Smoked Sweet Onion Honey Glazed Ham
A savory and sweet smoked ham with caramelized onions, honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard, perfect for family gatherings and holidays.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Total Time: 330 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked ham (about 8–10 pounds)
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Apple or cherry wood chips (for smoking)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- Caramelize the sliced onions over medium heat until golden brown.
- Mix together honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and thyme in a bowl.
- Prepare the ham by scoring the surface in a diamond pattern and brushing half of the glaze over it.
- Smoke the ham with wood chips for 4-5 hours, basting with remaining glaze every hour.
- Top the ham with caramelized onions in the last hour of smoking.
- Check the internal temperature, and once it reaches 140°F (60°C), remove and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Slice the ham and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftover ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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