↑

The Magical Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Recipes

  • Recipe Box
  • Buy my Digital Cookbook
  • About me
  • Contact Me
  • Free Slow Cooker Newsletter
    • Visit us on Pinterest
    • Visit us on Instagram
    • Visit us on Youtube
    • Visit us on Facebook
    • Visit us on Twitter

Home » Pork » Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Ham

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Ham

by Sarah Olson on December 19, 2019 | Updated March 29, 2021 72 Comments

22549shares
Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe
close up of pineapple on top of ham
collage of brown sugar ham photos for pinterest

Crockpot Ham is the best way to prepare your ham.

I add brown sugar, pineapple, brown sugar and mustard to this holiday ham.

Does your family cook turkey or ham for the holiday dinner? My family does both. Cooking both in a small oven can be tricky. Not only is this crocpot ham easy, but it also turns out moist, sweet and tender. Other great ham recipes I use are Apple and Clove Ham, Ham Steaks and Pineapple Rings or Jalapeno Ham.

slow cooker with large ham in it, pineapples on top.

Need an easy crockpot ham recipe? Look no further! Only a few ingredients to the best holiday ham!

Pork Shoulder Picnic ham in wrapper

How to make crockpot ham:

  • What kind of ham? Use either a pork shoulder picnic ham, spiral ham or black forest. Though, any ham will work great. Look for 6-7 pound ham, if you get one any larger you will need to cut a piece off the smaller end of the ham for it to fit in the crockpot. Make sure your ham is “cooked” not raw (very rare to find a raw ham, just want to be clear though that this recipe is for a cooked ham). If you are in question about if your ham is cooked or raw, ask your butcher or see this article on how to tell if your ham is fully cooked.
  • Mustard – Yellow, Dijon or stone ground. Not sure about adding mustard? Mustard adds tang to the ham and cuts down on the sweetness. Though, you can skip it if you don’t like mustard.
  • Brown Sugar – Some recipes call for many cups of brown sugar, you do not need to overdo it! Just a half-cup of brown sugar sweetens ham perfectly.
  • Pineapple – Use crushed, tidbits or rings! Any will do. I use a different kind every time I make this ham. Be sure to add the juices from the can.
Ingredients for crockpot ham; ham, brown sugar, mustard and pineapple

How long do I cook a ham in the crockpot?

  • Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or until the ham is hot in the center.
  • I often get comments on why cook a ham so long in the crockpot if it’s already cooked. It takes hours to heat the ham through in the slow cooker, and while it does that a wonderful sauce forms and flavors the ham.
Ham in slow cooker not warmed yet with mustard, brown sugar, and pineapple.

Can I use honey instead of brown sugar?

  • Yes, use 1/4 cup of honey in place of the 1/2 cup of brown sugar.
Warmed ham in crockpot

Leftover Ham Recipes:

  • Cook up in Breakfast recipes like Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
  • Grilled ham and cheese
  • Ham Salad
  • Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
  • Slow Cooker Ham and Cheese Corn
  • New Year’s Day Black Eyed Peas
Ham being carved in crockpot

Holiday Slow Cooker Sides to serve with Ham:

  • Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • Slow Cooker Candied Yams
  • Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
  • Slow Cooker Stuffing
  • Slow Cooker Butternut Squash

Want to make more magic in your crockpot? Stay up to date and subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.

ham in slow cooker, cooked with pineapple tidbits on top.

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Ham

5 from 24 votes
Slow Cooker Ham with brown sugar, mustard, and pineapple. A classic recipe perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Print Pin Rate Share by Text
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot ham
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 15
Calories: 492kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 6 – 7 lb. picnic pork shoulder ham, spiral ham or black forest this ham will say ready to eat, not raw and uncooked
  • 1/8 cup mustard yellow, dijon or stone ground
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 20 oz. can pineapple – tidbits, crushed or rings DO NOT DRAIN
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • Add the ham to the slow cooker. Squirt over the mustard. Pat over the brown sugar. Now pour over the pineapple.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours. Don't open the lid while it cooks, so heat doesn't escape.
  • Slice and serve with pineapple and juices. 

How to Video:

Recipe Notes:

Can I freeze the leftover ham?
Yes, place the ham in ziplock bags, squeeze out the air. Freezer for up to three months. Thaw in fridge. Use in your favorite recipes.
Can I use honey instead of brown sugar?
Use 1/4 cup honey in place of the brown sugar for a different flavoring.
My ham will not fit in my slow cooker!
If your ham is too large, cut off the smaller end portion. Use that extra ham in a another recipe.
 

