A ham may be fully cooked and usually smoked as well, but another round in the smoker and a tasty glaze really take it to the next level. The apricot-soy combo here adds a sweet/salty taste to the outside of the ham. This recipe calls for a bone-in ham, but you can easily adapt it to any cooked ham. This is a great way to impress the family for the holidays and leave the oven available for other dishes.

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 10 servings

　　1 semi-boneless fully cooked ham (6 to 7 pounds)

　　

Glaze:

One 15-ounce can apricots halves in heavy syrup, drained

　　1/4 cup ketchup

　　2 tablespoons soy sauce

　　1 tablespoon molasses

　　

Step 1

Prepare your cooker to cook indirectly at 235°F using medium hickory wood for smoke flavor.

　　

Step 2

Lay the ham cut-side down on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, score the skin in a diamond pattern on all sides. Place the ham in the cooker with the cut side down and cook for 2 hours.

　　

Step 3

To make the glaze: In the large bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the apricots, ketchup, soy sauce, and molasses. Process for about 15 seconds, until the mixture is smooth. Transfer the glaze to a bowl and set aside.

　　

Step 4

After the ham has cooked for 2 hours, brush it all over with a heavy coating of the glaze. Cook for 30 minutes and glaze the ham again. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.

　　

Step 5

Transfer the ham to a platter and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for 15 minutes. Slice to serve.

　　From Slow Fire: The Beginner's Guide to Barbecue by Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe. Text copyright © 2012 by Ray Lampe; photographs copyright © 2012 by Leigh Beisch. Published by Chronicle Books, LLC.