Smoked Ham with Honey Apricot Glaze
This Smoked Ham with Honey Apricot Glaze is tender, juicy, and packed with sweet heat. Slow-smoked and finished with a sticky glaze made from honey, apricot preserves, brown sugar, butter, and Smokin’ Sweet Heat, this ham is perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, and special gatherings.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham 8–10 lb
- 1 cup honey
- 18 ounces apricot preserves
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Smokin’ Sweet Heat to taste
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 275°F.
- Place ham directly on smoker grates and smoke uncovered for 2 hours.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, apricot preserves, brown sugar, butter, red pepper flakes, and vinegar. Heat until smooth, then season with Smokin’ Sweet Heat to taste.
- Brush ham generously with glaze.
- Return ham to smoker and cook an additional 10–15 minutes until glaze sets.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Glaze at the end to prevent burning
- Apple or cherry wood works best
- Adjust spice level to taste
- Ideal holiday or special-occasion main dish
Nutrition
Calories: 1828kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 144g | Fat: 112g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 53g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 413mg | Sodium: 7936mg | Potassium: 1963mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 6mg