Nutrition:

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 2179mg | Potassium: 578mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.8mg
Made this recipe?I want to see your photos! Tag me on Instagram @themagicalslowcooker
22549shares

FREE EMAIL SERIESSLOW COOKER SECRETS

Get Sarah's tricks to delicious and hands-free cooking!

    Filed Under: Dinner, Holidays, Pork Tagged With: christmas, Crock pot, crockpot, dinner, ham, slow cooker

    Comments

    1. JoAnne says

      April 5, 2021 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for this recipe!For years my family has purchased Honey Baked Hams for the holidays . They were always expensive but in recent years have become way beyond our budget. I bought a 6-lb half ham for less than 10.00 and used your recipe. It was delicious and a hit with the family.This is going to be my go-to recipe for ham from now on!

      Reply
    2. Nada says

      April 2, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      Can I use a can ham. I’m going make your recipe for Easter.

      Reply
    3. Lynn says

      January 28, 2021 at 8:35 am

      Can I use bone in uncooked ham& how long?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 28, 2021 at 9:16 am

        Yes, are you sure your ham isn’t cooked 99% of all hams in the us are precooked and just need to be heated and the same time should work for your ham.

        Reply
    4. Kathie says

      December 26, 2020 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yea!!!! This ham is awesome. I made it for Christmas dinner and it was very moist and delicious. I will never made a ham in the oven again. Thank you so much Sarah. Keep the great recipes coming.

      Reply
    5. Kay Nettles says

      December 19, 2020 at 9:53 am

      Could I use whole cloves with this recipe?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 19, 2020 at 11:12 am

        Yes, that will work fine!

        Reply
    6. Lisa A Morse says

      December 10, 2020 at 8:40 am

      I am curious if you use the pineapple in syrup or just juice????

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 10, 2020 at 9:04 am

        In juice, but you can use either.

        Reply
    7. Dee-D says

      April 12, 2020 at 6:02 am

      Instead of cutting the end off can you just put tin foil over it and crock pot?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 12, 2020 at 8:59 am

        I’ve never tried but have heard people doing this successfully.

        Reply
    8. Shayna says

      April 11, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      I am making your ham right now! My ham is about 7.5 lbs, but I would love for us to have it tonight with the kids. Could I cook the ham on high? For how long, and will it change the consistency,?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 11, 2020 at 1:23 pm

        It will be fine. 3.5 -4 hours on high. Takes a while to get the center hot.

        Reply
    9. Susan M Landes says

      April 10, 2020 at 4:24 pm

      I had to buy two 3 lb hams because they were out of the 6 lb hams. If I put them both in the crockpot at the same time. should I cook them still for the six hours or reduce the time? Thank you so much. This recipe looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 10, 2020 at 4:30 pm

        It does take a long time for the ham to heat up, I would plan on 6 hours, maybe turn to warm at 5 if it’s done.

        Reply
    10. Sheri says

      April 8, 2020 at 3:39 pm

      Is there something I can substitute for the pineapple? My granddaughter is allergic to pineapple.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 8, 2020 at 4:04 pm

        Hi Sheri! I use apple pie filling in another recipe, I bet you could use fresh apples. https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-apple-and-clove-ham/

        Reply
    11. Mo says

      April 8, 2020 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe my family ate since I can remember. And that’s a long time ago. Haha.

      Reply
    12. Maggie says

      April 8, 2020 at 11:51 am

      Can you do this recipe if you have just a ham steak?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 8, 2020 at 4:05 pm

        Yes! Will work fine.

        Reply
      • Tracey says

        December 5, 2020 at 5:41 pm

        How long in the crock pot for ham steaks

        Reply
        • Sarah Olson says

          December 5, 2020 at 7:42 pm

          I would do 4-5 hours on low. Here is a good recipe. https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-ham-steaks-pineapple-rings/

          Reply
    13. Wendy March says

      December 23, 2019 at 5:48 am

      This was a timely post. just before I got up this morning I was laying in bed wondering if I could use the slow cooker for my Christmas ham, and if so, how long. Frees up a lot of ‘real estate’ in the oven to cook it elsewhere. I have a black forest ham, two ‘cut’ sides, do I place the larger cut side down, wih the outside cured portion facing upwards? This is how I place it when cooking in the oven, just not positive I would do the same in a slow cooker. Thanks for the tips and Merry Christmas to one & all!

