Grilled Ham with Garlic and Onion Rub
Grilled Ham with Garlic and Onion Rub is marinated with apple juice, mustard and garlic for the most tender, juicy and flavorful ham. Grilled ham is delicious enough for holiday meals and simple enough to make for thin sliced deli ham for sandwiches.
Ham is one of our go-to meals for feeding a crowd is a budget friendly option for summer meals or to pack in lunches. Our Sweet Garlic and Onion Rub adds tons of flavor to this grilled ham recipe. Add a side of Peach BBQ Baked Beans for a family favorite meal.
Ingredients for Grilled Ham with Garlic and Onion Rub:
- Bone-in Half Ham or Spiral Sliced Ham
- Apple Juice
- Yellow Mustard
- Brown Sugar
- Granulated Garlic
- Kosher Salt
- Butter
- Sweet Garlic & Onion Rub: Brown sugar, granulated garlic, onion powder, ground rosemary, dried thyme, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, dry mustard.
Make the Marinade:
- In a saucepan, combine apple juice, yellow mustard, brown sugar, granulated garlic, kosher salt and butter. Cook over medium heat until mixture is just heated through and combined.
- Remove from heat and pour into a glass jar to cool to room temperature.
- Use an injector to marinate the ham.
How to Grill Ham with Garlic and Onion Rub:
- Place ham on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Inject the marinade into the ham about 1/2 inch apart.
- Sprinkle garlic and onion rub over the entire ham.
- Use a brush to coat the ham with marinade and rub that collects in the pan.
- Grill ham over indirect grill fire, using hickory or pecan chunks for smoke flavor.
- Cook with the grill closed for about 10- 15 minutes per pound.
- Check internal temperature of ham, using a digital meat thermometer, cooking until internal temperature reaches 140°.
- Remove from grill and rest about 15 minutes before slicing.
- Slice ham into thin slices for serving.
How to Store and Reheat:
- Wrap ham in several layers of plastic wrap or store in a zip top bag in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Vacuum sealed ham can be stored in the refrigerator up to 7 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Sliced ham makes amazing ham sandwiches and can be served hot or cold.
- To reheat sliced ham, place in a skillet coated with olive oil and cook over medium heat, turning after 2 minutes, to crisp both sides.
Recipe Ideas for Leftover Grilled Ham:
Leftover ham has limitless possibilities beyond sandwiches. Use it to make Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Grilled Steak Cordon Bleu or in your favorite casseroles and our favorite Ham and Potato Soup.
More Delicious Ham Recipes:
If you are looking for a budget friendly way to make lunches and easy dinners this summer, grab a ham from the grocery store and make this Grilled Ham with Garlic and Onion Rub. The marinade makes it the most, tender, juicy and tasty ham that the entire family will love.
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Grilled Ham with Garlic and Onion Rub
Ingredients
- 7-10 pound bone-in half ham
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup Sweet Garlic and Onion Rub
Instructions
- Make the marinade by combining apple juice, brown sugar, mustard, garlic, butter and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted, whisking until sauce is well combined. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Place the ham on a rimmed baking sheet. Use an injector to marinate the ham in about 1/2 inch intervals with the apple juice mixture.
- Sprinkle garlic and onion rub over the entire ham. Use a brush to mop excess marinade and rub onto the ham.
- Prepare a grill fire to about 250° using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
- Cook the ham over indirect fire with the grill closed for about 1 1/2 hours. Check with a digital meat thermometer, cooking until the center of the ham reaches 140°.
- Remove from grill and rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Slice ham with a sharp knife into thin slices.
