Coca Cola Glazed Rotisserie Ham
This rotisserie ham is cooked on a grill with a rotisserie attachment and glazed with a simple Coca Cola ham glaze. The Coke glaze is perfectly balanced with traditional spices like cinnamon and clove, making this a delicious holiday ham recipe!
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
- grill with rotisserie attachment *See notes for oven cooking instructions.
Ingredients
- 8-12 lb smoked ham uncut
- 12 oz can Coca Cola not diet Coke
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup dijon mustard
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Set up the grill for the rotisserie - you may need to remove the grill grate or attach the rotisserie motor to the grill. Follow instructions for your specific rotisserie attachment. Then heat the grill or smoker to about 275℉ with your choice of wood or pellets.
- Use a knife to score the top and bottom of the ham with shallow cuts in a diamond pattern, about ½" deep.
- Fit the ham onto the rotisserie rod and secure it with the pronged forks. Once the ham is snugly in place, insert a wireless meat thermometer into the thickest part of the ham to monitor the internal temperature. Or you can use an instant read probe thermometer to check the temp periodically as the ham cooks.
- Place the rotisserie ham on the grill, turn on the rotisserie, and close the grill lid. Cook the ham at 275℉ until the internal temperature reaches about 125-130℉.
- While the ham is cooking, prepare the cola ham glaze. Pour the can of Coca Cola into a small saucepan, and heat on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about 25 percent. Then whisk in the other ingredients including brown sugar, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and clove. Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has reduced and lightly coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and set aside. The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Once the ham reaches an internal temp of about 125-130℉, use a basting brush to baste the ham with the cola glaze, making sure to get the glaze in all of the scored nooks and crannies. Close the grill lid and continue to cook. About 15 minutes later, baste again. Continue basting the ham every 15-20 minutes until the internal temp reaches 145℉. *My ham took a total of about 4½ hours to cook in total (to reach 145℉) and I basted a total of 5 times. Cooking times will vary.
- Using heat-proof gloves, carefully remove the rotisserie rod from the grill and transfer the ham to a cutting board to rest. Rest the glazed ham for about 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve.
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Notes
- Cooking times - Different grills maintain heat differently. The times in the recipe are a guide only. You should always cook your meats to the proper internal temperature, not to a specific time. For reference, our rotisserie ham took a total of 4.5 hours to reach 145°F.
- Oven cooking - If you don't have a grill, you can also cook this cola-glazed ham in the oven in a roasting pan at 300-325°F. Cover the ham with aluminum foil for the first hour. Then uncover and cook until the internal temp reaches about 125-130°F. Once the temperature reaches 125-130°F, baste every 15 minutes until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.