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Roasted Bacon Weave Holiday Ham

Roasted Bacon Weave Holiday Ham

By Traeger Kitchen

If you dig pig on pork, this succulent heavenly ham will be a new Christmas tradition.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

3 Hours
30 Minutes

Pellets

Apple

Ingredients

Number of people serving

6

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Units of measurement:
main
1 1/2 Pound Bacon, sliced
1 Large Ham, Bone-In
As Needed whole cloves
1 1/2 Cup pineapple juice
2 Cup ginger beer
1/4 Cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoon mustard

Step

  • 1

    Create a bacon weave on parchment paper. Refer to our Youtube video for instructions.

  • 2

    Put the ham in a disposable roasting pan. Gently transfer the bacon weave to the top of the ham and stud the bacon with the cloves (if desired).

  • 3

    Pour 1 cup of pineapple juice and 1 cup of ginger beer/ale into the bottom of the roasting pan.

  • 4

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 300℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

  • 5

    Cover the roasting pan with foil and put on the Traeger. Cook the ham until it reaches 145℉ (somewhere between 2 to 3 hours).

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

    145 ˚F / 63 ˚C

  • 6

    Meanwhile mix together the glaze. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup of pineapple juice, 1 cup ginger beer/ale, brown sugar and mustard in a saucepan on the stovetop. Cook until it thickens slightly, then brush on the ham.

  • 7

    Put the uncovered ham back on Traeger and cook until the temperature reaches 160℉.

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

    160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

  • 8

    Let the ham rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Reserve the juices to pour over the ham. Enjoy!

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