Cider Glazed Ham {Smoked or Baked}

Juicy, double smoked ham with a cider glaze on it makes this easy ham recipe ideal for entertaining guests, especially at the holidays. This Glazed Ham is easy, delicious and always a show stopper. Smoke in your electric smoker or bake in the oven, either way it’s delicious.

Every holiday meal needs a juicy, sweet and savory glazed ham, but so many of them turn out dry! This cider glazed ham is fool-proof and has an easy glaze that you baste the ham with for a perfectly sweet and sticky finish. You’ll never find a better glaze for a ham. While you’ve got the smoker going, these delicious Smoked Baked Beans go great with it too.

The apple cider glaze is spiced with cinnamon and ginger and is perfectly balanced from the molasses and honey. Ham is a family favorite no matter how it is prepared in my house but this juicy ham basted in cider glaze really takes first place. The best part is you can prepare it on the smoked for a twice smoked ham or make it in the oven if you prefer preparing it that way. You are going to love how much flavor is in this simple ham recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Our directions will give you perfectly juicy ham every single time. No more dry ham at the dinner table!
• The sweet cider glaze gives it the most delicious sticky and sweet finish. This really is the best glazed ham!
• You can use any type of ham for this recipe, so check your freezer before you head out to the store because that sale ham you put in there will come in handy!

Ingredients For Cider Glazed Ham

• Ham – Bone-in ham has the most flavor, but you can really use any ham. You can also use a spiral cut ham like we do in this Smoked Ham if you’d like. It is already cut so it gives you a chance to get the glaze right down in the ham by pulling it apart slightly when you pour the glaze on it or baste it. If you choose a spiral ham it will cook faster than a whole ham. Another option is to go with a boneless ham which is easier to cut, but it won’t be as flavorful.
• Cinnamon sticks – These will add such a great flavor plus they’ll have your kitchen smelling amazing!
• Apples – The combination of the sweet apples with the savory ham is out of this world.

Glaze

• Apple cider – You will be able to find this in most grocery stores, use your favorite brand. If you have some time on your hands, try making it homemade!
• Dijon mustard – The distinct flavor of Dijon mustard adds great flavor to the glaze.
• Honey – Offers sweetness and a nice sticky texture.
• Molasses – The secret ingredient! Molasses will balance out the sweetness in this glaze.
• Ginger paste – If you are unable to find ginger paste at your store, you can grate 1 Tablespoon of fresh ginger or use 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger in it’s place.
• Seasonings – Ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper and ground black pepper make this showstopper so uniquely flavorful.

How To Smoke Cider Glazed Ham

1. Add 2 cups apple cider, Dijon mustard, honey, ginger, and molasses to a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by ⅓, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Whisk in cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and ground black pepper. Remove from heat set aside.
2. Slice apples and lay them in your roasting pan along with the cinnamon sticks. Place ham on top of the sliced apples and pour remaining 1 cup of apple cider into the pan.
3. Place the roasting pan in preheated smoker for 1.5 hours.
4. After 1.5 hours, baste the ham with the glaze every 30 minutes.
5. Remove the ham from the smoker when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice, serve and enjoy.

How To Bake Cider Glazed Ham In The Oven

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Add 2 cups apple cider, Dijon mustard, honey, ginger, and molasses to a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by ⅓, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
3. After glaze is reduced whisk in cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and pepper. Remove from heat set aside.
4. Thinly slice apples and place them on the bottom of a roasting pan. Place the ham on top of apples and pour remaining 1 cup of apple cider into the roasting pan.
5. Place in the preheated oven and bake about 20 minutes per pound.
6. Baste ham with glaze and increase oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for an additional 45 minutes, basting the ham every 15 minutes. Remove from oven once internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Now that you have found your new go-to recipe for juicy ham, you’re all set to host the next family holiday get together. Everyone will be asking you for the recipe, I just know it!

Storage And Reheating

Fridge: Store leftover ham in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Slice it ahead of storing it to make things easier when you want to heat up leftovers or make a sandwich.

Freezer: Slice leftovers and store them in an airtight container or freezer bag, separated by parchment paper. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Reheat leftover cider glazed ham in the microwave in 30 second increments for simplicity. If you are heating up a lot, you can put it in the oven, covered with foil at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes.

How To Serve Cider Glazed Ham

Where do we begin? No holiday meal is complete without Smoked Deviled Eggs. You’ll love that unique smoky flavor in a traditional side dish! Cheesy Potato Casserole is also a top choice for our family and this one is prepared on your smoker for the perfect hint of smoked flavor. Another easy, yet impressive looking side is Bacon Wrapped Asparagus that’s so delicious, you’ll start making it regularly.

More Great Ham Ideas

• Put leftover ham bone to good use and make Ham Bone Soup. It is easy to put together, loaded with beans and veggies, and ready to serve in under 2 hours.
• If you’ve never tried Smoked Pulled Ham, move it to the top of your list because the whole family is going to love it. Tender and mouthwatering with a brown-sugar glaze, this is such a versatile dish.
• Cooked low and slow, Grilled Ham is slathered in a honey glaze that caramelizes so wonderfully, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been cooking your ham this way all along.
• Serve a crowd juicy, flavorful Double Smoked Ham for your next big holiday gathering. There is so much flavor in this ham and you only need about 20 minutes to prep it and get it onto the smoker.

Should I Score The Ham And How?

If you would like to make a presentation of your ham and also get the glaze down into the ham simply score it.

With the tip of a knife make long cuts from the top of the ham down to the bottom making sure to cut through the skin. Then make a second set of cuts perpendicular to that. It will form a diamond pattern on the outside of your ham.