Cider-Glazed Baked Holiday Ham

Steps

• 1

  When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 325℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

• 2

  Line a roasting pan with heavy-duty foil for easier clean-up.

• 3

  Arrange the apple slices in the bottom of the roasting pan for a natural roasting rack. Place ham on top of the apple slices and pour 1 cup of apple cider around the ham.

  Ingredients

  • 3  apples, cored and cut into thick slices

  • 1 Large ham

  • 4 Cup apple cider, divided

• 4

  Place roasting pan directly on grill grate and bake for 1-1/2 hours.

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

• 5

  For the glaze, combine remaining 3 cups of apple cider and bourbon in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer until reduced by one-third. Whisk in the mustard, honey, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.

  Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup bourbon

  • 1/4 Cup Dijon mustard

  • 1/4 Cup honey or maple syrup

  • 1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 Teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 Pinch ground nutmeg or allspice

• 6

  Glaze ham with apple cider mixture as needed (use any left over for serving) and continue cooking for another 30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reaches an internal temperatures of 140℉.

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

  140 ˚F / 60 ˚C

• 7

  Remove ham from grill and allow to rest for 20 minutes before serving.

• 8

  Warm remaining sauce and serve with ham if desired. Enjoy!