Description
This Crockpot Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze is a tender, flavorful ham slow-cooked to perfection in a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze. The slow cooking method ensures juicy meat infused with a delicious brown sugar and ground mustard rub, finished with a thickened pineapple glaze that adds an extra layer of sweetness and zest. Perfect for holiday dinners or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ham and Rub
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 6-8 lb bone-in ham
- 1 cup pineapple juice (for cooking)
Glaze
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup reserved ham juices
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rub: In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground mustard thoroughly to make the rub mixture.
- Prepare the Ham: Unwrap the 6-8 lb bone-in ham and place it into a 6-quart slow cooker. Trim the ham if necessary to fit. Rub the brown sugar and mustard mixture all over the surface of the ham evenly.
- Cook the Ham: Pour 1 cup pineapple juice into the slow cooker around the ham. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140℉, ensuring it is fully heated and tender.
- Make the Glaze: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup pineapple juice and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.
- Combine Juices: Strain the cooking juices from the crockpot ham and reserve them. Measure ½ cup of these juices and add to the pineapple juice and cornstarch mixture in the saucepan.
- Simmer and Thicken: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until the glaze thickens to desired consistency.
- Adjust the Flavor: Taste the glaze and add 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar as desired for sweetness. If the glaze is too salty, add a couple of tablespoons of water to balance the flavor. To thicken further, mix additional water and cornstarch and stir into the glaze.
Notes
- Ensure the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140℉ for safe consumption.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar in the glaze to balance sweetness and saltiness.
- If glaze thickens too much, thin with a little water mixed with cornstarch for best texture.
- Use bone-in ham for the best flavor and moisture retention during slow cooking.
- Reserve ham juices carefully as they add great flavor to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crockpot ham, slow cooker ham, pineapple glaze, holiday ham recipe, brown sugar ham, glazed ham, slow cooked ham
