Cherry-Dijon Glazed Ham on the Grill for Thanksgiving
If the turkey and sides have claimed the oven, warm your Thanksgiving ham on the grill. This recipe uses a fully cooked spiral ham, indirect heat, and a cherry-Dijon glaze that you brush on near the end.
Serves: 10–12 as part of a holiday spread. Prep: 10 minutes. Grill time: Follow your package and use a thermometer.
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked spiral-sliced ham, about 7–8 pounds
- ½ cup water for the pan, or as directed on the package
- ¾ cup cherry preserves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
How to warm a spiral ham on the grill
- Set up a two-zone grill and preheat with the lid closed. Follow the ham package’s heating temperature; if it specifies 325°F, aim to hold that temperature at the grill with the lid closed.
- Place the ham cut-side down in a grill-safe roasting pan. Add the water and cover the pan tightly with foil. Set it over the unlit side, close the lid, and warm according to the package. Check the thickest portion without touching bone.
- Warm the preserves, Dijon, vinegar, and pepper in a small saucepan, stirring until brushable. Near the end of reheating, uncover the ham and brush on a thin coat. Let the glaze set briefly over indirect heat while the ham reaches its target temperature.
- Follow the package’s directions. If reheating, USDA guidance is 140°F for cooked ham packaged in a USDA-inspected plant and 165°F for other cooked ham. Use a thermometer rather than the glaze color to check. See the federal safe-temperature chart.
Frequently asked questions
How do you keep spiral ham from drying out on the grill?
Keep the pan covered for most of the reheating, use indirect heat, and uncover only long enough to set the glaze.
Can you make cherry-Dijon glaze ahead?
Yes. Mix it the day before and refrigerate it in a covered container. Warm it gently until it’s easy to brush on.
Can I serve ham and turkey for the same Thanksgiving dinner?
Yes. Plan the grill space and timing around the size of your roasting pan. Pair it with maple-Dijon turkey thighs or pour the sparkling Thanksgiving punch while the ham finishes.
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