Impress your guests this season with a delicious holiday ham made from scratch! With Chef Tom’s easy-to-follow instructions, you will be able to create a one-of-a-kind dish that will make you the envy of your holiday party! Give this special meal the attention it deserves and become the star of the show
Holiday Ham from Scratch
Tom Jackson
Rated 4.0 stars by 4 users
Category
Entree
Cuisine
American
Servings
64
Prep Time
1 hour
Cook Time
6 hours
Calories
963
Chef Tom has the perfect recipe for your holiday feast - learn how to make a beautiful, juicy ham from scratch! Master the art of making the perfect holiday dish - no experience required.
Ingredients
-
1 (16 lb) fresh ham
- 3 gallons of water
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4.5 cups kosher salt
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6 cups brown sugar
- 6 tbsp pink salt
- 3 tbsp red chile flakes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup prepared mustard
- 2 tbsp BBQ rub
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For the brine:
For the BBQ rub:
For the glaze:
Directions
- Combine all brine ingredients in a food-safe 5 gallon bucket. Whisk to dissolve. Add the ham to the solution. Weigh it down with plates to keep it submerged. Place in a refrigerator for 8 days, or a 1/2 day per pound.
- Remove from brine. Rinse well under cold water. Place on a cooling rack, over a sheet pan. Place the ham in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours to form the pellicle (surface will become tacky).
- Remove the ham from the refrigerator. Preheat your smoker to 250°F. Season the ham with the BBQ rub. Smoke for four hours. Increase the smoker's temperature to 350°F. Cook until an instant read thermometer inserted into the deep part of the meat reads 140°F.
- Mix together the glaze ingredients in a bowl. Place the ham in a foil pan and place the pan in the smoker. Brush the glaze on the ham. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 150°F. Glaze again. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 155°F. Remove from the grill and let rest 30 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 4 oz
- per serving
- Calories
- 963
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Carbs
- 9 grams
- Protein
- 92 grams
- Fat
- 60 grams
- Sodium
- 2380 milligrams
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