Maple Mustard Glazed Bone-In Ham
When you think of Thanksgiving or Christmas, turkey often takes the spotlight, but for many families, ham is an essential part of the feast. Why? Ham brings versatility, flavour, and a touch of nostalgia to the table. Traditionally, ham has been a holiday favourite due to its accessibility and ability to feed a crowd. In Canada, Thanksgiving and Christmas is all about gathering with loved ones, and there’s no better way to elevate your meal than with a perfectly glazed, smoky bone-in ham.
This year, we’re giving you the ultimate ham recipe featuring Halenda’s Bone-In Ham and a Maple Mustard Glaze that’s sweet, tangy, and savoury all at once. Trust us—your guests will be reaching for seconds.
What Makes Halenda’s Ham the Best?
At Halenda’s Meats, we pride ourselves on delivering premium-quality, award-winning meats, and our Bone-In Ham is no exception. It’s the perfect balance of tender, juicy meat and that deep, smoky flavour you crave for special occasions. Carefully sourced and expertly crafted, Halenda’s ham is the centrepiece your Thanksgiving table deserves.
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Why This Recipe Works
The key to this recipe’s success is in the details. Scoring the ham allows the smoky flavour to seep in deeply while creating the perfect texture for that irresistible glaze. Halenda’s Bone-In Ham shines with its rich, tender meat, complemented beautifully by the sweet, tangy glaze featuring real Canadian maple syrup and bold mustards.
Pair this masterpiece with classic Thanksgiving and Christmas sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or even a warm apple pie for dessert.
With Halenda’s ham and this foolproof recipe, you’re guaranteed a memorable meal that brings everyone together.
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Maple Mustard Glazed Bone-In Ham
Ingredients
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
- 1/4 cup Yellow Mustard
- 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp Oregano
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
For the Ham:
- Halenda's Bone in Ham
- Mustard for Binder
- Your favourite pork rub
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: Combine all glaze ingredients in a pan or cast iron skillet. Warm the mixture over low heat, stirring until fully combined. Set aside for basting.
- Preheat Your Grill: Set your grill to 300°F. If you’re using a gas or charcoal grill, prepare it for indirect heat.
- Score the Ham: Using a sharp knife, score your bone-in ham in a diamond pattern by cutting both horizontally and vertically across the surface. This step helps the smoke penetrate the meat and allows the glaze to seep into every crevice.
- Season the Ham: Apply a thin coat of mustard as a binder, then evenly spread your favourite pork rub across all sides of the ham.
- Smoke It: Place the ham directly onto the grill grates and smoke for about one hour.
- Glaze and Baste: After the first hour, begin basting the ham with your Maple Mustard Glaze every 20 minutes. This keeps the meat moist and infuses it with layers of flavour. Continue smoking until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 145°F.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the ham from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes. Carve, serve, and watch it disappear!
- The total cooking time for this ham is approximately 2–3 hours, depending on the size of your ham and your grill's consistency. Here's the breakdown:Always use a meat thermometer to ensure your ham reaches the safe internal temperature of 145°F. Rest the ham for 10 minutes after removing it from the grill before carving.Initial Smoking: 1 hour without basting. Basting and Continued Smoking: Around 1–2 hours, basting every 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Notes
- Initial Smoking: 1 hour without basting.
- Basting and Continued Smoking: Around 1–2 hours, basting every 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
