You can buy smoked ham at the store; however, learning how to smoke it at home yields better flavor and quality. Smoked ham works well as a main course; however, you can incorporate it into dishes like pasta, casseroles, or even soups. However you add it to your meal plan, adhere to these guidelines for ideal smoking results.
Smoked Ham on The Pellet Grill
Traeger Smoked Ham 🔗
Delicious double-smoked and maple-glazed ham is a super simple pellet-grill recipe that is one of my favorite ways to enjoy ham!
Prep: 15min
Total: 2h45min
Serving Size: 1
Nutrition Facts: calories 139 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 9 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 1 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Saturated Fat 0 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 219 milligrams sodium, Sugar 26 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 0 grams unsaturated fat
Ingredients:
- 1 large bone-in pre-cooked ham
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup prosecco or hard apple cider
Instruction:
- Fire up your grill according to manufacturer directions, and preheat to 325°.
- Score the top of your ham in a cross-cross pattern, and place into a large baking pan that has been lined with foil.
- Place the pan, uncovered, into the preheated grill, and cook for 1 hour.
- While the ham is cooking, combine all of the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat, and simmer until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
- After the ham has been on the Traeger for an hour, brush it liberally with about half of the glaze.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes, and then brush with glaze again. Cook another 15-20 minutes, or until the ham reaches at least 135°.
- Turn the grill down to 200-220°F and smoke the ham for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice and serve with any remaining glaze that didn’t get painted onto the ham.
FAQ
How long do you smoke a ham on a pellet grill?
When smoked on a pellet grill at 225°F, your ham will typically take 10-12 minutes to cook per pound of meat, or 100-120 minutes total, or 1 hour and 40 minutes or 2 hours.
How do you smoke a precooked ham on a pit pellet grill?
Instructions Cook the ham until it reaches 138 to 140 degrees F, then brush it with the Ginger-Peach glaze and cook it an additional three to four minutes, or until it reaches 145 degrees F. Pre-heat the Pit Boss Pellet smoker to 225 degrees F using cherry wood pellets.
How long does it take to cook a ham on a pit boss pellet grill?
Boss Tip: Depending on the size of your ham, this can take an hour or two. Allow 10 minutes per pound of meat. Boss Tip: You can place the ham in an aluminum pan directly on the grill grates or place it in an aluminum pan with the lid off.
How do you heat up a precooked ham on a pellet grill?
Start by preheating your grill to 500 degrees. Place your ham long side down on the grill for 10 to 20 minutes. Once your ham is fully seared, place it in a pan and pour some pop over the ham. Drop the heat to 225 degrees. Baste your ham every 20 to 30 minutes for four hours.