Christmas BBQ Ham guide. A glazed ham on the BBQ is the centrepiece of an Australian Christmas lunch. 1.5-2 hours indirect at 160°C (325°F). Tips and menu ideas.
By Bill Ohaire | Published: April 2026 | Last Updated: April 2026
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A glazed ham on the BBQ is the centrepiece of an Australian Christmas lunch. 1.5-2 hours indirect at 160°C (325°F).
A glazed ham on the BBQ is the centrepiece of an Australian Christmas lunch. Score the rind, apply your glaze, and cook over indirect heat until caramelised and sticky.
Timing: 1.5-2 hours indirect at 160°C (325°F)
Score in a diamond pattern, stud with cloves, glaze with a mix of brown sugar, mustard, and pineapple juice. Reapply glaze every 20 minutes. The BBQ frees up the oven for sides.
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Score in a diamond pattern, stud with cloves, glaze with a mix of brown sugar, mustard, and pineapple juice. Reapply glaze every 20 minutes. The BBQ frees up the oven for sides.