Dry Rub for Smoking a Ham – Easter Ham with a BBQ Twist
Mar 07, 2025
A Dry Rub for Smoking a Ham, say what? Yes! There’s no better time to start planning for that Easter centerpiece, the ham.
Spring blooms are starting to pop up and Easter Sunday is closer than you think.
Imagine firing up the smoker and the air filled with that smoky scent. You are just pulled the Easter ham to rest! You bring it into the house, and everyone start asking, “What smells so good?”
What smells so good is our dry rub for smoking a ham. This is not just any rub, it is Butcher BBQ Cherry Rub.
This ham rub, complimented with cherry wood, and finished with a delicious cherry glaze will satisfy any sweet tooth!
It is a truly amazing showcase of smokey, sweet cherry, and pineapple rings to finish off the presentation!
What is this Smoked Ham rub All About?
So, what’s a dry rub all about? It is a blend of sweet cherry and a mix of spices and herbs. This ham rub is all about flavor!
Rub the cherry BBQ rub onto your ham and it goes to work. You do not have to worry about messy marinades or injections.
When it comes to smoking ham, a BBQ rub for ham is your go-to, especially for your Easter. Our dry rub for smoking a ham sticks to the meat and during the smoking process, it creating a delicious flavorful crust.
With a smoked ham rub, like Butcher BBQ Cherry Rub, you are turning your ham into an Easter centerpiece that everyone will be hopping back for more.
Pineapple Rings and Cherries on Top
Now, let’s get festive. The cherry zing in this dry rub for smoking a ham pairs very with pineapple rings. Pineapple rings and maraschino cherries are a classic Easter combo.
Pop a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice, and you’ve got a dish that’s as colorful as an Easter egg hunt.
The ham rub’s sweetness will enhance the pineapple’s juicy tang. Pin them with a toothpick, let the smoker work do its job and bam your ham has a festive eye-catching flair.
Your Easter guests will be snapping pics for the “gram”, Instagram that is.
Cherry Glaze Anyone?
Along with a dry rub for smoking a ham and cherry glaze is easy to make and compliments it well!
Here’s what you need:
- 1 Cup Cherry Preserves
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
Toss all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. It should take about 10 minutes to set up but stir it until the cherry glaze thickens. When your ham hits 135°F, brush on that glaze.
You will want to keep smoking your cherry glazed ham until it reaches an internal temp of 145°F. These last few minutes allow the glaze to tack up.
Now what you end up with is a sweet-tangy layer that compliments the cherry rub’s flavors. This ham’s got the look and taste to wow even the pickiest eater.
In Conclusion
Butcher BBQ Cherry Rub isn’t just a BBQ seasoning, it is your new dry rub for smoking a ham.
It could be that start of a new Easter ham tradition. It has amazing cherry flavor that is paired with cherry wood, and pineapple rings, just works. Top of your Easter ham with a delicious homemade cherry glaze, and it will be unforgettable!
Scratch the old baked ham and grab some Butcher BBQ Cherry Rub, fire up the pit, and enjoy the springtime weather.
Let us know in the comments if you tried our smoked ham rub and Happy Easter!
