Smoked Ham on the Big Green Egg

Courtesy of Pam Brand from Biscuits and Burlap A traditional favorite elevated when cooked on the Big Green Egg.

PREP TIME
EGG TEMP
275°F/135°C
COOK TIME
SERVINGS
CORE INGREDIENT
Pork
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Ingredients

Main

  • 7-12 lbs (0 kg) ham, not spiral sliced 
  • 3 cups (720 ml) apple juice - water or other juice can be used 
  • 2 cups (480 ml) of apples, oranges or other fruits, cut into small pieces 

Glaze for Ham

  • 1 cup (240 ml) brown sugar 
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black pepper 
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) of bourbon 
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) of syrup 
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of brown mustard 

Accessories

convEGGtor

The convEGGtor - Indirect Convection Cooking on the Big Green Egg The Big Green Egg is designed t...

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Smoking Chips

Wood smoking chips add a variety of delicious flavors to foods cooked over the coals. Each type of w...

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Instructions

Main

Step 1

Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 275°F/135°C with Big Green Egg Smoking Chips. We recommend the apple smoking chips.

Step 2

Fill a drip pan with the juice and fruit and place on the convEGGtor.

Step 3

Score the fat portion of the ham in a checkerboard pattern, making cuts approximately 1 inch (3 cm) apart, and 1 inch (3 cm) deep.

Step 4

Cook for approximately 1 hour for 2 lbs (0.9 kg) of weight. During the last hour of cooking, brush ham with the glaze. Remove when the ham has reached the internal temperature of 155°F/68°C.

Step 5

Let the ham rest before serving

Glaze for Ham

Step 1

For the glaze mix all the ingredients together and let sit for 2-3 hours.

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