Cajun Honey Ham

4.91 from 11 votes

This cajun honey ham is on top of my list of favorites. The tenderness of the ham with with the crispy edges covered in this deliciously flavorful glaze will be the perfect centerpiece for your next holiday gathering.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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Servings: People

Author: Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

1 Spiral cut ham
1 cup Dark rum

Cajun Honey Sauce ingredients

4 sticks Unsalted butter
1/2 cup Honey
2 tbsp Minced garlic
2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 tbsp Crushed red peppers
1 tbsp Cayenne pepper

Instructions

Remove the ham out of the packaging and place it onto a wire rack inside a foil pan.
Pour a little rum on the bottom of the pan.
Preheat your grill to 300 degrees for indirect heat.
2.5 hours total cook time or until the internal temperature reaches 150 degrees and the edges start to crips up.

Cajun Honey sauce instructions

Ina sauce pan, melt butter, add honey, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper and Italian seasoning. Simmer over low-med heat making sure to continuously whisk as the sauce thickens.
Pour the glaze over the ham while still on the grill and let it caramelize over the edges.

Notes

You can substitute orange juice with apple, cranberry or pineapple juice.

Do not overcook the ham. Max temp should be around 140 degrees.

Add liquid to the bottom of the pan to add additional moisture.

Alcohol content will cook off while on simmer making it safe to consume by children.

A great substitute for the rum is apple juice, apple juice or simply just leave it out.

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