Description

This Crock Pot Honey Glazed Ham recipe offers a succulent, fully cooked ham slow-cooked to perfection in a sweet and tangy honey glaze. The glaze combines brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and orange juice, creating a beautifully caramelized exterior. It’s an easy, hands-off recipe ideal for holiday meals or special occasions, delivering tender, flavorful ham with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Glaze Ingredients

1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
3/4 cup runny honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup orange juice (no pulp)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
5 whole cloves (optional)
1 pinch of salt

Ham

1 (~5 lb) ham (boneless & fully cooked)

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Instructions

Make glaze: In a small saucepan, combine all the glaze ingredients except the ham, whisking them well. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat while whisking constantly and then reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly. Remove the cloves for a milder flavor.
Slow cook ham: Place the ham into a large slow cooker and pour the prepared glaze on top, ensuring the ham is well coated. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. If possible, baste the ham with the glaze every hour to maximize flavor and moisture.
Serve: Confirm the internal temperature of the ham has reached 140°F using a meat thermometer. Remove the ham from the slow cooker and let it rest on a chopping board for 10 minutes before slicing to serve.
Thicken glaze: If the reserved glaze is too thin, place it back in a small saucepan. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 2-3 teaspoons of cornstarch with 1-2 tablespoons of orange juice to create a slurry. Whisk this slurry into the glaze and bring to a simmer until the sauce thickens to your preferred consistency. Serve this thickened glaze over the sliced ham.

Notes

Make sure the slow cooker is large enough to fit your ham with the lid securely on.
Basting occasionally helps keep the ham moist and enhances the glaze’s flavor.
Removing the cloves after simmering prevents an overpowering clove flavor.
Resting the ham after cooking allows juices to redistribute for a juicier cut.
Adjust cornstarch quantity to get your desired glaze thickness.