Double Smoked Ham On Pellet Grill - Bake Me Some Sugar

Double smoked ham on pellet grill is a way to infuse more smoke flavor into your already smoked pre-cooked ham. Learn how to smoke ham on a pellet grill. A great pellet grill recipe that is easy to make. Jump to Recipe

Smoked ham on the pellet grill is the way to go! I call this double smoked ham because technically the ham was pre-smoked when we purchased it, so you smoke it again on your grill. Two ingredients are all you need for a flavorful, juicy, and tasty smoked ham to feed your crew.

Learn how to smoke a ham on the pellet grill! This is our go-to way for our holiday hams. You will be impressed with this pellet grill ham. Or for a sweeter ham try this brown sugar glazed ham.

Table Of Contents

1. Why Double Smoke A Ham
2. Ingredients
3. What Does Double Smoked Mean
4. How To Cook
6. Common Questions – FAQs
7. What To Serve With Double Smoked Ham 
8. Double Smoked Ham on Pellet Grill
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Why Double Smoke A Ham

The reason why we smoke our ham is because of the flavors that infuse into the ham as it cooks on the grill. My husband buys mesquite wood pellets for cooking ham, it blends nicely with the ham.

A savory smoked ham with a shiny sear on the outside for a pretty presentation. We would be lost without our Green Mountain Grill! Try my Memphis Dry Rub BBQ Chicken as well, on the pellet grill.

Ingredients

Cured Ham – So you can buy any cured ham that you have at your grocery store. The one I used was a Cook’s bone-in ham. Depending on the time of year you will find they have different cuts.

Pepsi – Pepsi is our go-to soda for flavoring the ham. It is sweet enough to add a hint of sweet and pairs well with the smoke flavor. You could also use Coca Cola if you wanted.

What Does Double Smoked Mean

You will find that most ham you purchase in the stores have been cured already and are pre-cooked and ready to eat. Also, almost all hams will be labeled that they are “smoked” and you could technically slice it up and eat it cold.

Because your pre-cooked smoked ham is classified as “smoked” that is why I call this recipe a double smoked ham. I am not just warming the ham up to serve warm, I am smoking the ham and adding in more smoke flavor to really amplify the flavors.

How To Cook

Full directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a quick walk through.

Step One: Preheat your pellet grill to 500 degrees. Let it get nice and hot, as this will create a nice sear on the outside of the ham.

Step Two: Now place your ham on the hot grill, we use man grates, this helps infuse more smoke into the meat. You do not need these.

Step Three: Cook each side of the ham for 10-20 minutes per side, that way you get an even cook all over.

Step Four: Now you will remove ham and place in a pan, we used an aluminum throw away style. Pour in the Pepsi, and reduce the heat to 225 degrees.

Step Five: Cook your ham for 4 hours or until the internal temperature reads 140 degrees. We go out and baste our ham in the Pepsi every 30 minutes.

Slice up that ham and serve it however you would like! While it takes some time to cook your ham and infuse the smokey flavors, it will be totally worth it when you go to carve it up and serve your guests or family.

We get asked all the time how do you make such flavorful ham.. and this is exactly how!

Common Questions – FAQs

What is the difference between smoked and double smoked ham?

Double smoked is going to add tons of smoky flavor to your ham, and create a whole new category for ham. Slightly sweet from the soda, but the ham becomes the full on star of this main dish.

How long to smoke a cured ham?

Cooking a cured ham for about 15 to 20 minutes per pound is the average time needed. Look at the label to see how much your ham weighs and times it by the minutes. So if your ham weighs eight pounds, you would want to smoke it for around 2 to 3 hours long.   But the ham is ready once it reaches 140 degrees internally. Allow it to rest then slice.

How long does ham last in the fridge?

You can keep your smoked ham that is cooked in the fridge for 3-4 days. After that, you need to toss out any leftovers as bacteria can begin to grow and make you sick. 

Can you freeze smoked ham?

You can freeze smoked ham. We cook our ham up, and then with what we don’t eat that day, we use our u003ca href=u0022http://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-FM2000-Machine-Starter-Certified/dp/B01D5TMBE0/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=yourlinkhere-20u0026amp;linkId=1bf74fd668f26c41e11d3786eeb7ab9fu0026amp;linkCode=ktlu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eFood Saveru003c/au003eu003cimg width=u00220u0022 height=u00220u0022 src=u0022https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bku0026amp;t=yourlinkhere-20u0026amp;bm-id=defaultu0026amp;l=ktlu0026amp;linkId=1bf74fd668f26c41e11d3786eeb7ab9fu0026amp;_cb=1552163759852u0022 alt=u0022u0022u003e system. It vacuum seals the ham up, and then we place in the freezer. Because of the vacuum seal, it can last for up to two years in the freezer. You can see how awesome the u003ca href=u0022https://www.foodsaver.com/blog/archive/2014/november/how-long-can-you-save-it%3F.htmlu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eshelf life of food is when you use a Food Saveru003c/au003e. Totally worth investing in. u003cbru003eNow if you are using a regular freezer bag you can store your leftover ham in the freezer for up to three months. 

Why cook a smoked ham on a pellet grill?

We use our pellet grill because we can maintain and regulate the temperature of the grill. Our Green Mountain Grill plugs in and heats evenly as an oven would. You can select the temperature you want, and your grill will maintain the heat. u003cbru003eSo we go from super high heat to sear the ham, and then drop it down to cook low, slow, and infuse the smoky flavor into the ham. u003cbru003eGive this easy double smoked ham recipe a try today, and let me know how you and your family like it! 

What To Serve With Double Smoked Ham

• Fresh Veggie Salad (this is what is pictured in this recipe next to ham)
• Coleslaw
• Dinner Rolls
• Cowboy Baked Beans
• Farro Salad
• Christmas Salad
• Or any other favorite side dish

Created by: Kelsey

Double Smoked Ham on Pellet Grill

Course Dinner Cuisine American Servings 15 servings Double smoked ham on pellet grill is a way to infuse more smoke flavor into your already smoked pre-cooked ham. Learn how to smoke ham on a pellet grill. A great pellet grill recipe that is easy to make. Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 5 minutes mins Cook Time 4 hours hrs Total Time 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients 1x2x3x

• 1 pre-cook cured smoked ham
• 2 liter of Pepsi Coke, or Dr. Pepper

Instructions

• Start by preheating your grill to 500 degrees.
• Place your ham long side down on the grill for 10 -20 minutes. You want to sear the ham, on all sides of the outside. So rotate the ham around and build a nice sear all around.
• Once your ham is fully seared place in a pan and pour some pop over the ham. This is what you will use to baste throughout the cooking process.
• Drop the heat down to 225 degrees and baste your ham every 20-30 minutes for 4 hours.
• Once the 4 hours is up, check to make sure the internal temperature is 140 degrees. If you are not there yet, continue cooking the double smoked ham until it reaches proper temperature.
• Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes once you are done cooking then carve the ham and serve.

Video

Notes

Average cook time is 15-20 minutes per pound of ham. So you can adjust cook time to the size of ham you purchase. Ham – You can use all different cuts of ham, the key is buying a cured ham. Then you will sear, then smoke until it reaches 140 degrees internal temperature. Let Ham Rest – Once the ham is done make sure to allow your ham to rest. Place on the counter and cover lightly with foil and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This helps ensure it holds in moisture.

Equipment

• ManGrates
• FoodSaver Vacuum System
• Green Mountain Grills Davy Crockett Pellet Grill – WIFI enabled

Nutrition

Serving: 3slices of hamCalories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 44mgSugar: 19g

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