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Ham
words by // Food Network Star Nikki Martin
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Spring Holidays are here. And for many, ham
is a traditional Sunday Brunch or Supper
offering. This year… I encourage you to take
that ham outside and on the grill for a next
level experience. Who doesn’t love a juicy,
smoky, moist ham, with a crispy golden crust?
Well that is exactly what you’re going to get if
you follow my instructions!
The convection cooking your grill provides is
unmatched. While the inside of your ham is
cooked to perfection, the outside is browned
perfectly with your favorite glaze. It doesn’t
get any better than that.
The amazing flavor you get from the ham going
on the grill is only one of the perks: First, there
will be no mess inside the house, which I’m
sure the Mrs. would appreciate that; second
the oven is not monopolized with your main
dish and can be used for other side dishes or
desserts; and last but not least, it’s a perfect
excuse to step outside away from the family,
enjoy a cold one and breathe in the beautiful
spring air April has to offer!
• Do not change the cooking time on the recipe.
Just because you roast your ham on the grill
instead of in the oven, there is no need to alter
any cooking times. A good rule of thumb is 1215 minutes per pound when you stay between
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225-250 degrees for a precooked ham.
• Make sure you put your glaze on 10-15
minutes before you are going to remove your
ham from the grill. This will be just the right
amount of time for your glaze to caramelize
and brown.
• Ham’s need rest too! This will allow juices to
run back into the ham and keep it super juicy.
Plan on about 30-45 minutes for this step.
Peach Ham Glaze
INGREDIENTS
• 1 (20-ounce) jar peach preserves
• 1/2 tablespoons Creole mustard,
spicy mustard, or Dijon
• 2 tablespoons Brandy
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Dash cinnamon
Combine all the above ingredients in a bowl
and stir until smooth. Make sure to score the
skin on your ham in a diamond patter. When
the Ham has about 20 minutes left, Spoon the
glaze over, reserve some glaze for later.
I also like to grill off some freshly halved
peaches to serve along side the finished ham.
Grilling the fruit brings out their sweetness and
add a pretty touch to the platter when serving.
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