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A bone-in smoked ham is coated in a sweet brown sugar Dijon rub, oven-baked until juicy and tender, then shredded and served with those delicious, seasoned drippings!
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Slow-cooked pulled ham has a sweet and smoky flavor with hints of spice and caramelized edges.
- Skill Level: Season, bake, then shred. It’s that easy.
- Recommended Tools: A meat thermometer is a handy tool to make sure your ham is perfectly cooked and stays juicy.
- Serving: Pile on buns, serve with slaw, or use in your favorite salad bowls!
Ingredient Tips for Pulled Ham
- Ham: Look for a fully cooked, bone-in, 6-8 pound ham, ham hock, or use a leftover holiday ham. For a deeper flavor, choose one that is smoked with some fat for moisture.
- Seasonings: This seasoning recipe is a combination of sweet, savory, and sour ingredients. Citrus juice tenderizes the ham, and the brown sugar and Dijon infuse the meat with sweet and savory flavor.
- Variations: Place the ham on a ‘raft’ of thickly sliced pineapple or orange slices instead of using juice. Feel free to use maple syrup or honey in place of brown sugar, or use a sugar-free sweetener if desired.
Serving Pulled Ham
- Pulled ham makes assembling ham and cheese sliders a breeze.
- Scoop pulled ham into a baked potato for a hearty, comfort food meal.
- Top garlic cheese toast with pulled ham for a quick, open-faced sandwich.
- Add pulled ham to mac and cheese for a savory twist.
- Mix pulled ham into scrambled eggs or an omelet for a protein-packed breakfast.
Love Your Leftovers
Keep leftover pulled ham in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, store it in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
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Pulled Ham
Ingredients
- ½ cup orange juice or pineapple juice
- 6 to 8 pounds whole bone-in smoked ham
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F.
- Line a large roasting pan with heavy-duty foil or parchment. Add the orange juice to the bottom of the pan.
- If the ham has a plastic disk, remove and discard it. Use a sharp knife to score diagonal lines, ⅛-inch deep along the ham. Place the ham, flat side down, in the pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and ground ginger. Rub the brown sugar mixture over the ham ensuring it is fully coated. Cover the pan tightly with foil.
- Bake for 4 hours without removing the foil or opening the oven.
- Carefully remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 1 to 2 hours, or until the ham reaches 205°F and is very tender when poked with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let the ham rest for 20 minutes. Shred the meat with two forks, discarding the bone and excess fat.
- Separate the fat from the drippings. Toss the pulled ham with the pan drippings and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dinner, Entree, Ham, Main Course
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