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Close-up of a smoked ham on a wire rack, with caramelized glaze and deep bark from the smoker. Slits cut into the ham reveal tender, juicy meat underneath a sticky, flavor-packed crust.
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Traeger Smoked Ham with Pineapple Bourbon Glaze

Smoked ham on the pellet grill with a sweet and spicy pineapple, Bourban glaze.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 775kcal
Author Jeff Rice

Ingredients

  • 8 lb bone in ham
  • ½ cup bbq rub Use our bbq pork rub or your favorite store bought rub.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

The glaze

  • ½ cup BBQ rub
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup Bourbon
  • ½ cup dark molasses
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 10.5 oz pineapple preserve

Instructions

  • Fire the smoker to 325℉.
  • Remove the packaging from the ham.
  • Cut 1" criss cross patterns all over the ham skin.
  • Rub the olive oil all over the outside of the ham. Liberally apply the BBQ rub.
  • Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Place the ham on the wire rack.
  • Put the pan in the middle of the smoker and shut the lid.
  • You're looking to smoke the ham until it reaches an internal temperature of 135°F. Every 25°F temperature increase, rotate the tray 180° to ensure even temperatures throughout the ham.
  • When the ham reaches an internal temperature of 115℉-120℉, give it a coat of glaze. Repeat the glaze every 15 minutes.
  • Once the ham reaches an internal temperature of 135℉ remove it from the smoker.
  • Tent it with aluminum foil and rest for 30 minutes.
  • Slice and serve with a drizzle of reserved glaze.

The glaze

  • Add all the ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir well to combine, or it may burn.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and stir for a couple of minutes until the sugars have dissolved. If you think it's too thick, add a bit more bourbon.
  • Remove from the heat. Set some glaze aside to drizzle on the ham once it has been sliced (optional).

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Notes

If your ham is quite large, you'll want to wait until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F before you glaze so it doesn't get too dark or crystalize.

Nutrition

Calories: 775kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 3152mg | Potassium: 963mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 7mg
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