Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsNew Theatre & RestaurantSlow Smoked Pit Ham Recipe

Slow Smoked Pit Ham Recipe

Time8h
Serves12

Sweet smoked pit ham served with our peach-walnut conserve

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Ingredients

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Ham

Method

Preparing the Ham

  1. 1

    Prepping the Ham

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and liquid smoke to create a glaze.

  2. 2

    Applying the Glaze

    Score the surface of the ham with shallow cuts in a diamond pattern. Rub the glaze mixture all over the ham, making sure to get it into the cuts.

  3. 3

    Smoking the Ham

    Place the ham in the smoker and smoke for about 6-8 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). Add wood chips as needed to maintain smoke.

  4. 4

    Resting the Ham

    Once done, remove the ham from the smoker and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Making the Peach-Walnut Conserve

  1. 5

    Combining Ingredients

    In a large pot, combine the diced peaches, granulated sugar, chopped walnuts, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt.

  2. 6

    Cooking the Conserve

    Heat the mixture over medium heat until it starts to bubble. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens.

  3. 7

    Cooling and Storing

    Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool. Store in jars and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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