Many years ago a friend and I were talking about smoking HAWG MEAT and stuff and the subject of smoking hams came up. He stated he created his own smoked ham recipe and it was simply awesome. It sounded a bit different so I wrote it all down and tried it one Thanksgiving. Figured I would spring it on the large group of family that gathers with us on the big day. It has a few steps and calls for a lot of time on the smoker but it is well worth it. I have been doing this recipe for 15 years now. They always ask me a few weeks prior to Thanksgiving if I will do the ham again. YES I WILL!! The ham will be extremely dark on the outside when you are finished but don't be alarmed. It's not burnt. It is very tasty and moist. I am hooked on it and I think you will be too.