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February 02, 2023
My Cranberry Glazed Ham is perfect for Christmas. This recipe combines a holiday favorite with one of the best seasonal flavors. When cranberries are mixed with sweet maple syrup, it creates a sticky glaze to die for. If you enjoy cranberry sauce with your turkey, you will love this fun recipe.
The ham is double-smoked, once by the manufacturers and once throughout the cooking process, giving it extra flavor. Friends and family will talk about this main dish for days! It’s the perfect crowd-pleaser with festive flair.
This ham may look gourmet, but it’s as easy as they come. Your smoker does all the hard work! With a simple recipe, there’s no excuse not to have a full spread. Be sure to check out some of my serving ideas for inspiration.
Don’t be surprised when the main course is your responsibility every year. After all, you can’t blame the crowd for wanting ham this good every year.
This recipe uses ingredients you can find at your local grocery store. No special orders here! With the holidays being hectic, a down-to-earth main dish is something we can all appreciate. Here’s what you need to add to your shopping list.
Here’s the main equipment I used to pull this recipe together. You can find more of my pit boss must-haves in the Equipment and Tools section of this post.
You can find a more detailed demonstration of this recipe in the video and recipe card near the bottom of this post. For now, here’s a quick overview of how I pulled this decadent Cranberry Glazed Ham together.
This fabulous ham was top-notch. The ham was juicy and flavorful, while the cranberry glaze added the perfect gourmet touch. My seasonings were the cherry on top, giving the ham just the BBQ flair it needed.
Every main character needs supporting roles. Here are a few side dishes that complement this delicious ham.
If you find yourself with leftovers, ham sandwiches are always a great option. However, you can also store the ham in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
If you think you won’t eat the ham within that time, freeze it for up to 4 months. I prefer vacuum-sealing the meat to prevent freezer burn.
Cast-iron cooker, cutting board, sheet pan, cast-iron skillet, instant-read meat thermometer, and insulated gloves for handling meat, Royal Oak Charcoal
Category
Holidays
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours
10lb Spiral Cut Ham
Heath Riles BBQ Competition BBQ Rub
Heath Riles BBQ Honey Rub
Whole Cranberries
1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
1 1/2 Cup Whole Cranberries
Tspn Ground Mustard
1/2 Can of Cranberry Sauce
1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
3 oz Orange Juice
1/2 cup of Ham Glaze
Get your grill fired up to 275-300º.
Take your ham out of the pack and season with Heath Riles BBQ Competition BBQ Rub.
Place your ham on the grill. We cooked on our Goldens' Cast Iron with a deflector plate in.
After an hour, spritz your ham with apple juice, or whatever liquid you prefer. Spritz every 30 minutes after that first hour.
When your ham is getting close to 130º, make your cranberry glaze on your stovetop. You want your glaze to cook down and those cranberries to pop.
After 2 hours, our ham was hitting 130º, so it was time to glaze.
Glaze your ham with your cranberry glaze and season with Heath Riles BBQ Honey Rub.
Return it to your grill and let it caramelize for about 15-20 minutes.
Once your ham is hitting 140º, pull it off your grill.
Allow it to cool and then serve.