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You can’t go wrong with Crockpot Ham for special occasions. Tender ham that has a brown sugar glaze along with pineapple and a touch of Dijon mustard.
I make ham in the crockpot for almost every holiday—Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas—and this is our tried-and-true family recipe. It’s easy to throw together and always comes out moist, with a sweet pineapple sauce that’s perfect for spooning over your sides. Whether you’re serving a crowd or want leftovers for sandwiches, this slow cooker ham delivers every time.
What you’ll need:
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy and flavorful slow cooker ham:
- A ready-to-eat ham – Most hams in the United States are precooked, and that’s what you want.
- Your favorite mustard (yellow, Dijon, or stone ground)
- Light or dark brown sugar
- Canned pineapple (use the juice, don’t drain!)
- A large slow cooker (6-quart or bigger)
How to Make Crockpot Ham
Place the ham in your slow cooker, then top it with mustard, brown sugar, and the pineapple along with all its juices. The low and slow cooking time will keep your ham moist. Though, don’t over cook or you will make pulled ham. Find the full Recipe in the recipe card below the images.
Cook’s Notes
You can replace the honey with brown sugar. Use 1/4 cup of honey in place of the 1/2 cup of brown sugar.
Trim the ham if it’s too large for your slow cooker; removing a piece from the narrow end usually does the trick. If your ham is still too large, you can add foil over the entire slow cooker then add the lid on top — though the cooking time will take longer.
Use whole pineapple rings for the classic look of a holiday ham, you can even add maraschino cherries as well.
Serving Ideas for Ham
Ham is one of those fantastic main courses that pair well with a variety of side dishes; here are my favorites.
Crockpot ham pairs perfectly with rich Crockpot Baked Beans, creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, and holiday favorites like Crockpot Green Bean Casserole, stuffing, or pineapple casserole. Add a spoonful of Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce to round out the plate.
Leftovers? Enjoy them cold, in sandwiches, or stirred into soups like Slow Cooker Ham and Beans or 15 Bean Soup with Ham.
Featured Comment
“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.”
– kATHIE
Crockpot Ham
How to Video
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 (Maille dijon mustard is my favorite)
- 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. Spread over the mustard. Pat over the brown sugar. Now pour over the pineapple with its juices.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours. Don't open the lid while it cooks, so heat doesn't escape.
- Slice and serve with pineapple and juices.
Sarah’s Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
I bought an 8.87 lb. ham cuz that was the smallest the store had, will it take longer to cook and more of the recipe,
It will take longer. I would check to see if it fits, often I can’t get hams that big to fit, and can’t cut it down because of the bone. Just add a little more of everything, doesn’t need to be exact. It will take 6-7 hours on low.
This is so delicious my whole family loves it. Thank you. You have excellent taste.
Made this for dinner on Boxing Day. It was so easy but delicious. My grandson, age 5, said it was the best ham he has ever eaten. It really was very tasty but after a busy Christmas day I loved the simplicity. Thank you.
Can I use this same recipe for a Boston butt
Yes, though a boston butt will take 7 hours on high or 10-12 on low for it is raw.
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.