BBQ Glazed Ham

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This BBQ ham uses a homemade rub for the perfect glazed finish.

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Updated on March 4, 2024

Down South, no holiday gathering is complete without a country ham. From cocktail parties to family dinners and backyard barbecues, the signature flavor of this beloved meat can make any event feel like a special occasion.

At the holidays, you could simply order a ham and serve it in the same way as the years before, or you could step it up a notch with this BBQ glaze from Matt Bolus at Nashville's 404 Kitchen. The sweet and spicy glaze earned rave reviews from our Test Kitchen pros.

Follow the video above to learn how to dazzle your guests with an extra-special ham this holiday season.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup black pepper

  • 1/2 cup bourbon-smoked paprika

  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder

  • 2 Tbsp. onion powder

  • 2 Tbsp. cinnamon

  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar

  • 1 baked ham (8 to 11 pounds)

Directions

  1. Make ham rub:

    Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, black pepper, bourbon smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon thoroughly to combine evenly.

  2. Heat ham:

    Heat the ham on the grill at 350°F for 30 minutes.

  3. Add seasoning:

    After 30 minutes spray the ham with apple cider vinegar and liberally apply seasoning all over. Put the ham back on the grill.

  4. Repeat seasoning:

    After another 15 minutes spritz with more vinegar and dust with more seasoning and return to the grill.

  5. Finish seasoning:

    Repeat this step 2 more times or until the internal temperature of the ham is 130°F.

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