Welcome to the Christmas Special on The Co-op Cookin’ Show!

This episode features AVECC’s Director of Technology and Communications, Brandon Fisher. Join Brandon as he smokes a mouthwatering Christmas ham, alongside a delectable crack corn dip that's sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering!

This episode promises to bring joy and deliciousness to your holiday celebrations. So, grab your apron and let's get cookin'!

Christmas Ham 

Ingredients 

• Kentucky Legend Hickory Smoked Ham, off the bone
• Grill Master Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning Rub 
• Apple Juice 
• Honey
• Brown Sugar

Instructions

• Place the unwrapped ham in a deep foil pan.
• Lightly cover entire ham in the brown sugar bourbon seasoning, and rub into the ham 
• Place uncovered in the smoker at 250 degrees for 40 minutes

  After the 40 minutes, squirt or spritz ham with apple juice, pour some juice in the pan to keep ham moist, and leave it in the smoker until the internal temperature reaches 120 degrees

• Once the internal temperature of the ham reaches 120 degrees, begin to prepare the glaze. Combine 1 cup of brown sugar and enough honey to cover, in a saucepan. Stirring until fully blended and a thick liquid.

• Open smoker, pour the glaze over the ham, using brush to ensure full coverage. Return to smoker for 15-30 minutes.

Slice and serve!

Crack Corn Dip

Ingredients 

• 2 cans of sweet corn, drained
• 1 cup of sour cream 
• 1 cup of mayonnaise 
• 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice) 
• 1 teaspoon of jarred minced garlic 
• ¼ cup of chopped green onions 
• 1 packet of ranch mix 
• 2 bottles of real bacon pieces 
• ¼ teaspoon of onion powder 
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder

Instructions

• Combine the sour cream and mayonnaise, and stir until fully combined 
• Mix in the ranch seasoning packet, garlic powder, onion powder, and minced garlic 
• Fold in the drained corn, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, and bacon pieces, mix until everything is coated and well combined 
• Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours 
• Garnish with extra green onions, bacon, or shredded cheese if desired.

Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping.