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.
Need an easy crockpot ham recipe? Look no further! Only a few ingredients to the best holiday ham!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Ham
Slow Cooker Ham with brown sugar, mustard, and pineapple. A classic recipe perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
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Servings: 15
Calories: 492kcal
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
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.
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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
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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!
Can I use a can ham. I’m going make your recipe for Easter.
Can I use bone in uncooked ham& how long?
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.
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.
Could I use whole cloves with this recipe?
Yes, that will work fine!
I am curious if you use the pineapple in syrup or just juice????
In juice, but you can use either.
Instead of cutting the end off can you just put tin foil over it and crock pot?
I’ve never tried but have heard people doing this successfully.
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,?
It will be fine. 3.5 -4 hours on high. Takes a while to get the center hot.