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Smoked Spiral Ham Recipe with Maple Bourbon Glaze

Want to make the most impressive ham with minimal effort? 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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time3 hours 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, barbeque
Servings: 15
Calories: 679kcal
Author: Kita Roberts

Equipment

  • pellet smoker or grill

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:

  • 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:

  • Remove the ham from the package and pat dry. Throw away the packaged ham glaze.
  • Rub the ham with the mustard and season liberally with the spice blends on all sides.
  • Place the ham on a wire rack in on a rimmed baking sheet.

Smoke the Spiral Ham:

  • Place the baking sheet on the preheated smoker and add the bourbon to the bottom of the pan.
  • 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:

  • Meanwhile, whisk the ham glaze ingredients together in a small pot.
  • Reduce by half over medium-low heat to create a thick but still spreadable syrup.
  • Keep warm.

Glaze the Ham:

  • Baste the ham every 15 minutes after 2 hours of smoking.

Rest:

  • When the ham has reached 140F internally, remove the baking sheet from the grill and tent the ham with foil.
  • Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Serve:

  • To serve, follow the spiral serrations already on the ham and portion out slices.
  • Garnish with fresh rosemary and thyme and serve the reserved maple bourbon glaze on the side for anyone who wants more.

Notes

  • Spiral ham is already cooked, so technically you are reheating it (or double smoking it) to 140 degrees F just to make it delicious for serving)
  • We love adding a blend of wood chips to the smoker for this cook. We use maple and cherry or maple and oak for added depth of flavor.

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