Holiday Pulled Ham
If you're looking for the most flavorful, tender holiday ham you've ever made, this is it. The combo of Hey Grill Hey’s Zesty Gold BBQ Sauce and Blazing Star Pork’n Rub is absolute magic. Smoked low and slow overnight, finished with pineapple juice and extra mustard sauce, this ham pulls apart effortlessly and delivers next-level flavor your holiday guests won’t forget.
📋Quick Recipe Card
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings | Difficulty | Flavor Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 10–12 hours | 10–12 | Easy | Smoky, Sweet, Tangy, Savory |
🛒Ingredients
- 1 whole bone-in ham
- Zesty Gold BBQ Sauce (Hey Grill Hey) – enough to coat
- Blazing Star Pork’n Rub, to taste
- 6 oz pineapple juice
- Additional Zesty Gold Mustard Sauce for wrapping
- Foil pan & heavy-duty foil
🔥Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prep the Ham:
Slather the bone-in ham generously with Zesty Gold BBQ Sauce. Coat evenly with Pork’n Rub. -
Overnight Smoke:
Place ham on your smoker (YS640S or similar) at 220°F and smoke for about 7 hours. -
Morning Check:
After 7 hours, check internal temperature. Raise smoker temp to 250°F and cook an additional 1–2 hours. -
Wrap with Flavor Boost:
Transfer ham into a pan. Pour 6 oz pineapple juice into the pan and drizzle more mustard sauce over the top. -
Wrap and Finish:
Cover tightly with heavy foil. Raise smoker temp to 275°F and cook 1.5–2 more hours, or until ham is pull-apart tender. -
Shred and Serve:
Pull the ham apart with gloved hands or forks. Drizzle extra mustard sauce if desired. Serve warm.
💡Pro Tips
- Use a bone-in ham for maximum juiciness and flavor.
- Let the ham rest wrapped for 20-30 minutes before shredding.
- Save the pan juices they make an amazing drizzle or sandwich dip.
- Perfect for sliders, holiday spreads, or meal prep.
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