Smoked Cherry-Bourbon Ham
In today’s recipe we are smoking a ham on the Pit Barrel Cooker and we will finish this ham with a Cherry-Bourbon glaze. We will start by scoring the ham, then smoking for about 4 hours. During the last 30 minutes, we will apply the Cherry-Bourbon glaze.
You can make this recipe on any smoker and we're cooking this beast in the Pit Barrel Cooker.
Ingredients
- 1, 9lb pre-cooked ham
- 3-4 tablespoons Runnin’ Wild Cherry Rub Seasoning
- ½ cup molasses
- 12 oz cherry preserves
- 2/3 cup Kentucky bourbon
- ¾ teaspoon Allspice
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
- Cloves
Recipe Instructions
- Score the ham about ¼ inch deep using a sharp knife in a diamond pattern. Space the slices (scores) about 1” apart.
- Place a clove in the center of each diamond.
- Season with the Runnin Wild Cherry Rub.
- Add cherry wood to the Pit Barrel Cooker and place the ham in the Pit Barrel Cooker.
- Smoke the ham until it reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees F.
- When the ham is reaches an internal temperature of 120-125 degrees F, make the cherry-bourbon glaze by adding the cherry preserves, Kentucky bourbon (use CAUTION as it is flammable), Allspice, thyme and molasses to a pan over medium low heat. Simmer until it thickens (15 to 30 minutes).
- When the ham reaches 130 degrees F, start glazing the ham with the cherry-bourbon sauce. You can glaze every 20 to 30 minutes until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F.
- Serve!
For the step-by-step recipe instructions, watch our Smoked Ham with Cherry Glaze video recipe.
