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.
Print Pin RateServings: 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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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.
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.
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.
Is there something I can substitute for the pineapple? My granddaughter is allergic to pineapple.
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/
This is a great recipe my family ate since I can remember. And that’s a long time ago. Haha.
Can you do this recipe if you have just a ham steak?
Yes! Will work fine.
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!
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.
I usually put the smaller end up when I have to cut it. It really doesn’t matter though!
Thanks!
I have a 5# canned ham that’s fully cooked. . Would it work as well? Would the cooking time need to be adjusted?
Hi Jennifer! Since it’s not cold and it’s smaller I’d say 4-5 hours on low.
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?
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.
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?
I have a bone in ham also. I’m wanting to cook it tonight. Hopefully, we get a response soon.
Any ham will work fine. I can never find the exact ham I’m looking for usually, so this recipe is flexible
If you don’t want to use a glaze, will the ham be drier?