Slow Cooker Ham Steaks and Pineapple Rings
33 Comments Jul 27, 2024
Updated May 27, 2025
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Don’t want to cook a large ham but want a flavorful ham steak? Try this easy slow cooker ham steaks and pineapple rings recipe for a beautiful dinner recipe that only takes a few minutes to assemble.
When I’m looking for a dinner recipe I always forget about how good ham is! Great with slow cooker green bean casserole or root beer baked beans. .
This Crockpot Ham Steaks and Pineapple Rings recipe turned out amazing. I was thumbing through one of my favorite cookbooks “The Whistle Stop Cafe” by Fannie Flagg, and saw a recipe for ham steaks and pineapple rings, and I knew I had to create a recipe with ham steaks for my slow cooker.
If you are looking for an EASY holiday main dish for Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas, this crockpot ham steaks is a winner! If you are looking for a whole ham with pineapple, try my Crockpot Ham.
Recipe Ingredients
- Ham – A small ham sliced or pre-sliced ham steaks.
- Pineapple Slices – 1 can, save the juices for the sauce.
- Brown Sugar – Gives the ham sweetness.
- Mustard – Yellow table mustard for a depth of flavor.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – Adds tang and helps cut the sweetness.
- Maraschino Cherries – Makes the dish beautiful and add a slight cherry flavor.
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Variations
Maple Syrup can be used in place of the brown sugar.
Crushed pineapple or pineapple tidbits work just as great as pineapple slices.
Fresh cherries (pitted) work great if you don’t like using maraschino cherries.
Dijon mustard or honey mustard can be used instead of yellow table mustard.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step One – Make a sauce with the pineapple juice, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and mustard.
Step Two – Place the ham steaks into the crockpot and pour over the homemade brown sugar glaze.
Step Three – Place the pineapple rings over the ham and add the cherries.
Step Four – Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. Serve and enjoy!
What should I serve with ham steaks?
- Ham is a main dish that pairs well with potato sides like my Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes, Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes, or Slow Cooker Baked Potato Casserole.
- Create a light and healthy meal by serving it alongside steamed vegetables, roasted green beans, or a crisp green salad.
- Don’t forget to add dinner rolls or homemade buttered biscuits to this delicious meal. Or try my slow cooker cornbread.
Recipe FAQs
Store any leftover ham in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze this recipe for up to 3 months. Once you’re ready to eat it, set it out to defrost overnight and then reheat it in the oven (or your slow cooker). It will taste just as wonderful as when you first cooked it!
Recipes for leftover ham:
- Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
- Slow Cooker Quiche
- Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham
- Slow Cooker Ham and Beans
- Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Slow Cooker Ham Steaks and Pineapple Rings
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs. ham , sliced into 1/2 inch slices (you can use more or less ham) or you can buy presliced ham steaks
- 20 oz. pineapple slices, reserve juices for sauce
- 6 oz. maraschino cherries, drained
- 3 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed
- 1 Tbsp. mustard
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Add ham slices, pineapple slices, and maraschino cherries to the slow cooker.
- Whisk the reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a medium sized bowl until smooth.
- Pour the suace over ham, pineapple, and cherries in the slow cooker.
- Cover, and cook for 5 hours on LOW, with out opening the lid during cooking time.
- Drizzle sauce over each serving. ENJOY!
Sarah’s Notes
- Maple Syrup can be used in place of the brown sugar.
- Crushed pineapple or pineapple tidbits work just as great as pineapple slices.
- Fresh cherries (pitted) work great if you don’t like using maraschino cherries.
- Dijon mustard or honey mustard can be used instead of yellow table mustard.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Can you make this in a pressure cooker??
I do not test my recipes in the pressure cooker. You would need to make sure there is enough liquid.
could I use boneless pork chops with this recipe
Yes, though you’ll need to cook a little longer .
Can this be pre-made for an event? How would I heat up on the day of the event?
Ham is already cooked, so by heating again it will be cooked a third time and won’t be the best. I would cook this fresh the day of in the slow cooker or another way.
I’m making this now. I’m using Horseradish Mustard for a little extra spice. Smells really great.