Deer Ham

[cook1536]

I was wandering if anyone has smoked a deer ham and have any suggestions

Dan

 

[chuckthemillerman]

I have done a couple of them but not had any luck with doing them and making them come out good they tend to dry out but here is a link that may help you . There is a chart on smoke times and temps about half way down this page http://www.hoptechno.com/bookgame.htm#1

 

[ds7662]

Try injecting the ham. Or wrap in bacon. Or do both. These should help keep it from dry out as fast.

 

[bombo80]

I am doing two of them today. I plan on doing the mustard smear and seasoning rub, then wrap them in bacon. I want them for pulled meat, and knowing that they still might dry out a bit, I am going to pull them at 190*, foil wrap, blanket wrap, and let sit for 2 hours. (resting) After that I will see how they look and feel. If I think they need a bit more bark, back into the smoker for an hour or so.

 

[trkyhntr]

I have used a pre-mixed package for deer ham from a company located in Ohio. Our Gander Mountain stores carry the product. It is a whole kit with injection mix the ham soaks in for about 5 days, a mesh bag to hang in the smoker and all the instructions. Turned out pretty good.

 

[skinnerc06]

I pulled mine out at 155, blanketed and rested for an hour, and it was almost too tough to cut. 190 may be a little steep. Im not sure though, let us know how it goes.

 

[cook1536]

I have had mine soaking in a brine for about 6 days now. Looks like I will use an injector on it as many of you guys have mentioned. I let it got to around 190 and I guess Ill try wrapping it after. Thanks for the suggestions. Ill let you know how it turns out and a couple pictures.