How long does it take to smoke a deer ham?

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How long does it take to smoke a deer ham?

Smoke the meat slow and low – I prefer somewhere between 175F and 200F – with an internal probe thermometer stuck in the thickest part of the venison. Do not let the probe hit bone. Smoke for between 2 and 5 hours, or until it hits an internal temperature of no lower than 120F and no higher than 140F.

How do you smoke a ham on the green egg?

Setup your Big Green Egg for indirect cooking and preheat BGE to 275°
Add 3 chunks of smoking wood to lump charcoal.
Rub the ham with a mustard slather and apply rub to the outside.
Put ham on roasting pan rack with apple juice and yellow onion in pan below.
Cook uncovered for 2 hours.

How do you cook venison on the green egg?

Cut the venison fillet into six equal slices. Place the venison fillets on the grid and close the lid of the EGG. Turn the meat a quarter turn after approximately 2 minutes and close the lid again. Flip the meat after another 2 minutes, and repeat to create a lovely grill pattern on both sides.

What temperature do you cook a deer ham?

Cover deer ham and bake at 220 degrees for nine hours. The Deer Hunter usually puts his ham in the oven about nine o’clock at night and by morning its done. If I wake up in the night I can smell the wonderful aroma of the deer ham.

What temp should venison be cooked to?

Tender cuts of venison should be prepared using quick cooking methods to a rare or medium-rare level of doneness (internal temperature of 120° to 135° F). If it is prepared past medium-rare too much moisture will be cooked out causing the meat to become dry and tough.

How long does it take to double smoke a ham?

After 1.5 – 2 hours raise the smoker temp up to 300 degrees F. and cover ham loosely with foil. Continue cooking at 300 degrees F. until ham reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F., approximately 1.5 – 2.5 hours.

How do I cook a Kamado ham?

Setup Kamado Joe for indirect cooking at 300 degrees (going to cook at 250 so you always want to start it higher). Once smoker reaches 300, place wood chips/chunk on top of charcoal and mix around with your ash tool. Place the plate setter then grilling grate on top and you are ready to go. Set ham on smoker.

Can you cook a whole deer ham?

Cover deer ham and bake at 220 degrees for nine hours. The Deer Hunter usually puts his ham in the oven about nine o’clock at night and by morning its done.

How do you cook deer meat?

Don’t overcook it Venison steak should be cooked to medium-rare or even rare plus if you like a rare steak. I pull my steaks from the grill or pan as soon as they reach 117-125F – I prefer 117F. They still cook a bit after you remove them and I always use a digital read thermometer to make sure I’m really precise.

How do you smoke a Ham on a big green egg?

Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 275°F/135°C with Big Green Egg smoking chips. We recommend the apple smoking chips. Fill a drip pan with the juice and fruit and place on the convEGGtor. Score the fat portion of the ham in a checkerboard pattern, making cuts approximately 1 inch apart, and 1 inch deep.

How to cook a Ham on the grill with egg?

Directions: 1 Take ham out of fridge and let it get to room temperature. 2 Prepare BGE for indirect cooking. You want the temperature set at 250 F before you put the ham on. 3 While the Egg is getting to temp, score your ham with a sharp knife.

How to glaze a ham with egg?

While the Egg is getting to temp, score your ham with a sharp knife. Make a checkerboard pattern on the top of the ham. This will let all the flavours of the glaze get into the ham. Once you have scored the ham, brush it with olive oil. 4.