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Pulled Ham

Tender, juicy ham that you can pull apart with a fork, dripping in a sweet and tangy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4-5 pounds bone-in ham
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Meat thermometer
  • Forks for shredding
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Trim excess fat from the ham.
  2. In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  3. Place the ham into the slow cooker, flat side down.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the ham, ensuring it's well coated.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 8 hours.
  6. After 8 hours, check the internal temperature of the ham with a meat thermometer; it should read at least 145°F.
  7. Remove the ham from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board.
  8. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
  9. Return the shredded ham to the slow cooker, mixing it with the remaining sauce.
  10. Serve warm.

Notes

This pulled ham is perfect for gatherings, serve on buns or with sides like coleslaw or cornbread.