The Notorious Double-Smoked Holiday Ham

The holidays call for a centerpiece that’s bold, comforting, and guaranteed to draw a crowd—and The Notorious Double-Smoked Holiday Ham delivers on all fronts. Featured in our “Sizzle All The Way” Holiday BBQ Box, this recipe takes a classic bone-in smoked ham and layers it with deep wood-fired flavor, rich sweetness, and just the right amount of heat. It’s the kind of dish that fills the backyard with mouthwatering aromas and has guests hovering near the smoker long before it’s time to eat.

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What makes this ham truly special is the way each ingredient plays its part. Livia’s Salt Pepper Garlic lays down a clean, savory foundation, while Hi-West Santa Fe Woodfire Seasoning brings a subtle smokiness and gentle chile warmth that feels right at home during the holidays. As the ham slowly smokes, butter, brown sugar, citrus, and fresh herbs melt together in the pan, creating a natural glaze that’s basted back onto the meat for maximum flavor and shine.

The finishing touches are where this recipe really earns its name. A sticky brush of The Notorious P.I.G. BBQ Sauce by PS Seasoning adds sweet, smoky depth, while a drizzle of warm Horseradish Sauce by Terrapin Ridge Farms cuts through the richness with a creamy, bold bite. The result is a perfectly balanced holiday ham—smoky, sweet, savory, and just a little indulgent. Serve it sliced thick for the main event, then turn the leftovers into next-level sliders if you’re lucky enough to have any left.

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The Notorious Double-Smoked Holiday Ham

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Servings

8-10

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

3 hours

A double-smoked ham is an easy, flavor-packed centerpiece for any holiday gathering. This version brings the heat and the sweet with a bold rub, sticky glaze, and creamy horseradish finish.

Ingredients

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• 1/3 Cup The Notorious P.I.G. BBQ Sauce by PS Seasoning
• 2 Tbsp Hi-West Santa Fe Woodfire Seasoning
• 1 Tbsp Livia’s Salt Pepper Garlic
• 1/4 Cup Terrapin Ridge Horseradish Sauce, Warmed (for serving)
• 1/2 Bone-In Smoked Ham (6–8 lbs)
• 1 Stick (½ Cup) Butter, Cubed
• 1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
• 2 Oranges, Quartered
• Fresh Thyme & Rosemary (about 8 sprigs total)

Directions

1. Preheat your smoker or grill to 275°F using hickory, apple, or cherry wood.

2. Place the ham in a cast iron skillet or foil pan, bone side up. Add cubed butter, quartered oranges, and fresh thyme and rosemary. Drizzle 1/4 cup of The Notorious P.I.G. BBQ Sauce over the ham.

3. Mix the rub by combining brown sugar, Hi-West Santa Fe Woodfire Seasoning, and Livia’s Salt Pepper Garlic in a small bowl. Stir until evenly blended.

4. Season the ham with the rub mixture, pressing it onto the surface.

5. Smoke the ham at 275°F for 2 hours. Baste every 30–45 minutes with the glaze forming in the pan.

6. After 2 hours, brush the ham with another light layer of The Notorious P.I.G. BBQ Sauce by PS Seasoning, and continue smoking for 30–60 minutes more, or until the glaze is thick and glossy.

7. Remove from the smoker, let the ham rest for 15–20 minutes, then slice and serve warm with a drizzle of Horseradish Sauce by Terrapin Ridge Farms.