Bone in Ham on the Barbecue with Honey Butter Glaze

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Elevate your next barbecue with this irresistible Bone-In Ham on the Barbecue with Honey Butter Glaze! This tender, smoky ham is cooked to perfection using indirect heat, ensuring a juicy and flavorful center. The star of the dish is the luscious honey butter glaze, a delightful blend of golden honey, rich butter, warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, and a sunny splash of orange zest and juice. As the ham caramelizes on the grill, the glaze creates a sticky-sweet crust that’s bursting with flavor in every bite. Perfect for holidays, cookouts, or any special occasion, this six-pound ham serves up to eight people and is sure to be the centerpiece of your meal. With minimal prep and just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is your go-to for a crowd-pleasing barbecue feast.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 6 pounds bone-in ham
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Preheat your barbecue to 300°F, setting it for indirect heat. If using a gas grill, turn on only one or two burners and leave one side off. If using a charcoal grill, bank the coals to one side.

2. Remove any excess fat from the surface of the ham, leaving a thin layer for flavor. Score the fat in a diamond pattern without cutting into the meat.

3. Place the ham on a large sheet of aluminum foil and wrap it loosely, ensuring the foil isn't in direct contact with the meat. Set the foil-wrapped ham on the cool side of the barbecue.

4. Close the lid of the barbecue and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 130°F.

5. While the ham is cooking, prepare the glaze by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, orange juice, salt, and pepper. Cook while stirring until the ingredients are fully combined and the glaze is thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

6. Once the ham reaches an internal temperature of 130°F, carefully unwrap it and discard the foil. Brush the warmed glaze generously over the surface of the ham.

7. Move the ham to the hot side of the barbecue to allow the glaze to caramelize slightly. Cook for an additional 15–30 minutes, brushing with more glaze every 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F and the surface is golden brown.

8. Remove the ham from the barbecue and tent it loosely with foil. Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (404.2g)

Calories		788
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		44.9 g	58%
	Saturated Fat	23.0 g	115%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		245 mg	82%
Sodium		3767 mg	164%
Total Carbohydrate		27.5 g	10%
	Dietary Fiber	0.0 g	0%
	Total Sugars	27.1 g
Protein		64.3 g	129%
Vitamin D		0.4 mcg	2%
Calcium		58 mg	4%
Iron		3.2 mg	18%
Potassium		1049 mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3224 cal (52.4%%)

Protein: 2059 cal (33.4%%)

Carbs: 874 cal (14.2%%)