Slow Cooked Ham
Transform your holiday table with this luxurious Slow Cooked Ham, a show-stopping centerpiece that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Featuring a tender, bone-in spiral-cut ham cooked to perfection in a rich glaze of brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, and a hint of ground cloves, this recipe delivers a sweet and savory masterpiece packed with flavor. The slow cooker does all the work, ensuring the ham stays juicy and infused with the aromatic glaze, while occasional basting enhances its caramelized coating. Perfect for festive gatherings or family dinners, this effortless dish serves up to 12 and pairs beautifully with classic sides like mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Whether it’s Easter, Christmas, or Sunday dinner, this Slow Cooked Ham is guaranteed to impress!
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Ingredients
- 8 lbs bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 0.5 tsp ground cloves
- 0.5 cup water
Directions
Step 1
Place the ham flat-side down in a large slow cooker.
Step 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, ground cloves, and water until combined.
Step 3
Pour the glaze mixture over the ham, ensuring it is evenly coated. Use a spoon to scoop up juices and drizzle over any exposed parts of the ham.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 6 hours, basting the ham with the cooking juices every 1-2 hours to keep it moist and flavorful.
Step 5
After 6 hours, carefully transfer the ham to a serving platter. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Step 6
Spoon some of the leftover glaze from the slow cooker over the ham before serving for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (4403.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6734.9 |
| Total Fat 205.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 72.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 1814.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 44293.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 427.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 424.1g | |
| Protein 763.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 534.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 35.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 10351.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories