Slow Cooker Picnic Ham
Transform your next family dinner with the rich, savory-sweet flavors of this Slow Cooker Picnic Ham recipe. Perfect for holidays or casual gatherings, this effortlessly tender ham is slow-cooked to perfection with a mouthwatering blend of pineapple juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey, and a hint of cloves. The result? A juicy, flavor-packed ham that’s fall-off-the-bone tender and irresistibly glazed. With only 15 minutes of prep time and the slow cooker doing all the work, this recipe is as convenient as it is delicious. Serve this centerpiece dish with your favorite sides for a crowd-pleasing feast, and don't forget the optional glossy glaze for that extra touch of elegance. Perfect for busy cooks, this showstopper holiday ham is simple, stress-free, and guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pounds picnic ham (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1.5 cups pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
Instructions
Prepare the slow cooker by lightly spraying the interior with non-stick cooking spray or lining it with a slow cooker liner.
Rinse the picnic ham under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Place the ham in the slow cooker with the cut side facing downward.
In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and ground cloves until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the ham, ensuring it coats the ham evenly and some of the liquid pools at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6 hours, or until the ham is tender and the internal temperature near the bone reaches 145°F (63°C).
Halfway through the cooking time, baste the ham with the sauce from the slow cooker to keep it moist and flavorful.
Once cooked, carefully transfer the ham to a cutting board. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Optional: For a glossy glaze, transfer some of the cooking liquid to a saucepan and simmer until it reduces and thickens to desired consistency. Pour over the sliced ham before serving.
Serve the ham warm with your favorite side dishes, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 735 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.8 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 225.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 564 mg | 12% | |
*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.
