For many the big Christmas meal is one of the biggest of the year. These traditions may go back decades or more, but there is always room for new ideas, new recipes, and new methods.

Prime rib (or more accurately standing rib roast) is nearly the most expensive cut of beef you can buy so you want to master the secrets to making it right. Grilling prime rib or ​smoking prime rib is a great way to prepare this greatest of roasts. These prime rib recipes will help you make the most of your investment and put a lot more flavor into your roast. 

Ham is a cured pork roast. You can't load up a fresh pork roast in your backyard smoker and pull out a ham, but you can use your outdoor cooking equipment to make the most of your ham. Regardless of the ham you select, whether is is a good country ham or if it came in a can, you can add additional flavor before you serve it. A ham only needs ​to be heated to bring it to perfection, so why not use your grill or smoker to make the most of your Holiday Ham. These ​ham recipes will help get you started.

Taking the ham out to the grill is a great way to add flavor to this already delectable treat while freeing up space in the oven for other items. The trick is to keep the heat low and indirect and to heat the ham through without overcooking it or drying it out. I prefer to put a whole ham on the rotisserie because it roasts the surface nicely and evenly.