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Crockpot Ham

This slow cooker ham delivers tender, juicy meat with a sweet and tangy glaze that caramelizes beautifully. The hands-off cooking method means you can prep it in minutes and walk away while it works its magic. Perfect for holiday gatherings or Sunday dinners, this recipe frees up your oven and your time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 spiral-sliced ham 6 to 7 pounds, bone-in
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • 6-quart or larger slow cooker
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp carving knife
  • Cutting board
  • Basting brush
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Combine the brown sugar, honey, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, melted butter, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has mostly dissolved.
  2. Place the spiral-sliced ham in your slow cooker with the cut side facing down. If your ham is too large, you can trim the bone end slightly or angle it to fit.
  3. Pour about two-thirds of the prepared glaze over the ham, making sure to get some between the slices. Use a basting brush or your hands to spread the glaze evenly across the surface. Reserve the remaining third of the glaze for basting later.
  4. Place the lid on your slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook for 5 to 6 hours, depending on the size of your ham.
  5. After about 3 hours, remove the lid and spoon some of the accumulated juices from the bottom of the crockpot over the ham. Add half of your reserved glaze at this point.
  6. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush the remaining reserved glaze over the ham. Leave the lid slightly ajar for these final minutes if you want a slightly thicker, more caramelized coating.
  7. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the ham without touching the bone. It should read at least 140°F for a fully cooked ham that you're reheating.
  8. Turn off the slow cooker and let the ham rest for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring it to a cutting board. Tent it loosely with aluminum foil during this time. Slice and serve.

Notes

Line your slow cooker with aluminum foil before adding the ham for incredibly easy cleanup. The sugary glaze can become stubbornly stuck to the ceramic insert, but foil makes it a non-issue. Save the ham bone for making split pea soup or bean soup later. Store leftover ham in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months.