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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham with a sticky brown sugar pineapple glaze and spiral-sliced presentation. Cook on LOW until heated through to 140°F, then spoon the glossy juices over the ham and serve with pineapple rings and cherries.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

ham
  • 1 1 fully cooked bone-in spiral-sliced ham (7-8 pounds)
glaze
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings juice reserved
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
garnish
  • 1 Maraschino cherries for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker

Method
 

Set up the ham
  1. Place the ham flat-side down in a large slow cooker, trimming it if needed so the lid closes. Keep it centered for even glazing coverage.
  2. Whisk 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice with the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon until the sugar dissolves. The glaze should look smooth and glossy.
  3. Pour half the glaze over the ham, working it between the slices. Let it soak into the spiral grooves for more flavor in every bite.
  4. Arrange pineapple rings over the ham and secure them with toothpicks. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
Cook and finish
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours until heated through to 140°F. Check the temperature in the thickest part of the ham near the center.
  2. Spoon the juices from the slow cooker over the ham with the remaining glaze, then serve. Keep spooning so the top stays shiny and sticky.

Notes

For the best cling, spoon juices over the ham right before serving and again at the table if you can. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days in a covered container; reheat gently in a covered dish (microwave or oven) until warm. Freezing works—freeze up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge overnight. For a lighter option, use a reduced-sugar pineapple glaze (swap brown sugar for a 1:1 blend) while keeping the honey and spices the same.