Honey- and Brown Sugar-Glazed Ham
Create an unforgettable double-smoked ham with honey brown sugar glaze in three hours. A budget-friendly holiday centerpiece that’s simple yet spectacular.
Honey- and Brown Sugar-Glazed Ham
This recipe comes from Matt Pittman, CEO of Meat Church BBQ, YouTube personality, and friend of Montana Knife Company.
12
15 hours
3
350
American
Dinner
I’m excited to share one of my favorite holiday recipes: a double-smoked ham with a killer honey brown sugar glaze that’ll have your family fighting over the leftovers.
This simple recipe delivers incredible results. All you need is $25, a sharp kitchen knife, and just over three hours, and you’ll have a show-stopping centerpiece for your holiday table.
This simple recipe delivers incredible results. All you need is $25, a sharp kitchen knife, and just over three hours, and you’ll have a show-stopping centerpiece for your holiday table.
Ingredients
For the Ham:
- 1 bone-in spiral sliced ham (9–10 lbs.), fully cooked
- Your favorite BBQ rub (I use a honey and sweet BBQ blend)
For the Honey Brown Sugar Ham Glaze:
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup sweet BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
Essential Tools:
- Your favorite kitchen knife (make sure it’s sharp!)
- Reliable instant-read thermometer
- Silicone basting brush
- Smoker
Directions
Smoking Process
- Fire up your smoker to 250°F. I’m partial to hickory for this cook, but pecan or any fruit wood will work beautifully with this honey brown sugar glaze for ham.
- Take your ham out of its packaging and season it generously. Let that seasoning really get to know your ham for at least 15 minutes — or if you’re planning ahead, wrap it and let it hang out in the fridge overnight.
The Magic of the Honey Brown Sugar Glaze
- When your ham reaches 100°F internal, it’s time to apply the honey brown sugar glaze. Mix brown sugar, BBQ sauce, and pineapple juice in a small pot over medium heat, stirring until the mixture becomes sticky.
- Baste this honey brown sugar ham glaze 3–4 times during the cook. Each layer builds up that sweet, sticky exterior.
Timing and Temperature
- Keep smoking until your ham reaches 140°F internal. Remember, we’re working with a pre-cooked ham here, so we’re really just warming it through while adding layers of flavor with our smoke and honey brown sugar ham glaze.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. This gives that honey brown sugar glaze time to set up on the exterior.
