Crockpot Spiral Ham Recipe
This crockpot spiral ham is coated in a sweet and savory glaze made with just a few simple ingredients, then slow cooked until perfectly tender. It's an easy and delicious way to serve ham for any holiday or special occasion!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 6 lbs. spiral-cut ham You want to find the smallest ham you can find that is around 6 pounds, if you get one that is larger, you may have cut off a piece to get it to fit in the slow cooker.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 Tbsp. dijon mustard
- ½ cup apple cider
- ½ tsp. ground cloves
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- Optional fresh herbs for garnish: (rosemary, parsley, thyme)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider, ground cloves, and black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Unwrap the spiral-cut ham and place it into the slow cooker, flat side down.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture over the ham, making sure to coat it evenly. Use a basting brush to spread the glaze into the crevices of the spiral cuts.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook the ham on low for 5 hours. Baste the ham with the cooking juices every hour to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Once the ham is fully cooked and heated through, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a serving platter. Garnish it with fresh herbs if desired. Allow the ham to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve the slow cooker spiral ham with your favorite side dishes and its cooking juices. Enjoy!
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Notes
- For added flavor, you can add a few sprigs of fresh herbs such as rosemary, or thyme to the slow cooker along with the other ingredients.
- Leftover ham can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can also freeze leftover ham. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and place it in the freezer for up to 2 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Leftover ham can be used in sandwiches soups or salads.
- Feel free to use any type of ham in this recipe, including a picnic ham for a more rustic option.
- For a unique twist, try substituting maple syrup in place of brown sugar for a warm, rich sweetness.
- Apple juice, pineapple juice, or orange juice each offer a wonderful alternative to apple cider, adding their own subtle layers of flavor.
- Adding a can of drained pineapple can transform the flavor of the ham, infusing it with a delicious tropical note!
Nutrition
Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 2726mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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