Description
This Crockpot Ham recipe offers a wonderfully tender and flavorful ham slow-cooked with a sweet and tangy brown sugar and pineapple juice glaze. Perfect for family gatherings or holiday meals, this easy-to-make dish uses minimal ingredients and develops deep flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 (6-8 lb) bone-in ham
- 1 cup pineapple juice
For the Glaze
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- ½ cup reserved ham juices
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the ham rub: In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground mustard thoroughly to create a flavorful sugar mustard rub.
- Place ham in slow cooker: Unwrap the ham and place it in a 6-quart slow cooker, trimming if necessary to fit. Rub the brown sugar mixture all over the surface of the ham evenly.
- Add pineapple juice and cook: Pour 1 cup pineapple juice into the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for about 4 hours or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C), ensuring it is heated through.
- Prepare the glaze: Whisk together 1 cup pineapple juice and 1 tablespoon corn starch in a medium saucepan until smooth. Strain the cooking juices from the crockpot and add ½ cup of these juices to the saucepan with the pineapple juice mixture. Heat over medium-high heat, bringing it to a simmer.
- Thicken and adjust glaze: Cook the glaze until it thickens. Taste and add 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar as desired for sweetness. If it’s too salty, add a couple tablespoons of water to balance the flavor. To thicken further, mix additional corn starch with water and stir into the glaze until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve: Slice the ham and serve drizzled with the warm pineapple glaze for a deliciously sweet and tangy finish.
Notes
- You can use uncut or spiral sliced ham. Keep in mind that spiral sliced ham heats quicker and can dry out if cooked too long, so adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Reserve ham juices from the slow cooker to enhance the glaze flavor and reduce waste.
- If you prefer a less sweet glaze, adjust brown sugar quantity to taste.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ham reaches a safe internal temperature of 140°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crockpot ham, slow cooker ham, pineapple glazed ham, holiday ham recipe, easy ham recipe
