Ham Burnt Ends

Perfectly caramelized, smoky, and packed with flavor, this Ham Burnt Ends recipe is a simple yet impressive way to turn an ordinary ham into something special.

Instructions

1. 01

   Preheat smoker to 250F.

2. 02

   Slice ham into chunks that are about 1.5 – 2" square. If you can't make them all square, that's fine, try to get them roughly the same size though so they cook evenly.

3. 03

   Slather ham in mustard to act as the binder and liberally apply Blazing Star Pork' N Rub, place seasoned ham on wire rack and let sit for about 10 minutes for seasoning to tack up on them.

4. 04

   Place in smoker and let smoker for 30-40 minutes with the lid closed. You want to make sure the rub is dry on the ham, but they don't look like they are drying out.

5. 05

   When done on smoker put into an aluminum pan and add: BBQ Sauce, brown sugar, pineapple chunks and juice, butter and bourbon, mix well to combine.

6. 06

   Seal tightly in foil and place back in smoker for 1 hour, remove foil and let them cook uncovered for 15 minutes to tighten up the glaze on them. Give a good stir and remove any excess liquid in pan if desired. You can also apply more BBQ Sauce if you'd like a thicker sauced bite.

7. 07

   Remove from smoker and allow to rest for 10 minutes, add more bbq sauce if desired.

8. 08

   Serve and watch them disappear!