Crock Pot Ham

Crock Pot Ham is a set-it-and-forget-it kind of meal!

With just minutes of prep and a simple and delicious glaze, ham is slow cooked to tender perfection for an easy holiday favorite.

A crockpot ham recipe is an easy way to prepare a holiday dinner or a Sunday supper.

It takes only about 10 minutes to prepare.
Since it slow cooks, the ham is tender and juicy every time.
Making ham in a slow cooker saves oven space for scalloped potatoes!
It’s so easy that it practically cooks itself.

Crock Pot ham is the ultimate hassle-free recipe for a holiday meal everyone will rave about! The rich, sweet, and tangy glaze made with apple jelly, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard packs a ton of flavor and caramelizes perfectly as it cooks. Simply brush the glaze between the slices, tuck in a sprig of rosemary, and let your slow cooker handle the rest. The result is a tender, juicy ham that’s bursting with mouthwatering flavor every time! #spendwithpennies

What You’ll Need For CrockPot Ham

Ham: I like to use a spiral ham since it’s easy to cut and serve, but any fully cooked ham will work. Choose an 8 to 10-pound ham to fit in a 6 to 7-quart CrockPot. I prefer spiral ham as it’s easy to serve.
Preserves: Use either apricot preserves, apple jelly, or orange marmalade as the base of the glaze.
Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds sweetness and flavor.
Flavor: Dijon mustard and a pinch of ginger add flavor while cider vinegar balances sweetness.

Variation:

How Much Ham To Buy

You will need:

¼ – ⅓ lb. per person of boneless ham
⅓ – ½ lb. per person of bone-in ham

adding ingredients together to make glaze for Crock Pot Ham

Holly’s Tips For a Perfect Crockpot Ham

No liquid needed: No liquid is needed in this recipe, the ham will release juices as it cooks. While not required, you can add up to ½ cup of pineapple juice to the bottom of the slow cooker if desired.
Make your own glaze: For the best flavor, discard the glaze packet with the ham and use the glaze recipe below.
Sore the meat:If using ham that isn’t spiral cut, score the outside by running a knife diagonally about 1/8-inch deep to allow the glaze to get into the meat.
Use a thermometer: A smoked ham should be cooked to 140°F on a meat thermometer—remove it from the slow cooker at about 135°F as the temperature will continue to rise as it rests.
Check it early: Slow cookers can vary, so check the ham early to ensure it doesn’t overcook.

What to Serve With Ham

Ham pairs well with almost any kind of side dish; here are our favorites!

Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Find my favorite leftover ham recipes here.

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Crock Pot Ham is the perfect holiday ham recipe. It takes just 5 minutes of prep and the slow cooker does all of the work!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

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For the glaze, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the preserves or jelly. Whisk in the remaining glaze ingredients. Bring to a boil and let boil for 1 minute while stirring.
In the bottom of a 6 to 7-quart slow cooker, sprinkle ¼ cup of brown sugar.
If the ham has a plastic disk in the center, remove the disk and discard it. Place the ham on a large cutting board or baking sheet and use a knife to score the top* of the ham, ⅛-inch deep, in a criss-cross pattern.
Separate the layers of ham and brush some of the glaze into the layers. Place the ham into the slow cooker and pour the remaining glaze over the top.
Add rosemary sprigs, cover slow cooker (see note), and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the ham reaches 140℉.

Temp Check: Slow cookers can vary; check the ham early using an instant-read thermometer to ensure it doesn’t overcook.
Ham: Be sure to check your package to ensure that the ham is smoked/ fully cooked. The package will tell what temperature the ham needs to reach.
Score the ham: If your ham is not spiral cut, score the ham to allow the glaze to seep into the meat.
Substitution: Apple jelly can be substituted with apricot jam/jelly/preserves, apple butter, or even orange marmalade.
Ham Size: If the ham is too large for the lid to close completely, cover the slow cooker with foil and place the lid on top of the foil to seal in the heat.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Ham, Main Course, Slow Cooker

Cuisine American

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