Cider-Glazed Thanksgiving Ham Recipe
By Traeger Kitchen
An apple cider glaze gives this Thanksgiving ham recipe a sweet, irresistible exterior. Slice it up and serve with your favorite sides and save a few slices for sandwiches the next day.
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
2 Hr
Pellets
Cherry
Ingredients
This recipe serves:
6
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| 3 | apples, cored and cut into thick slices |
| 1 Large | ham |
| 4 Cup | apple cider, divided |
| 1/4 Cup | bourbon |
| 1/4 Cup | Dijon mustard |
| 1/4 Cup | honey or maple syrup |
| 1/2 Teaspoon | ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 Teaspoon | ground cloves |
| 1 Pinch | ground nutmeg or allspice |
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 325℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
325 ˚F / 163 ˚C
2
Line a roasting pan with heavy-duty foil for easier clean-up.
3
Arrange the apple slices in the bottom of the roasting pan for a natural roasting rack. Place ham on top of the apple slices and pour 1 cup of apple cider around the ham.
4
Place roasting pan directly on grill grate and bake for 1-1/2 hours.
325 ˚F / 163 ˚C
01:30
5
For the glaze, combine remaining 3 cups of apple cider and bourbon in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer until reduced by one-third. Whisk in the mustard, honey, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
6
Glaze ham with apple cider mixture as needed (use any left over for serving) and continue cooking for another 30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reaches an internal temperatures of 140℉.
325 ˚F / 163 ˚C
140 ˚F / 60 ˚C
00:30
7
Remove ham from grill and allow to rest for 20 minutes before serving.
8
Warm remaining sauce and serve with ham if desired. Enjoy!
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