Fantastic Crock Pot Slow Cooker Ham

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Transform your holiday table with this **Fantastic Crock Pot Slow Cooker Ham**, a mouthwatering centerpiece that’s as simple as it is impressive! This recipe elevates a classic bone-in ham with a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, pure maple syrup, pineapple juice, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, with a zesty hint of orange. Thanks to the magic of the slow cooker, the ham stays tender, juicy, and infused with sweet and tangy flavors—perfect for stress-free entertaining. With just **15 minutes of prep time** and the convenience of slow cooking, this dish is ideal for hosting or special occasions. Serve it drizzled with its rich glaze for an unforgettable meal. Whether for Easter, Christmas, or any family gathering, this slow cooker ham will bring warmth and flavor to every bite!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 4 lbs bone-in fully cooked ham
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 0.5 tsp cloves
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp orange zest

📝 Instructions

5 steps

1. Unwrap the ham and pat it dry with paper towels, then place it flat-side down in the slow cooker.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, pineapple juice, cloves, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and orange zest. Whisk the ingredients together until well mixed.

3. Pour the glaze evenly over the ham, ensuring it drips down into the sides of the slow cooker.

4. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook the ham on LOW for 4 hours, basting the ham with the juices from the bottom of the slow cooker every hour if possible.

5. Allow the ham to rest for 10 minutes after cooking. Transfer the ham to a serving platter, slice, and serve with the glaze juices drizzled on top.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (303.8g)

Calories		500
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		12.8 g	16%
	Saturated Fat	4.6 g	23%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		136 mg	45%
Sodium		2774 mg	121%
Total Carbohydrate		47.4 g	17%
	Dietary Fiber	0.0 g	0%
	Total Sugars	46.5 g
Protein		47.7 g	95%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		58 mg	4%
Iron		3.0 mg	17%
Potassium		756 mg	16%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 928 cal (23.4%%)

Protein: 1524 cal (38.4%%)

Carbs: 1519 cal (38.2%%)