Description

This Crockpot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham is a tender, flavorful ham slow-cooked to perfection with a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze. The brown sugar and pineapple juice create a deliciously sticky glaze while orange juice, cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard add a bright balance of flavors. Perfect for holiday dinners or special occasions, this ham is effortlessly cooked in the slow cooker for a moist and juicy result with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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Ham

1 fully cooked boneless ham (about 5 pounds; preferably NOT pre-sliced)

Glaze

1 (20-oz) can crushed pineapple packed in juice (undrained)
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground cloves (optional)
5-10 whole cloves (optional)

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Instructions

Prep the Ham: Lightly grease a 5-6 quart slow cooker and place the fully cooked boneless ham inside. Ensure the ham is not pre-sliced to prevent drying out while cooking.
Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple with its juice, brown sugar, orange juice, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, cornstarch, salt, and optional cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until bubbly and slightly thickened. Once ready, pour this glaze evenly over the ham in the slow cooker.
Slow Cook the Ham: Cover the slow cooker and cook the ham on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Check that the internal temperature of the ham reaches at least 145°F to ensure it is fully heated through. Note that older slow cookers might require additional time due to lower heat levels.
Rest and Serve: Once cooked, carefully remove the ham from the slow cooker and let it rest on a chopping board for 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute. Slice the ham and serve it topped with the flavorful pineapple glaze from the slow cooker.

Notes

Do not use pre-sliced ham as it tends to become dry when slow-cooked.
The slow cooker size should be between 5-6 quarts to comfortably fit a 5-pound ham.
Optional cloves add a warm, aromatic depth to the glaze but can be omitted if preferred.
Internal temperature of 145°F is the minimum safe reheating temperature for pre-cooked ham.
Resting the ham after cooking helps retain moisture and makes slicing easier.