This Crockpot ham is coated in a sticky-sweet maple Dijon glaze and comes out juicy, tender, and full of flavor. With just 4 ingredients and the slow cooker doing the work, it is an easy holiday-style ham that is simple enough for weeknights, too.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: This ham is sweet, tangy, and savory with rich maple, a little zip from Dijon, and brown sugar that melts into a sticky glaze over the ham.
- Recommended Tools: A Crockpot is a must. An instant-read thermometer is also great for determining doneness.
- Serving Suggestions: Slice the ham and drizzle it with the crockpot juices for an easy, gravy-like glaze.
- Freezing: Freeze sliced ham in individual portions for quick meals later.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Ham: Use a 2-pound fully cooked ham. If your ham is larger, plan for a little extra cook time and check the temperature before serving. Spiral ham can dry out faster, so keep it tightly covered and rely on a thermometer to know when it’s ready.
- Glaze: Light or dark brown sugar both work in this recipe. Dark brown sugar gives a deeper caramel flavor than light brown sugar. Real maple syrup gives the best taste, but honey or pancake syrup can be used in a pinch.
- Variations: For a classic sweet and tangy flavor, add a small splash of pineapple juice to the glaze. A pinch of cloves or cinnamon adds a cozy holiday touch, and if your ham is very lean, a little broth or water can help create extra juices for drizzling.
How to Make Crockpot Ham
- Place the ham in the crockpot.
- Whisk the glaze ingredients and pour over the top (full recipe below).
- Cover and cook the ham.
When ready to serve, slice and drizzle with the juices on top.
Tips & Tricks for the Juciest Ham
- For Faster Cleanup: Use a liner or nonstick spray, as the glaze can get sticky.
- To Keep the Ham Juicy: Let it rest 5 minutes before slicing to keep the juices from leaking out.
- For Tall Hams: Set it on its side so the lid closes tightly. If the lid won’t close, seal with foil.
- For a Thicker Drizzle: Pour the juices into a small saucepan and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes to reduce before serving.
- If the Glaze Looks Grainy: Keep whisking! The brown sugar will smooth as it warms.
- For a Quick Ham: Try this ham steak recipe ready in less than 30 minutes.
Leftovers You’ll Love
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for 2 months.
Reheat slices with a spoonful of juices in a covered skillet or microwave at 50% power, and use in sandwiches, sliders, omelets, mac and cheese, or potato soup.
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Crockpot Brown Sugar Ham
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked boneless ham (about 2 pounds)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup dijon mustard or grainy mustard
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Place the ham in the crock pot and score the top of the ham with a knife, making a grid pattern about 1 inch apart from each other.
- Whisk together remaining ingredients until completley mixed and pour over ham.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until ham reaches an internal temperature of 140˚F.
- Slice and ham and serve, drizzling leftover juices on top.
Notes
- Allow ham to rest for 5 minutes before slicing to better retain the juices.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Ham can be frozen and will keep for 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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