Smoked Spiral Ham with Maple Bourbon Glaze

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!

Smoked Spiral Ham is the perfect holiday recipe! It’s easy to make and bursts with a smoky, savory flavor. Don’t settle for a dry, bland ham when you can have something as juicy and flavorful as this delicious spiral cut ham with a maple bourbon sticky sweet glaze.

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.

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
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