By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 26, 2023
This Smoked Ham recipe deserves its moment of stardom at the center of any feast! Smoke a spiral ham on the grill, then finish with a lip-smacking, sweet and savory, honey dijon glaze that caramelizes beautifully. You’ll want to add this smokey ham to your next holiday menu!
What’s in this Smoked Ham Recipe?
Smoking a spiral ham makes it so juicy! The combination of the smoky meat and the sweet glaze creates a mouthwatering balance of flavors.
- Ham: You’ll want a 9-12 pound, fully cooked, bone-in spiral ham. Plan for about ¾ pound of meat per person.
- Brown Sugar + Honey: Sweeten the glaze and add a rich flavor.
- Dijon Mustard: Adds a spicy and earthy flavor to the glaze.
- Unsalted Butter: Adds richness to the glaze.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Adds a sweet and acidic note to the glaze.
- Garlic: Adds an earthy flavor and a pungent aroma.
- Cinnamon + Ginger: Adds warmth to the glaze.
Pro Tip: Don’t simmer the glaze for too long, otherwise it will turn into a hard caramel once cooled.
Variations on Smoked Spiral Ham
There are so many delicious flavors that pair so well with smoked ham. Try swapping the honey for maple syrup to create a maple glazed ham . Or use pineapple juice instead of apple cider vinegar for a pineapple glazed ham . Using orange marmalade in place of the brown sugar adds a great citrus flavor, or try adding bourbon to the glaze for a bit of a boozy flavor.
Depending on the size of your ham, it can take anywhere from 2-3 hours to smoke it. It is finished smoking when it reaches an internal temp of 140°F at the thickest point.
Yes! Most of the spiral hams you buy at the grocery store have already been cooked, so we are just heating it up and infusing it with flavor!
There’s no need to wrap the ham in foil to smoke it, as the smoker should hold in the moisture.
Sure! Follow my Brown Sugar Glazed Ham recipe for oven-baked instructions.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover smoked ham in an airtight container, resealable bag, or wrapped in foil, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can wrap the whole/partial ham in layers of aluminum foil, or carve it into slices before storing.
Enjoy cold, or reheat in the oven at 325°F until warmed through.
If you have extra glaze, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can gently reheat it on the stovetop and use it with your leftover ham.
How to Freeze
Freeze slices of smoked ham in a Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating and serving.
Serving Suggestions
This smoked ham is a tasty centerpiece for your holiday table. It’s the perfect Easter ham , makes a great alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving , and makes a great Christmas dinner too.
Serve it up with roasted Brussels sprouts or green beans with molasses , crockpot glazed carrots , and roasted potatoes or mashed potatoes .
Leftover slices make delicious sandwiches or sliders with Hawaiian rolls !
More Smoker Recipes We Love
- Smoked Ribs
- Smoked Chicken Wings
- Smoked Pulled Pork
- Smoked Turkey Breast
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 (9-12 pound) bone-in spiral ham fully cooked
- ▢ 1 cup brown sugar
- ▢ ½ cup honey
- ▢ ⅓ cup Dijon mustard
- ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick)
- ▢ ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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Instructions
- Preheat your smoker or BBQ to 325°F. Add wood chips to the coals or fit your BBQ with a smoking box.
- Place with ham in a disposable foil pan and smoke for 2-3 hours or until the ham reaches 140°F. 1 (9-12 pound) bone-in spiral ham
- While the ham is smoking, combine the brown sugar, honey, dijon mustard, butter, apple cider vinegar, garlic, cinnamon and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the glaze simmers, remove it from the heat. 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup honey, ⅓ cup Dijon mustard, ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 3 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Baste the ham all over with half of the glaze. Grill for another 30 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Remove the ham and let it rest for 20 minutes before brushing with the remaining glaze and serving.
Equipment
- Smoker OR
- Grill AND
- Smoker Box
Becky’s Tips
- You can use a BBQ smoker box to convert your grill into a smoker.
- You can use a fully cooked bone-in ham (not spiral cut) in this recipe as well. Score the ham with a cross-hatch pattern before smoking and proceed with the recipe as written.
- To avoid overcooking the ham, insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part without touching the bone. It should read 140°F.
- Don’t simmer the glaze for too long; otherwise, it will turn into a hard caramel once cooled.
- Tent the cooked ham with foil to keep it warm and moist.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Holiday Ham Recipes We Love
- Honey Baked Ham
- Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham
- Crockpot Ham
- Orange Honey Glazed Ham
- Pecan Bourbon Glazed Ham
- Apple Ginger Glazed Ham
- Air Fryer Cranberry Glazed Ham
- Honey Mustard Maple Glazed Ham
- Air Fryer Ham with Garlic Butter
Smoked Ham Recipe
Equipment
- Smoker OR
- Grill AND
- Smoker Box
Ingredients
- 1 (9-12 pound) bone-in spiral ham fully cooked
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker or BBQ to 325°F. Add wood chips to the coals or fit your BBQ with a smoking box.
- Place with ham in a disposable foil pan and smoke for 2-3 hours or until the ham reaches 140°F. 1 (9-12 pound) bone-in spiral ham
- While the ham is smoking, combine the brown sugar, honey, dijon mustard, butter, apple cider vinegar, garlic, cinnamon and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the glaze simmers, remove it from the heat. 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup honey, ⅓ cup Dijon mustard, ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 3 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Baste the ham all over with half of the glaze. Grill for another 30 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Remove the ham and let it rest for 20 minutes before brushing with the remaining glaze and serving.
Video
Notes
- You can use a BBQ smoker box to convert your grill into a smoker.
- You can use a fully cooked bone-in ham (not spiral cut) in this recipe as well. Score the ham with a cross-hatch pattern before smoking and proceed with the recipe as written.
- To avoid overcooking the ham, insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part without touching the bone. It should read 140°F.
- Don’t simmer the glaze for too long; otherwise, it will turn into a hard caramel once cooled.
- Tent the cooked ham with foil to keep it warm and moist.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
