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Crockpot Honey Ham

This crockpot honey ham is juicy, sweet, and full of flavor! Made with brown sugar, honey, pineapple juice, and Dijon mustard, then finished under the broiler for a delicious caramelized glaze. Perfect for holiday dinners!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time3 hours 25 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Author: Julie Maestre

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 fully cooked spiral-sliced ham about 8-10 pounds
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water

Instructions

  • Place the fully cooked ham in a large crockpot, cut side down. If the ham is a little too big, position it as best you can while making sure the lid closes completely.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the honey, pineapple juice, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
  • Pour the honey mixture all over the ham. Rub the brown sugar over the ham, coating it as evenly as possible.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for about 3 hours, or until the ham is heated through. Check the internal temperature; fully cooked ham packaged in a USDA-inspected facility should generally be reheated to 140°F. Other cooked hams may require 165°F.
  • Carefully transfer the ham to an oven-safe baking dish. Pour the cooking liquid from the crockpot into a large skillet.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add the slurry to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Pour the thickened glaze over the ham. Place the ham under the broiler for about 2–3 minutes, watching it closely, until the glaze is beautifully caramelized.
  • Transfer the ham back to the crockpot along with the remaining juices and glaze. Serve immediately or use the keep warm setting, making sure the ham stays at 140°F or above.

Notes

  • Make sure you're using a fully cooked ham, not a fresh or uncooked ham.
  • Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your ham and your slow cooker. Three hours worked for my 10.25 pound ham, but always verify the internal temperature.
  • The glaze should be slightly thickened but still pourable.
  • Keep a close eye on the ham while broiling because the honey and brown sugar can burn quickly.
  • If making the ham ahead, keep it at 140°F or above on the warm setting.

Nutrition

Calories: 1073kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 86g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 248mg | Sodium: 4760mg | Potassium: 1184mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 4mg