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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

Slow cooker brown sugar pineapple ham with a sticky glaze and tender, heated-through spiral slices. Pineapple rings and maraschino cherries nestle between the slices for a glossy, sweet finish.
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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: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker

Method
 

Fit and glaze the ham
  1. Place ham flat-side down in a large slow cooker; trim it if needed for the lid to close.
  2. Whisk 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Pour half the glaze over the ham, working it between the slices so it coats the cut edges.
  4. Arrange pineapple rings over the ham and secure with toothpicks, adding a cherry in each center.
Slow cook
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours until heated through to 140F.
Finish and serve
  1. Spoon the slow cooker juices over the ham with the remaining glaze, then serve.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the spiral ham flat-side down so the glaze pools and penetrates the slices. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of the juices. Freezing is yes—freeze for up to 2 months, thaw in the fridge, and reheat until warmed through. For a lower-sugar swap, use a reduced-sugar brown sugar substitute and reduce the honey slightly to taste.