Description
A deliciously sweet and savory ham dish cooked in a slow cooker with pineapple and brown sugar for a flavorful holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked spiral-cut ham (6–8 lbs)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings, drained
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the ham: Place the fully cooked spiral ham cut-side down in a large slow cooker.
- Make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, melted butter, and cinnamon.
- Add the pineapple: Arrange pineapple rings over and around the ham. Add maraschino cherries if desired.
- Pour the glaze: Slowly pour the sweet pineapple mixture over the ham, allowing some glaze to seep between the slices.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, or until the ham is heated through to 140°F (60°C). Adjust the time according to the ham’s size and package instructions.
- Baste: Spoon the warm glaze over the ham every hour to keep it juicy and flavorful.
- Thicken the glaze: Transfer the cooking liquid to a saucepan and simmer for 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve: Brush the thickened golden glaze over the ham and serve warm with pineapple rings.
Notes
- For a sticky, caramelized finish, place the heated ham under the oven broiler for 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg