
This Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham is a delicious and easy Crockpot recipe perfect for holiday gatherings or family dinners. The ham is infused with a sweet and savory honey glaze that caramelizes beautifully during cooking.
Using a slow cooker allows the ham to become tender and flavorful without much effort, making it an ideal choice for busy cooks.
Easy Slow Cooker Honey Ham Recipe
This recipe features a fully cooked ham glazed with a mixture of honey, brown sugar, and mustard, cooked slowly to enhance its natural flavors. The process takes about 6 hours on low heat and serves approximately 8-10 people.
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 6-8 pounds)
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Ham: Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern and place it in the slow cooker.
- Make the Glaze: In a bowl, mix together honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, black pepper, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Glaze the Ham: Pour the honey mixture over the ham, ensuring it gets into the scored areas.
- Add Water: Pour the water into the bottom of the slow cooker to help keep the ham moist during cooking.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, basting the ham with the glaze every couple of hours.
- Serve: Once heated through and caramelized, remove the ham from the slow cooker, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve with the remaining glaze.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8-10 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
