Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Ham

Transform your weeknight meals with this irresistibly tangy and savory Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Ham! This slow-cooked dish combines juicy chunks of ham with vibrant bell peppers, sweet pineapple, and a perfectly balanced homemade sweet-and-sour sauce made from brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce. The crock pot does all the work, infusing every bite with bold, mouthwatering flavors while keeping the preparation simple and stress-free. Ideal for busy families, this recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep time before it simmers to perfection over four hours. Serve over fluffy rice or noodles for a satisfying meal with maximum flavor and minimum fuss. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and casual gatherings, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s loaded with bold, punchy flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fully cooked ham
• 20 ounces pineapple chunks (with juice)
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 0.25 cups apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup bell peppers (red, green, or yellow, diced)
• 0.5 cups onion (diced)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the fully cooked ham into cubes or bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice from the can (reserve the pineapple chunks for later), brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce until well combined.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this to the sauce mixture and stir well to slightly thicken it.

Step 4

Place the ham cubes in the bottom of the crock pot, spreading them out evenly.

Step 5

Add the diced bell peppers and onion on top of the ham.

Step 6

Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the ham and vegetables.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 4 hours, stirring halfway through to ensure the sauce coats everything evenly.

Step 8

30 minutes before serving, add the reserved pineapple chunks to the crock pot and stir gently.

Step 9

Serve the sweet and sour ham warm over cooked rice, noodles, or as-is. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2030.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2121.7

Total Fat 46.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 453.6mg	0%
Sodium 12583.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 212.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 180.1g
Protein 197.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 219.5mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 3756.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.3%

Protein: 38.5%

Carbs: 41.2%