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Smoked Spiral-Sliced Ham with Sweet Glaze

Spiral-cut hams from the grocery store come pre-cooked and are often smoked, but a little extra time on a smoker and a sweet glaze can elevate them. The result is a tender ham with a light smoky note and a caramelized, flavorful crust. This smoked and glazed spiral-sliced ham was a hit—perfect for sandwiches, salads, or served on its own.

Smoked and Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham

The Perfect Ham

This smoked and glazed spiral-sliced ham works beautifully for sandwiches and salads, or simply sliced and served warm. It picks up a pleasant, balanced smoke without becoming overpowering.

For a subtle, fruity smoke I favor fruit or nut woods—pecan, apple, or cherry are excellent choices. For this ham I used apple wood chunks to add a sweet, mellow smoke that complements the glaze.

If you want to change the flavor profile, try topping the ham with a coffee-infused gravy, a pepper-onion beer sauce, or any favorite pan sauce. Those options pair especially well with the sweetness of the glaze.

Smoked and Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham

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Smoked and Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham

Spiral-cut hams from the grocery store are already cooked and often smoked. Finishing one on a smoker and glazing it gives you extra flavor and a beautiful crust.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword ham, smoked
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 2508kcal
Author Based on a recipe from The Virtual Weber Bullet

Equipment

  • Wood chunks or a smoker box

Ingredients

  • 1 spiral-sliced half ham
    about 10 pounds with natural juices
  • Your favorite BBQ rub
    a honey-flavored rub pairs nicely

For the basting sauce

  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ½ stick salted butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat your smoker to 225°F. You can also use an oven or grill set for indirect cooking—keep the temperature low to avoid drying the ham and baste often.
  • Add two small chunks of fruit wood such as apple or cherry. Use only a little wood since the ham is already smoked.
  • Sprinkle the ham with your BBQ rub and gently massage it into the meat, then place the ham on the smoker.
  • Mix the maple syrup and melted butter to make the basting sauce.
  • Baste the ham with the sauce every hour to build a glossy, sweet crust.
  • Continue cooking for roughly 5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F. The ham is already cooked; you are warming it and adding flavor.
  • Let the ham rest for 20–30 minutes before carving so juices redistribute.

Notes

This ham makes excellent sandwiches and leftovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 2508kcal
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Carbohydrates: 7g
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Protein: 216g
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Fat: 173g

Nutritional values are approximate.