved maple bourbon glaze on the side for anyone who wants more.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 2908mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg
