Here’s a super easy and flavorful recipe for Slow Cooker Ham—juicy, tender, and glazed to perfection. Great for holidays, Sunday dinners, or meal prep!
🍖 Slow Cooker Ham
Ingredients
- 1 (6–8 lb) fully cooked bone-in spiral ham
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or extra honey)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (or orange juice)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (optional, but classic)
Instructions
- Prep the ham:
- Unwrap the ham and pat it dry.
- If it’s not pre-sliced, score the surface in a criss-cross pattern to help the glaze soak in.
- Make the glaze:
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, pineapple juice, mustard, and cloves.
- Slow cook:
- Place the ham flat side down in the slow cooker.
- Pour the glaze evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, basting once or twice with the juices.
- Optional finishing step:
- For a caramelized top, transfer the ham to a baking sheet after slow cooking, spoon on extra glaze, and broil for 5–8 minutes until lightly browned and sticky.
- Serve:
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Spoon extra glaze from the slow cooker over slices before serving.
📝 Tips:
- Spiral-sliced hams make serving easier and absorb glaze better.
- Don’t overcook—ham is already cooked, you’re just heating and flavoring it.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in slices for later.