Slow Cooker Ham Steaks and Pineapple Rings
35 CommentsUpdated Nov 23, 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
If you have extra ham to use up, recipes like Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup and Slow Cooker Quiche are always easy options.
You can also make hearty dishes such as Pinto Beans and Ham, Slow Cooker Ham and Beans, or Black Eyed Peas Recipe for a cozy dinner.
For something classic and comforting, Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is another great way to put leftover ham to work.
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.
This sounds delicious! We are going to try it along with potato salad and green bean casserole. Thanks so much!
I am new to cooking but I had to do this one for Thanksgiving.. sealed and simmering..yummy. The sauce alone was stand alone terrific.
Made this following the recipe exactly as written, and it turned out awesome! The sauce was so delicious on mashed potatoes with garlic carrots!
I am attempting to make this right now. I was going to do another recipe with what I had, which is pineapple chunks. My other recipe that I had was all of a sudden not able to open due to something wrong with the link. So, I don’t have any cherries. Hopefully, it turns out ok.
Sarah, this makes me hungry for Easter Dinner- this is so pretty and kinda “dressy” for a nice meal! Thank you for sharing this with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- PINNED!
Tina Fey’s character, Liz Lemon, sings about Ham in an episode….this is that kind of ham!! “Somebody – get me some HHHHAAAAAmmmmm!”
She would approve 🙂
Lol Kim! I loved that episode! Yes I think Liz would approve!
In the UK, we have ham & pineapple with fried eggs, peas & chips. It’s typical pub grub & it is SO good! i love your idea of doing ham in the crock pot!
Love ham in the crock pot!!! Thanks for sharing. xo San
I’ve had ham made in the crockpot before and it was delicious!! And I love ham with pineapple! This looks like a winner!
Ham and pineapple is one of my very favorite dinners. Can’t wait to try this!