Name: Apple Bourbon glazed ham recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 5kg ham (preferably skin on, pre-cooked); 1tsp whole cloves; Traeger pork, poultry rub; 2 large apples (cored and sliced thick); ¼ cup of Bourbon; ¼ cup honey; ¼ tsp of ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp allspice; ¼ tsp mustard (preferably dijon)

by Traeger Grills Last updated on 11/30/2021

It isn't Christmas unless there's a ham on the table! This apple Bourbon glazed ham recipe is perfect for Christmas Day lunches. - Traeger Grills

Ingredients

5kg ham (preferably skin on, pre-cooked)
1tsp whole cloves
Traeger pork, poultry rub
2 large apples (cored and sliced thick)
¼ cup of Bourbon
¼ cup honey
¼ tsp of ground cinnamon
¼ tsp allspice
¼ tsp mustard (preferably dijon)

Method

Step 1

Preheat Traeger at 165 Celsius (325f) for 15 mins.
Step 2

Score ham in a diamond pattern, no more than 5mm apart.
Step 3

Spread apple slices in a roasting pan.
Step 4

Place ham on top of the apples and pour 1 cup of cider into the pan.
Step 5

Roast on the grill for 90 mins.
Step 6

In a small saucepan combine 3 cups of cider and bourbon over medium to high heat and bring to the boil. Simmer until reduced by a third, or until your liking.
Step 7

Once reduced, whisk through the mustard, honey, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
Step 8

Using a brush glaze the ham until completely covered and continue to cook until internal temperature reaches 60 Celsius (140f). Ensure that you leave some glaze for serving.
Step 9

Once reached internal temp as above remove ham and allow to rest for 30 mins before slicing.