Description
Savory Easter ham sparkles with honey-glazed perfection, bringing classic holiday flavors to your festive table. Juicy slices and caramelized edges invite you to savor each delectable bite of this traditional centerpiece celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8–12 pounds bone-in ham
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
Aromatic Ingredient:
- 3 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the outdoor grill, establishing a consistent medium temperature around 350F (175C) for even cooking.
- Create a vibrant glaze by whisking brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and pineapple juice until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transform the ham’s exterior by carving intersecting diagonal lines across its surface, forming an elegant diamond-patterned texture.
- Lavishly coat the scored ham with the prepared glaze, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all textured surfaces.
- Position the ham on the grill’s indirect heat zone, sheltered from direct flames, and seal the grill’s lid to maintain consistent temperature.
- Allow the ham to roast undisturbed for approximately two hours, periodically refreshing its glaze every half-hour to enhance moisture and flavor.
- Monitor the internal temperature using a meat thermometer; ham requires reaching a minimum of 140F (60C) to guarantee safe consumption.
- Once temperature criteria are met, carefully remove the ham from the grill, letting it rest momentarily before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Scoring the ham creates beautiful diamond patterns that help the glaze penetrate and caramelize, enhancing both visual appeal and flavor absorption.
- When grilling, position the ham indirectly to prevent burning and ensure even cooking, maintaining moisture and preventing charred exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee precise doneness, preventing overcooking that could dry out the ham and compromising its tenderness.
- For dietary variations, substitute pineapple juice with orange juice or apple cider for different flavor profiles while maintaining a similar sweet-tangy glaze consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg