This Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pineapple Ham is sweet and spicy and goes great with the usual holiday sides.
The ham has a southern spicy flavor to it and goes great with the usual ham fixings like mashed potatoes or even baked beans. Perfect for feeding a crowd.
Hi all! If you like spicy food, then you will enjoy this ham recipe. The ham turns out sweet and spicy.
How long do I cook ham in the slow cooker?
- A 6 hour cooking time is the right amount of time to not overcook and dry out the ham since it is already cooked.
- The slow cooker takes a while to warm up an entire ham, and in that time, a wonderful sauce forms from the brown sugar, onions, pineapple and jalapeno.
Can I use a spiral ham instead of an unsliced picnic ham?
Any cut of ham will work well in this recipe and you will have great results. You can use:
- Spiral ham
- Ham steaks
- Ham slices
- Black forest
Sides for ham:
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Jalapeno Corn – a bit decadent but a crowd pleaser
- Slow Cooker Fresh Garlic Green Beans – a perfect healthy side for this ham
- Slow Cooker Land your Man Baked Beans – Ham and beans are a perfect match
- Slow Cooker Party Potatoes – Who doesn’t like cheesy potatoes?
Wouldn’t this be a great recipe for Christmas or Easter? Something different but wonderfully delicious. Have a great week!
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Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pineapple Ham
Ham slow-cooked in the crockpot with pineapple and jalapeno.
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Servings: 15
Calories: 480kcal
Equipment Needed:
- Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger
Ingredients:
- 6 lb. picnic shoulder ham
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 20 oz. can pineapple chunks
- 2 jalapenos, sliced
Instructions:
- Add the ham to the slow cooker, add the brown sugar, onion, pineapple chunks with the juices and the jalapenos.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Slice and serve with juices and the cooked pineapple and jalapenos.
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How can I make this less spicy?
Use a green bell pepper instead of jalapeno.
Can I use a spiral ham?
Yes! sprial ham (or any cut of ham) will work great in this recipe. You can use any of these types of ham:
- Spiral ham
- Ham steaks
- Ham slices
- Black forest
Nutrition:
Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 2155mg | Potassium: 585mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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Only have jarred jalapenos, not fresh. Ok to use instead?
yes, those will work fine.
My wife is allergic to pineapple. Would it come out just as good without the pineapple?
Yes, I think it will be fine. I’d add some apple juice if possible.
Thanks so much Nicole!
Can you use fresh pineapple in this recipe instead of canned? If so, how much?
And should you cut the ham and return it to the slow cooker at some point. If so, at what point?