The Ultimate Easter Grilling Guide: From Glazed Ham to Spring Lamb

Fire up the grill this Easter! While the oven usually gets all the holiday love, these recipes bring a smoky, charred depth to your favorite spring ingredients. From a sweet-and-savory ham to tender rosemary lamb, here is everything you need for an outdoor Easter feast.

1. Honey-Apricot Glazed Spiral Ham

Give your traditional ham a smoky upgrade by finishing it over indirect heat. This method caramelizes the glaze perfectly without drying out the meat.

Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 1.5–2 hours | Servings: 10–12

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-cooked spiral-cut ham (8–10 lbs)
  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to 300°F using indirect heat (burners off on one side or coals pushed to the edges).
  2. Place the ham in a heavy-duty foil pan.
  3. In a small saucepan, whisk apricot preserves, honey, mustard, and cloves over low heat until smooth.
  4. Brush 1/3 of the glaze over the ham. Cover the ham loosely with foil.
  5. Grill for about 1 hour, then remove the foil. Brush with the remaining glaze every 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 140°F and the edges are beautifully caramelized.

2. Rosemary-Garlic Grilled Lamb Chops

Lamb is the star of the Easter table. These loin chops are quick-cooking and benefit from the high heat of the grill grates.

Prep time: 10 mins (plus 30 mins marinating) | Cook time: 8–10 mins | Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 8–10 lamb loin chops
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rub the chops with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high (approx. 400°F).
  3. Grill the chops for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare (target an internal temperature of 135°F).
  4. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving to ensure every bite is juicy.

3. Charred Asparagus with Lemon & Feta

A simple, vibrant side dish that cooks in the time it takes for your meat to rest.

Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 5–7 mins | Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon (for juicing)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Toss the asparagus with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  2. Place directly on the grill grates, perpendicular to the bars so they don’t fall through.
  3. Grill for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp with light char marks.
  4. Remove from the grill, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and sprinkle with feta.

Essential Easter Grilling Tools

Make sure you’re prepared before you light the fire. Here are the tools we recommend for this menu:

Tool Why You Need It Buy on Amazon
Instant-Read Thermometer Crucial for hitting that perfect 135°F for lamb. Check Prices
Basting Brush To apply that sticky apricot glaze to your ham layers. Check Prices
Long-Handled Tongs Keeps your hands safe from high-heat flares. Check Prices