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Crockpot Honey Glazed Ham

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This easy crockpot honey glazed ham is sticky-sweet, tender, and bursting with classic holiday flavor. The slow cooker does all the work, making it a foolproof centerpiece for holidays or family dinners with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 4–6 lbs)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • For garnish (optional): fresh parsley, sliced oranges, or pineapple rings
  • Extra honey or glaze for drizzling before serving

Instructions

  1. Remove the ham from its packaging and discard any plastic disk from the bone end. Pat the ham dry with paper towels. If not spiral-cut, score the surface in a crisscross pattern. Trim the ham if needed to fit your crockpot.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
  3. Place the ham cut-side down in the crockpot. Tuck pineapple rings or orange slices around the ham if using.
  4. Slowly pour the glaze over the ham, making sure it seeps into the slices. Use a spoon or basting brush to coat the surface. Reserve a couple of tablespoons of glaze for serving if desired.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours (for a 4–6 lb ham), until heated through and tender. For larger hams, add 30–60 minutes; for smaller hams, check at 3.5 hours.
  6. Optional: Every 1–2 hours, spoon some glaze from the bottom over the ham to build a sticky crust.
  7. Optional: For a caramelized finish, transfer the ham to a baking sheet, brush with reserved glaze, and broil for 2–3 minutes until bubbly and browned. Watch closely.
  8. Let the ham rest for 10–15 minutes before carving. Spoon extra glaze over slices and garnish as desired.

Notes

For best results, use a spiral-cut ham so the glaze seeps into every slice. If your ham is too large for the crockpot, trim it to fit or tent with foil. For a thicker glaze, simmer it on the stovetop for a few minutes. Leftovers are great in sandwiches, omelets, or casseroles. Always check that your ham and mustard are gluten-free if needed.

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