Smoked Fresh Ham Recipe - How to Smoke Ham on the BBQ

fresh ham

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

White vinegar is a common substitute, while lemon juice adds acidity.

smoke wood chips

💰Cheaper: charcoal

Charcoal can be used for grilling, though it lacks the smoky flavor.

Score triangle marks into the fat of the fresh ham.

Transfer the ham from the cookie sheet to a roasting pan to contain juices.

Pour 2 cups of water into the bottom of the roasting pan.

Pour 1 cup of apple juice over the ham.

Prepare the honey mustard glaze by mixing 1/3 cup honey, 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup apple juice, and 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar.

After 2 hours of cooking, apply the first coat of honey mustard glaze to the ham.

Continue to apply the honey mustard glaze occasionally until it's all used up.

Cooking Techniques

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