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Slow Cooker Ham

Slow Cooker Ham

This Slow Cooker Ham is a flavorful, succulent dish perfect for any gathering, featuring a delicious glaze of brown sugar, honey, and Dijon mustard.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Comfort Dinners
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ham
  • 5-7 lbs bone-in ham A bone-in ham ensures extra moisture and flavor.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup brown sugar This sweet ingredient helps caramelize.
  • 1/2 cup honey Feel free to swap with maple syrup.
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Enhances the flavor with a zesty kick.
  • 1 cup pineapple juice (100% juice) Adds sweetness and tenderizes the meat.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by placing your slow cooker on a stable surface. Unwrap the ham and set it flat-side down inside the cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and pineapple juice until smooth.
  3. Pour the glaze generously over the ham, ensuring that it seeps into all the nooks and crannies.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the ham is tender.
  5. Carefully remove the ham from the slow cooker and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  6. Slice the ham and serve, drizzling with the leftover sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color. For best results, always choose a bone-in ham for juiciness.

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