Crock Pot Ham
Make Crock Pot Ham with a butter brown sugar maple glaze. An easy holiday ham recipe made in the slow cooker!
Servings: 10
Equipment
- 8-quart or larger crockpot
- Medium bowl
- stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 1 spiral-cut, fully cooked boneless ham, 5 to 8 pounds
- ½ cup butter, divided
- 1 cup brown sugar, divided
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, plus more for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the ham cut side down in an 8-quart or larger crock pot.
- Melt ¼ cup of the butter in a medium bowl.
- Add ¾ cup of the brown sugar, maple syrup, pineapple juice, and thyme. Stir until combined.
- Pour the glaze over the ham, lifting it slightly so the mixture can run underneath and around all sides.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of brown sugar over the ham.
- Cut the remaining butter into pats and arrange them over the brown sugar.
- Cover and cook on low for approximately 3 hours, or until heated throughout.
- Check the center with a meat thermometer. It should reach 140°F or the temperature specified on the ham’s package.
- Spoon the sauce over the ham, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve warm.
Notes
Can I use a bone-in spiral ham?
Yes, as long as it is fully cooked and fits inside your slow cooker with the lid closed. A bone-in ham may take slightly longer to heat than a boneless ham.
Can I cook the ham on high?
Low heat is recommended because it gently warms the ham and helps prevent it from drying out. If you must use high heat, check the ham frequently and follow the heating instructions provided on its package.
Do I need to add water?
No. The maple syrup, pineapple juice, butter, and natural juices from the ham create plenty of moisture.
Should the ham be covered with liquid?
No. The ham does not need to be submerged. Pour the glaze over all sides and spoon the collected sauce over the ham before serving.
Can I prepare Crock Pot Ham ahead of time?
You can combine the glaze ingredients ahead of time and keep them refrigerated in a covered container. When you are ready to cook, place the ham in the crock pot, add the glaze, brown sugar, and butter, then cook as directed.
