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Title: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: rcger on April 01, 2012, 07:50:10 PM
I'm preparing my Easter ham using Hab's recipe.  I had to come up with a way to hang it.  I think this will work well. 

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh41/rcger/SlamDunkHam_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: Shasta bob on April 01, 2012, 07:59:20 PM
Is that not a basketball net?????????????? i like the way you improvise.
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: squirtthecat on April 02, 2012, 05:07:58 AM

I love it!
Title: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: mikecorn.1 on April 02, 2012, 05:15:18 AM
Is that the net from Walmart? I remember a post here I posted a basketball net pic as a joke to the
Solution of hanging a ham. :)


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Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: ghost9mm on April 02, 2012, 06:09:30 AM
Sure hope you didn't steal that net off your kids basketball set...lol...looks good to me...
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: MrRaven on April 02, 2012, 06:47:57 AM
it does totally look like a basketball net. sure could work ok. I am trying to figure out what I am gonna smoke for easter. So many possibilities!
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: rcger on April 02, 2012, 07:36:22 AM
It is indeed the Wal Mart basket ball net, Mike.  I set a dowel rod on top of the damper and then dropped some cord down with 2 S-hooks attached.  I gathered up the upper loops of the net and attached them to the S-hooks.  It works like a charm!


Quote from: mikecorn.1 on April 02, 2012, 05:15:18 AM
Is that the net from Walmart? I remember a post here I posted a basketball net pic as a joke to the
Solution of hanging a ham. :)


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Title: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: mikecorn.1 on April 02, 2012, 12:13:52 PM
Lol!!  I LIKE IT ;D.


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Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: rcger on April 02, 2012, 03:39:49 PM
Well, it went into the BDS at about 10:00pm Sunday.  It hit 152* at 5:00pm Monday.  I'll let it cool and wrap it in Saran Wrap until Saturday and then I'll glaze and bake it.  I don't know if I'm gonna be able to wait that long.

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh41/rcger/Ham1.jpg)

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh41/rcger/Ham2.jpg)
Title: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: mikecorn.1 on April 02, 2012, 03:59:09 PM
That came out looking good. I like the diamond shape pattern ;D


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Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: beefmann on April 02, 2012, 05:01:16 PM
looks great
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: Habanero Smoker on April 03, 2012, 02:34:58 AM
That looks nice. Did you have any problem with the netting sticking to the ham?
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: rcger on April 03, 2012, 03:49:03 PM
Quote from: Habanero Smoker on April 03, 2012, 02:34:58 AM
That looks nice. Did you have any problem with the netting sticking to the ham?

Not at all, Habs.  It pealed off nicely.  Here's a question for you.  The ham's around 20 pounds.  When I bake/glaze it on Saturday is 17 minutes/pound about right on bringing it up to the desired IT?
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: Tenpoint5 on April 03, 2012, 08:48:56 PM
That is Too Funny!! Guess you didn't need one my ham nets after all
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: Habanero Smoker on April 04, 2012, 01:57:51 AM
I may try the basketball net next time.

If you use the same cooking method I use; the 17 minutes per pound at an oven temperature of 300°F generally is fairly accurate to reach the 100°F internal temperature, but then it takes another 30-45 minutes for the glazing step; and 30 minutes to rest. I also throw another 30 minutes on top of all of that as a cushion. What I have found with the larger hams, you may want to take the internal temperature to 120°F, then do the glazing step. With larger hams like yours, starting the glazing when the ham is at 100°F, there is a greater chance the glaze will burn before you get to your target internal temperature of 140°F.
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: rcger on April 05, 2012, 06:34:07 PM
Habs, I'm confused.  I thought the recipe had me taking it to 100* on the day I'm going to serve it.  You mentioned 140*??

Quote from: Habanero Smoker on April 04, 2012, 01:57:51 AM
I may try the basketball net next time.

If you use the same cooking method I use; the 17 minutes per pound at an oven temperature of 300°F generally is fairly accurate to reach the 100°F internal temperature, but then it takes another 30-45 minutes for the glazing step; and 30 minutes to rest. I also throw another 30 minutes on top of all of that as a cushion. What I have found with the larger hams, you may want to take the internal temperature to 120°F, then do the glazing step. With larger hams like yours, starting the glazing when the ham is at 100°F, there is a greater chance the glaze will burn before you get to your target internal temperature of 140°F.
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: Habanero Smoker on April 06, 2012, 01:45:34 AM
I just reread the recipe. I should make it clearer in the instructions. You bring it up to 100°F roasting it at 300°F. Then you remove the foil, increase the oven to 450°F continue to cook and apply the glaze. Though I forgot to mention the final internal temperature in the recipe, if you follow the steps and time lines that should bring your ham to 140°F. But with larger hams like yours I found that it is better to roast at 300°F until an internal temperature of 120°F, before increasing the temperature and applying the glaze.

PS
I forgot to add I take it out when the internal temperature hits around 135°F. During the resting period, the meat will easily reach 140°F. So I will rewrite the recipe to include those points.
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: 3rensho on April 06, 2012, 08:09:59 AM
Wow, can't wait for the money shot(s).  Looks fantastic so far.
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: rcger on April 06, 2012, 09:49:11 AM
Thanks, Hab!  I appreciate all of the assisntance you've give me.

Quote from: Habanero Smoker on April 06, 2012, 01:45:34 AM
I just reread the recipe. I should make it clearer in the instructions. You bring it up to 100°F roasting it at 300°F. Then you remove the foil, increase the oven to 450°F continue to cook and apply the glaze. Though I forgot to mention the final internal temperature in the recipe, if you follow the steps and time lines that should bring your ham to 140°F. But with larger hams like yours I found that it is better to roast at 300°F until an internal temperature of 120°F, before increasing the temperature and applying the glaze.

PS
I forgot to add I take it out when the internal temperature hits around 135°F. During the resting period, the meat will easily reach 140°F. So I will rewrite the recipe to include those points.
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: Habanero Smoker on April 06, 2012, 01:18:16 PM
Quote from: rcger on April 06, 2012, 09:49:11 AM
Thanks, Hab!  I appreciate all of the assisntance you've give me.


No problem. Helping you makes me feel a little better about not being able to smoke my own ham this year.  :)
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: hybridcx on April 06, 2012, 06:53:27 PM
man that is looking good. good work
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: rcger on April 06, 2012, 07:16:48 PM
Thanks for the complements, folks, but it's Hab's recipe.  I just followed the directions.
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: rcger on April 07, 2012, 01:33:54 PM
Now THAT'S a ham!  Habs, I sure thank you for the recipe.  It is worth the work and the wait!

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh41/rcger/Ham_final.jpg)
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: Habanero Smoker on April 07, 2012, 01:35:46 PM
That sure looks like a nice ham. Your ham looks a lot better then the ones that come out of my oven.
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: muebe on April 07, 2012, 01:38:52 PM
Wow that does look great!

Nice job on it ;)
Title: Re: Slam Dunk Ham
Post by: rcger on April 07, 2012, 06:16:03 PM
Thanks, Muebe!  It really turned out great.

Quote from: muebe on April 07, 2012, 01:38:52 PM
Wow that does look great!

Nice job on it ;)