Double-Smoked Ham with Apricot Glaze
A ham may be fully cooked and usually smoked as well, but another round in the smoker and a tasty glaze really take it to the next level. The apricot-soy combo here adds a sweet/salty taste to the outside of the ham. This recipe calls for a bone-in ham, but you can easily adapt it to any cooked ham. This is a great way to impress the family for the holidays and leave the oven available for other dishes.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 10 servings
Ingredients
Glaze:
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare your cooker to cook indirectly at 235°F using medium hickory wood for smoke flavor.
Step 2
Lay the ham cut-side down on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, score the skin in a diamond pattern on all sides. Place the ham in the cooker with the cut side down and cook for 2 hours.
Step 3
To make the glaze: In the large bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the apricots, ketchup, soy sauce, and molasses. Process for about 15 seconds, until the mixture is smooth. Transfer the glaze to a bowl and set aside.
Step 4
After the ham has cooked for 2 hours, brush it all over with a heavy coating of the glaze. Cook for 30 minutes and glaze the ham again. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Step 5
Transfer the ham to a platter and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for 15 minutes. Slice to serve.
