Irresistibly Glazed Ham with Smoky Hardwood Essence

Ingredients

- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (approximately 7-8 pounds)
- 1 cup ham glaze (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons fat drippings or bacon fat
- 2 cups hardwood chips (alder, hickory, or applewood recommended)

Instructions

1. Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Soak 2 cups of hardwood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Drain when ready to use.

2. Preparing the Ham
Place the ham on a large roasting pan fitted with a rack. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, making shallow cuts approximately 1/4 inch deep.

3. Apply the Fat
Rub the ham with 2 tablespoons of fat drippings or bacon fat. Ensure the entire surface is evenly coated; this helps retain moisture and enhances flavor during roasting.

4. Adding Flavors
Generously brush the ham with 1/3 of the ham glaze. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow the glaze to set slightly.

5. Roasting the Ham
Place soaked hardwood chips in a smoker box or wrap them in aluminum foil with holes poked through to let the smoke escape. Set these on the bottom rack of the oven to impart a smoky flavor.

Roast the ham in the preheated oven for approximately 2 hours.

6. Glazing the Ham
Halfway through cooking (at 1 hour and 10 minutes), remove the ham from the oven and generously brush with half of the remaining glaze. Return it to the oven to continue roasting.

7. Final Glazing
About 30 minutes before the roasting time is complete, apply the remaining glaze evenly over the ham and roast until the glaze caramelizes and the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C).

8. Rest and Serve
Once done, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the ham moist and flavorful.

Total Time

PT2H45M
2 hours and 45 minutes

Preparation & Cooking Times

PT15M
Preparation: 15 minutes

PT2H30M
Cooking: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Ham Recipe, Glazed Ham, Oven Roasted Ham, Hardwood Smoked, Holiday Dinner, Family Meal, Gourmet Dinner, Ham Glaze, Smoky Ham, Roasted Ham

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

7,000 Calories

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