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American-style brown sugar glazed ham

I finally got to try the ham that Cen-tex cooked over the holidays.  This 16 pound bad boy brined for 10 days, water soaked for 4 hours, into the fridge for 24 hours and smoked for 8 hours.  Cen-tex was right - it is the best ham.  It will now be cooled and wrapped for a trip to Tallahassee to see the Grands opening day ceremonies and exhibition games for baseball.  Fun weekend planned and the weather should be 75 and sunny.  Let the fun begin! ;;)
Every day is a bonus day and every meal is a banquet in Winter Springs, Fl !

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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    edited February 2014
    That looks sooooo good. 
    =P~


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  • That looks awesome.  I'm looking for a ham recipe for Easter.  Would you care to share this one?Also, do you start with a fully cooked ham or a raw ham?

    Thanks!
    XL Owner
  • GrannyX4
    GrannyX4 Posts: 1,491
    This recipe is from: Charcuterie by Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn. And yes, it is a fresh ham. It had to be ordered this time of year. This is typed on my ipad and will probably all run together which is not my intention. Cen-tex has a great post but I don't know how to post the link so search American style brown sugar glazed ham. The Brine: 1 Gallon (4 liters) of Water 1.5 cups (350 grams) Kosher Salt 2 packed Cups (360 grams) packed dark brown sugar 1.5 ounces (42 grams) pink salt (8 teaspoons) 1 12-15lb fresh ham (skin and aitch bone removed) The Glaze: 1.5 packed cups (270 grams) Dark Brown Sugar 3/4 cup (185 ml) dijon mustard 1 tbsp (20 grams) minced garlic The Cook: 1) Combine all brine ingredients into container large enough to hold the ham. Stir to dissolve the salt and sugar. Submerge ham in the brine and weigh it down to keep it completely submerged. let is soak for 6-8 days (half day per lb/450 grams). 2) Remove the ham and rinse under cool water, pat dry. Place it on a rack to dry in the fridge for 12-24 hours 3) Hot smoke the ham at 200 degrees for 2 hrs (I used apple wood) ( I cooked at 300 and it took 8 hours) 4) meanwhile mix the brown sugar, dijon, and garlic in a bowl until smooth. Brush the ham with the glaze (reserve the rest) return the ham to the smoker and smoke until it reaches 155F (68c). 5) Remove the ham from the smoker and brush with remaining glaze. Allow to cool and refrigerate. 6) To serve, slice and serve cold or reheat in 275F oven until warm to the center. MDSH and I tried it and it sure is good. Might do another for Easter also. ;;)
    Every day is a bonus day and every meal is a banquet in Winter Springs, Fl !
  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Did one for Christmas. Restaurant Depot has fresh hams year round for good prices.
    They/Them
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  • Grader07
    Grader07 Posts: 264
    Sounds awesome. Looks awesome
  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
    =D> That looks amazing. I need to try that. Have fun at the opening ceremonies.

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    Wow...
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
  • Thanks for the recipe!  Can't wait to try it.
    XL Owner
  • Excellent. Looks fantastic, is still on my to do list, I had Centex's link bookmarked. 

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  • Thanks for the link to the original.
    XL Owner
  • Austin  Egghead
    Austin Egghead Posts: 3,966
    ^:)^  Did that ham proud. Enjoy the grands
    Large, small and mini now Egging in Rowlett Tx