Slow Cooker Ham

Slow cooker ham is the ultimate easy main dish that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Made with only 4 ingredients, this holiday ham recipe creates a perfectly tender, caramelized glaze as it slowly cooks. Perfect for holidays (like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter), family gatherings, Sunday dinners, or even meal prep. 

Ingredients For Slow Cooker Ham

• Spiral Cut Ham
• Brown Sugar
• Maple Syrup
• Canned Pineapple Chunks In Pineapple Juice 

Other Holiday Meats

• Whole Turkey

• Leg of Lamb

• Boneless Turkey Breast

• Duck

• Turkey Legs

• Turkey Tenderloin

How To Make Ham In The Crock-Pot

1. Add the ham to the slow cooker.
2. Separate the ham slices and rub the brown sugar evenly all over the ham on all sides.
3. Pour the pineapple juice chunks and the maple syrup over the ham.
4. Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.
5. 30 minutes before serving, pour the pineapple juice on top of the ham.
6. Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before carving.

FAQs & Tips

What kind of ham should you use?

This recipe calls for a spiral-cut ham. This is recommended because it allows the glaze to seep into every slice. If you use a non-cut, whole ham, I suggest you score the surface to help it absorb flavor.

What size of ham should you use?

Pick a ham that will fit your slow cooker. I suggest a ham that’s between 5 to 7 pounds.

Are you cooking the ham or reheating it? 

Most spiral hams are already cooked so you’re really just reheating it. 

Should you add any more liquid?

Nope! No other liquid is needed beyond the pineapple and its juice. The ham will also release its own juices as it slow cooks.

How do you serve this?

This slow cooker ham is perfect for holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Serve this alongside comforting sides like candied yams, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and green beans.

How do you store leftovers?

Store leftover crockpot ham in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

What size slow cooker should you use?

I used a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot.

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Slow cooker ham is the ultimate easy main dish that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Made with only 4 ingredients, this holiday ham recipe creates a perfectly tender, caramelized glaze as it slowly cooks. Perfect for holidays (like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter), family gatherings, Sunday dinners, or even meal prep.

• Author: Shannon Epstein
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 hours
• Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: 12 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Paleo

Ingredients

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• 6 to 8 pound spiral-cut ham
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 20 ounces canned pineapple chunks in pineapple juice

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Instructions

1. Add the ham to the slow cooker.
2. Separate the ham slices and rub the brown sugar evenly all over the ham on all sides.
3. Pour the pineapple juice chunks and the maple syrup over the ham.
4. Cook for 3 to 4 hours on low.
5. 30 minutes before serving, pour 1/2 cup of the pineapple juice on top of the ham.
6. Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before carving.

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