There is no definitive answer to this question as there are many ways to prepare Cajun smoked ham. However, a popular method is to first cure the ham with a salt-based cure, then smoke it using hickory or oak wood.
1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the ham.
2. Remove and discard the ham's casing.
Prick the ham all over with a fork, then press firmly into the spice mixture to coat.
3. Bake, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.
Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees and bake 15 minutes more or until the ham is golden brown.
* (see below)
4. Serve hot or at room temperature.
*At this point, the ham can be stored.
Label and freeze for up to 3 months at 0 degrees.
Serving Later
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Follow directions above.
Ingredients
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the ham.
2. Remove and discard the ham's casing.
Prick the ham all over with a fork, then press firmly into the spice mixture to coat.
3. Bake, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.
Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees and bake 15 minutes more or until the ham is golden brown.
* (see below)
4. Serve hot or at room temperature.
*At this point, the ham can be stored.
Label and freeze for up to 3 months at 0 degrees.
Serving Later
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Follow directions above.
