Perfect Easter Ham
Sweet, smoky, and built for a crowd, this Perfect Easter Ham delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Smoked low and glazed with pineapple preserves, hot honey, and Blazing Star BBQ Original Sauce, every slice is juicy, sticky, and holiday-ready.
📋Quick Recipe Card
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings | Difficulty | Flavor Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 2.5 hours | 10-12 | Easy | Sweet, Smoky, Savory, Sticky |
🛒Ingredients
Ham
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8-10 lbs)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp Zesty Gold mustard (binder)
- 2-3 tbsp Blazing Star Pork'n Rub and Seasoning
Glaze
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz pineapple preserves
- 8 oz Blazing Star BBQ Original Sauce
- 1 tbsp hot honey
🔥Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Ham
Place the ham on a wire rack inside a full-size foil pan. Pour pineapple juice into the bottom of the pan to keep the ham moist.
2. Season
Coat the ham with Zesty Gold mustard as a binder. Season generously with Blazing Star BBQ Pork’n Rub.
3. Smoke
Preheat smoker to 300°F. Cook the ham uncovered for about 2 hours.
4. Make the Glaze
In a saucepan over medium heat combine:
- Butter
- Pineapple preserves
- Blazing Star BBQ Original Sauce
- Hot honey
Stir until melted and smooth.
5. Glaze the Ham
Brush glaze generously over the ham after the initial cook.
6. Finish Cooking
Return ham to smoker and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
7. Rest and Slice
Remove from smoker, rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
💡Pro Tips
- Use a spiral ham for easier serving
- Baste with extra glaze during the final 30 minutes
- Keep pineapple juice in the pan to prevent drying
- Score the ham lightly for more glaze coverage
- Save pan drippings to drizzle over slices
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