Before You Get Started

This recipe calls for a pre-cooked bone-in ham — the kind that comes with a glaze or sauce packet. Save that packet; it becomes the base of the braising sauce and adds incredible depth of flavor. Cut the ham into uniform 1 1/2-inch cubes so they cook evenly and develop maximum bark. 

Steps

• Step 1

  Preheat the grill to 250°F with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

  250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

• Step 2

  In a large bowl, toss the ham cubes with the yellow mustard until evenly coated. Season liberally all over with the Coffee Rub. Transfer to sheet tray lined with a wire rack leaving space in-between each piece.  

  Ingredients

  • 1  (7- to 8-lb) bone-in pre-cooked ham, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

  • 3 Tablespoon Yellow mustard

  • 4 Ounce Traeger Coffee Rub (about 1/2 cup), divided, plus more as needed

• Step 3

  Place the ham directly on the grill grates. Smoke, spritzing with apple juice every 45 minutes, until the cubes are deeply browned with a mahogany bark, about 1 1/2 hours. 

  01:30

  250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

  Ingredients

  •  Apple juice, as needed

• Step 4

  While the ham smokes, make the braising sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the ham sauce packet, chicken stock, Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce, butter, and Coffee Rub. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from the heat. 

  Ingredients

  • 1  sauce packet from the ham

  • 2 Cup chicken stock

  • 1 Bottle Traeger Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce

  • 4 Tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 2 Tablespoon Traeger Coffee Rub

• Step 5

  Transfer the smoked ham cubes to a large disposable aluminum pan or baking dish. Pour the braising sauce over the top and toss until every piece is well coated. 

• Step 6

  Return the pan to the grill. Cook, uncovered, until the sauce has thickened and is bubbling around the edges, about 45 minutes to 1 hour more, tossing the burnt ends once halfway through. 

  01:00

  250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

• Step 7

  Transfer the ham burnt ends to a serving dish. Spoon any remaining sauce over the top. Serve immediately. 

  Pro Tip

  Hardwood: Apple pellets pair beautifully with the sweetness of ham and enhance the caramelized crust. 

  Make-Ahead: These reheat exceptionally well. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat in a 300°F oven or on the grill, covered with foil, until warmed through.