      Reply
    14. Betty Bilnoski says

      December 23, 2019 at 3:52 am

      5 stars
      I wish I’d seen your recipe sooner. I’m a novice when it comes to cooking hams. I recently bought a 6.5# boneless, spiral ham to cook in my Crockpot. I panicked when it didn’t fit in my large Crockpot and decided to cook it in the oven. I used cola, brown sugar and pineapple rings. It was delicious but I was disappointed that I couldn’t use my Crockpot.
      So my question is, when you say cut off the smaller end and place in Crockpot, which end is facing up? It seems like even after cutting off the smaller end, the other larger end will still be too tall for me to cover the crockpot.
      Your advice please? I have a larger 8# ham I’d like to cook for family that will be visiting next week.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 23, 2019 at 7:01 am

        I usually put the smaller end up when I have to cut it. It really doesn’t matter though!

        Reply
        • Betty Bilnoski says

          December 25, 2019 at 4:27 pm

          5 stars
          Thanks!

          Reply
    15. Jennifer says

      December 23, 2019 at 1:31 am

      I have a 5# canned ham that’s fully cooked. . Would it work as well? Would the cooking time need to be adjusted?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 23, 2019 at 7:02 am

        Hi Jennifer! Since it’s not cold and it’s smaller I’d say 4-5 hours on low.

        Reply
    16. Kristin says

      December 16, 2019 at 7:23 am

      I was only able to find an 8 pound ham. It is precooked. Would the cooking time still work or do I need to do it longer for that extra pound?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 16, 2019 at 8:46 am

        You may need to do an hour longer and may have to cut a piece of the ham off to make it fit, but don’t fret you can use that ham for other recipes like breakfast, ham and cheese sandwiches or soups.

        Reply
    17. meredith says

      March 28, 2018 at 8:07 am

      So, the only ham I was able to get (since Easter is this Sunday and I did this last minute!) is bone-in. Does this change any time at all?

      Reply
      • Athena says

        March 29, 2018 at 10:14 am

        I have a bone in ham also. I’m wanting to cook it tonight. Hopefully, we get a response soon.

        Reply
        • Sarah Olson says

          March 29, 2018 at 11:42 am

          Any ham will work fine. I can never find the exact ham I’m looking for usually, so this recipe is flexible

          Reply
    18. Pamela Stewart says

      March 21, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      If you don’t want to use a glaze, will the ham be drier?

      Reply
    « Older Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published.

    Recipe Rating




    Photo of Sarah Olson holding a slow cooker

    Hello! I'm Sarah

    Welcome to The Magical Slow Cooker. Let me help you find recipes for your slow cooker that you'll enjoy!
    • Visit us on Pinterest
    • Visit us on Instagram
    • Visit us on Youtube
    • Visit us on Facebook
    • Visit us on Twitter

    Side Dish Recipes

    green beans and bacon is sauce in slow cooker and on wooden spoon

    Slow Cooker Green Beans and Bacon

    Close up of cooked garlic parmesan potatoes in slow cooker

    Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with wooden serving spoon

    Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

    stove top stuffing done cooking in slow cooker

    How to make Stove-Top Stuffing in the Slow Cooker

    close up of sweet potatoes wedges in a slow cooker

    Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Wedges

    close up of green bean casserole with a spoon in it.

    Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

    Magical Cooker logo

    FREE EMAIL SERIESSLOW COOKER SECRETS

    Get Sarah's tricks to delicious and hands-free cooking!

      Most Popular Recipes

      close up of enchilada casserole

      Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

      close up photo of chicken, potatoes and green beans in slow cooker

      Seasoned Chicken, Potatoes and Green beans

      shredded creamy chicken with bacon and cheese on top.

      Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

      close up of pasta, chicken and cheese in slow cooker

      Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

      cooked salisbury steaks in gravy in slow cooker

      Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

      Close up of chicken and gravy in a slow cooker.

      Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

      Featured on:

      Featured in BuzzFeed, The Kitchen, Popsugar, 12 Tomatoes, yummly, Today, and Country Living
      smaller magical slow cooker logo

      FREE EMAIL SERIESSLOW COOKER SECRETS

        Privacy Policy  Nutritional Disclosure

        The Magical Slow Cooker is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com
        Copyright ©2021, The Magical Slow Cooker. All Rights Reserved.
        Design by Pixel Me Designs