Description
🍽️ Save time and oven space with this effortless Crock Pot Ham—juicy, tender, and packed with sweet and savory flavors! 🕰️🔥
🍍 Perfect for holidays or any gathering, this ham is coated in a rich glaze and slow-cooked to perfection—making every bite irresistible! 🍯🥓
Ingredients
7–8 pound spiral cut, bone-in ham
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons mustard (yellow or Dijon)
1/2 cup pineapple juice
Optional: 1 teaspoon ground cloves
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional: 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1. Use a 7-8 pound spiral cut, bone-in ham.
2. Score the ham and place the flat side down in the slow cooker.
3. Prepare the glaze using common ingredients like brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, mustard, and pineapple juice.
4. Pour the glaze over the ham, ensuring it seeps between the slices.
5. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
6. Baste the ham with juices every hour if possible.
7. Check that the internal temperature reaches 140°F before removing from the slow cooker.
8. Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
9. For a crispy exterior, broil the ham for a few minutes at the end.
10. Serve and enjoy your tender, juicy ham.
11. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
12. Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months if needed.
13. Optionally, add cloves, cinnamon, or apple cider vinegar for extra flavor.
14. Thicken leftover juices into a sauce if desired.
Notes
Baste the ham every hour to keep it moist and full of flavor.
Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to keep the juices locked in.
For an extra crispy exterior, broil the ham for a few minutes after slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American