Crock Pot Mt Dew Pineapple Ham
Transform your holiday table into a showstopper with this irresistibly sweet and savory Crock Pot Mt Dew Pineapple Ham! This no-fuss recipe combines the rich, smoky flavors of a perfectly cooked bone-in ham with a tangy-sweet glaze crafted from pineapple juice, brown sugar, maple syrup, and the surprising fizz of Mountain Dew soda. Slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection, the ham is adorned with tender pineapple slices and optional maraschino cherries for a vibrant, festive presentation. Perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any special gathering, this dish brings out bold flavors with a touch of retro nostalgia, all while keeping your oven free for other sides. With only 15 minutes of prep and a few hours in the crock pot, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s as easy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pounds Bone-in ham (fully cooked)
- 1 can Pineapple slices (canned, in juice)
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 12 ounces Mountain Dew soda
- 10 pieces Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
Unwrap the ham and pat it dry with paper towels. Place the ham in the crock pot flat-side down.
Drain the canned pineapple slices, reserving the juice. Set the juice aside and arrange the pineapple slices on top of the ham.
Optional: Secure the pineapple slices with toothpicks, and place maraschino cherries in the centers, pinning them with the toothpicks as well.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ground cloves, and maple syrup until it forms a paste. Rub the mixture over the top and sides of the ham, ensuring even coverage.
Pour the reserved pineapple juice and Mountain Dew soda around the base of the ham in the crock pot. Avoid pouring directly over the ham to prevent washing off the glaze.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 5 hours or until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
Baste the ham with the juices from the bottom of the crock pot every hour to keep it moist and flavorful.
Once the ham is fully heated, carefully remove it from the crock pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Serve warm, garnished with the cooked pineapple slices and cherries if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.6 g | 288% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.1 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1601 mg | 534% | |
| Sodium | 32771 mg | 1425% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.5 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 296.2 g | ||
| Protein | 577.6 g | 1155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 8562 mg | 182% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
