Southern Style Crock Pot Ham
Tender, juicy, and bursting with bold Southern flavors, this Southern Style Crock Pot Ham is the ultimate crowd-pleasing centerpiece for any holiday or special family meal. Perfectly slow-cooked for six hours, this recipe transforms a fully-cooked bone-in ham into a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. Coated in a luscious blend of brown sugar, maple syrup, pineapple juice, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, the ham is elevated with a caramelized sweetness that’s perfectly balanced by tangy Dijon mustard. Studded with pineapple slices and basted in a buttery glaze, this easy crock pot recipe ensures maximum flavor with minimal effort. Serve it warm with your favorite Southern sides, and don’t forget to drizzle the optional pineapple glaze on top for a truly show-stopping finish. Ideal for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, this slow-cooked ham will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 lbs bone-in ham (fully cooked)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 8 pieces pineapple slices (in juice, not syrup)
- 1 cup pineapple juice (reserved from sliced pineapples)
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 12 cloves whole cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1. Place the bone-in ham in the crock pot, flat side facing down.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, pineapple juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and cinnamon. Whisk until smooth.
3. Rub the entire ham generously with the brown sugar mixture, making sure to coat all sides evenly.
4. Arrange the pineapple slices over the top and sides of the ham, securing them in place with toothpicks if needed.
5. Insert whole cloves evenly spaced across the ham for added flavor.
6. Pour the remaining brown sugar mixture into the bottom of the crock pot.
7. Cut the butter into small pieces and scatter them around the ham in the crock pot.
8. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours, basting the ham with the cooking juices every 1-2 hours for maximum flavor.
9. Once done, carefully transfer the ham to a serving platter. Remove any cloves and toothpicks if used.
10. Optional: Pour the remaining juices from the crock pot into a saucepan and simmer on medium heat for 5-7 minutes to reduce into a glaze. Drizzle over the ham before serving.
11. Serve warm and enjoy your Southern-style crock pot ham with your favorite sides!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 251.4 g | 322% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.9 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1667 mg | 556% | |
| Sodium | 33234 mg | 1445% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 480.0 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 443.7 g | ||
| Protein | 581.6 g | 1163% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 552 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 9545 mg | 203% | |
*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.
