Crockpot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham
This Crockpot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham is a deliciously easy recipe that fills your home with the enticing aroma of sweet brown sugar and tangy pineapple, cooked low and slow for a perfectly glazed dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 each fully cooked ham (about 8-10 pounds) Ensure it's fully cooked to reduce cooking time
- 1 cup brown sugar Alternative: Coconut sugar or honey
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup sliced pineapple Can use canned or fresh; drain canned slices
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Check for gluten-free if necessary
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves until well combined.
- Place the fully cooked ham in the slow cooker with the cut side facing down.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture over the ham, ensuring it's well coated. Layer pineapple slices on top.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the ham is heated through and the glaze is bubbly.
- Visual cue: The edges of the glaze should begin to caramelize slightly.
Serving
- Slice the ham and serve warm, drizzled with the glaze and topped with pineapple slices.
Notes
For storage, cool leftovers to room temperature before storing in airtight containers, lasting 3-5 days in the refrigerator. For longer storage, slice and freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the oven to maintain texture.