Shredded Ham is the new and trendy way of making a classic holiday dish. Still a delicious ham, just smoked like pulled pork. Since I like both, why not try making it. I used my classic pulled pork recipe for the process using a whole ham instead of spiraled. The result was a delicious salty and sweet shredded ham that was perfect on sandwiches. This simple trendy recipe is worth the try.

Holiday Ham

There cannot be a holiday gathering without some ham. Baked or smoked, sweet or savory, spiral or whole, the variations and flavors are endless.

Ham comes from the butt or shank of the pig. Most commonly sold precooked, all this holiday protein needs is some flavor.

This new method of smoking and shredding ham to resemble pulled pork has become a new craze amongst trendy recipes. The cooking process requires long low and slow heat with classical BBQ flavors and sauces. The result is soft and tender meat perfect for shredding. Perfect for holiday sandwiches, it’s the perfect combo of sweet and savory.

Step 1: Prep that ham

Unlike my past ham recipes, I used a whole bone-in ham for this shredded ham. Does it matter, probably not. I decided to treat it the same way I would a pork shoulder and score it myself.

Start by patting dry the bone in ham. Score the ham to open up the meat. To score meat, use a knife to make shallow cuts about 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 1 inch apart. Create a checkered pattern by repeating the cuts at an opposite angle.

Scoring meat has multiple benefits to it:

• Tender meat: cuts fibers that make meat tough and chewy.
• Flavor absorption: allow spices, sauce or marinades to penetrate deeper into the meat.
• Prevents deformation: keeps the original shape of the cut as the fat shrinks.
• Crispy edges: creates crispy edges also known as pork crackling. Adds texture to the pulled pork.
• Helps cook faster: speeds up the cooking process.

To help keep the seasoning in place, I used yellow mustard for the binder. Similarly to pulled pork, the binder is versatile. Other options include hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce or anything you use. You will not be able to taste the flavor of the binder once the ham is done.

Finally apply Dad’s all purpose seasoning all over the ham. Place the seasoned ham on a wire rack in a deep aluminum roasting pan. Pour some orange juice under the ham. The liquid will provide additional moisture and steam. Alternative liquids include water, apple juice, pineapple juice or any other flavored liquid of your choosing.

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Step 2: Smoke the ham

Preheat your grill to 250-275 degrees for indirect heat. Since I smoked this shredded ham, I used my pellet smoker for the low and slow method. However, this recipe can be easily replicated on a charcoal grill or oven. As long as the temps are correct and the heat is indirect. The only piece missing when making it in the oven is the natural smokiness you would get from a charcoal or pellet grill.

Step 3: Make homemade BBQ sauce

Once you make your own BBQ sauce, you will almost never use a pre-packed sauce again. It’s simple to make, only requires a few ingredients that you can keep in your pantry for future uses and best part is you can adjust the sweet, savory or spicy levels to your liking.

For this recipe, I made a hybrid sauce. Meaning I used a store bought sauce I had in the fridge and modified the flavor by adding a few more ingredients.

In a sauce pan, add ketchup, brown sugar, honey, molasses, Dad’s All Purpose rub, Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar. Simmer over low heat until the sauce starts to thicken.

If you are looking for a great classic BBQ sauce check out my recipe. It’s truly a game changer. For a bourbon or dr. pepper flavored sauce check out my recipes for additional ingredients.

Step 4: Wrap and glaze the smoked ham.

Just as you would treat pulled pork, wrap the ham once it reaches 140 degrees internally. This will tenderize the meat further by keeping the moisture locked inside.

Once the ham reaches 190 degrees internally and is probe tender remove the foil wrap. The skin should have opened up nicely, bones should be sticking out and the meat should be giggly. Start brushing the homemade bbq glaze over the ham.

Without wrapping it again, leave the glazed smoked ham on the grill for another 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize.

Step 5: Shred the ham

Finally, it’s time to shred the ham. Apply another layer of bbq sauce over the ham, remove the wire wrack from underneath the ham and remove the bone. Start shredding the ham in the bbq sauce and orange juice. Mix the inside meat along with the crispy skin.

Apply a handful the shredded ham on some bread and enjoy! You get soft and crunchy texture from the meat, sweet and salty flavors from the sauce and ham. It’s the perfect holiday bite.

Happy Holidays.

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Shredded Ham

Shredded Ham is the new and trendy way of making a classic holiday dish. Salty and sweet, this shredded ham is perfect on sandwiches.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword shredded ham, smoked ham, holiday ham, homemade bbq sauce recipe, bbq ham, grill recipe, grilled recipes, grillin with dad recipes, grilling with dad recipes, trendng food recipes.

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 9 hours hours

Servings 10 People

Calories 756kcal

Author Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

Shredded Ham Ingredients

• 11 lb Whole bone-in ham
• 2 tbsp Yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp All purpose seasoning
• 1/2 cup Orange juice

BBQ Sauce Ingredients

• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Honey
• 1 stick Unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp All purpose seasoning

Instructions

• Start by patting the ham dry. Score the skin to open up the meat.
• Apply yellow mustard for the binder and season with an all purpose rub all over the ham.
• Place the seasoned ham on a wire rack in a deep aluminum roasting pan. Pour some orange juice under the ham.
• Preheat the grill to 250-275 degrees and set for indirect heat.
• In a saucepan, add bbq sauce, brown sugar, honey, a stick of butter and some all purpose seasoning. Mix it all together and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
• Wrap the ham in foil once the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees and continue to smoke.
• Once the internal temperature of the ham reaches 190 degrees, start brushing the homemade bbq glaze over the skin.
• Without wrapping it again, leave the glazed smoked ham on the grill for another 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize.
• Remove the wire wrack from underneath the ham and remove the bone. Start shredding the ham in the bbq sauce and orange juice. Mix the inside meat along with the crispy skin.
• Apple a handful of the shredded ham on some bread and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 756kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 84g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 259mg | Sodium: 6768mg | Potassium: 1512mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 9mg

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