Slow Cooker Barbecue Ham Sandwiches
4 Comments Feb 05, 2021
Updated Oct 19, 2024
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Make mouthwatering barbecue ham sandwich meat right in your slow cooker. Tastes just as good as a barbecue restaurant.
Sandwiches are a wonderful meal to make in your slow cooker. Also, try my Garlic Beer French Dips or Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes.
The inspiration for this recipe came from my sister in law. On thanksgiving she had prepared a spiral ham after it was done cooking she cut the ham into little squares and put into the slow cooker for easy serving. I saw that pile of meat and instantly though of piling that ham on a bun!
How to make barbecue ham sandwiches:
- Sliced Ham
- Barbecue Sauce – I use Sweet Baby Ray’s original barbecue sauce.
- Brown Sugar – Just two tablespoons
- Worcestershire Sauce – Add a beefy tangy flavor
- Apple Cider Vinegar – This helps counteract the sweetness in the recipe
How long do I cook?
- Ham is already cooked and just needs reheating, though we want to marry the ham and barbecue flavor, so we cook a little longer to achieve that.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours without opening the lid. (Cut the cooking time down by an hour if you use thin deli ham).
What kind of ham should I use?
- Sliced ham or spiral ham – I still cut this ham into smaller pieces for easy serving.
- Unsliced ham: You will need to slice this yourself before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Thin deli ham: Cook for one hour less if using thin deli ham so it doesn’t dry out.
How to serve barbecue ham sandwiches:
- Hamburger buns: Toasting the buns will help keep the saucy sandwiches together.
- Sliced Cheese: Sharp cheddar cheese is great with barbecued ham.
- Pickles: To add some crunch we love to add pickles to these sandwiches.
More ham recipes for your slow cooker:
- Slow Cooker Ham and Beans
- Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Ham
- Slow Cooker Pulled Ham
- Slow Cooker Ham and Cheese Corn
- Slow Cooker Ham Steaks and Pineapple
- Slow Cooker Apple and Clove Ham
- Slow Cooker Ham and Green Bean Chowder
- Slow Cooker Baked Beans Hawaiian
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Slow Cooker Barbecue Ham Sandwiches
How to Video
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. sliced ham, slice in half or quarters depending how large the pieces are.
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce.
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
Serving suggestions:
- hamburger buns, toasted
- sliced cheddar cheese
- sliced pickles
Instructions
- Add the sliced ham into the slow cooker and even it out so it's not all piled in one area.
- Pour over the barbecue sauce. Next, add the brown sugar evenly over the ham. Drizzle over the Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar.
- Add the lid and cook on LOW for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Serve on toasted buns and with cheese and pickles if desired.
Sarah’s Notes
- Sliced ham or spiral ham – I still cut this ham into smaller pieces for easy serving.
- Unsliced ham: You will need to slice this yourself before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Thin deli ham: Cook for one hour less if using thin deli ham so it doesn’t dry out.
Nutrition
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Excellent recipe w/sweet green relish added !
Pittsburgh style Ham BBQ uses thin sliced deli ham the thinner the better. In the actual sauce itself an 1)8 to a 1)4 cup f sweet relish can be added. As many times in my life that I have had these sandwiches never once was there a slice of cheese and pickles on it.
I agree. Nothing ever needed added.
I like good recipes