Description
A delicious glazed spiral ham that is perfect for your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 to 10 pounds spiral bone-in ham (fully cooked) (thawed if previously frozen)
- 1 ½ cups canned pineapple juice
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Make the brown sugar pineapple glaze: In a saucepan, combine all the glaze ingredients. Simmer over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring.
- Prep ham: In a large 8-quart slow cooker, arrange the ham flat side down. Make sure the lid is able to close fully. If not, trim off part of the top bone, or the bottom part of the ham until the lid fits properly.
- Brush half of the prepared glaze on the ham, including in between the slices. Reserve the rest of the glaze for later.
- Slow cook: Cover and slow cook on LOW for 3 hours, or until center registers 140 degrees F, basting every 1 hour or so using a baster. Do not cook on high setting, you need slow and steady heat. Note: The ham will release plenty of juices as it cooks, so there is no need to add water.
- Broil and caramelize: When ready, carefully remove the ham and transfer to a large sheet pan lined with foil. Brush with some of the reserved glaze (warm it up again to loosen it up). Broil in the oven for about 5 to 6 minutes until the exterior is caramelized and the edges are slightly charred.
- Serve: Let the glazed spiral ham cool slightly before carving. Serve with some of the juices from the slow cooker and any remaining glaze, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the slow cooker can properly fit the ham before cooking.
- This recipe requires basting for best results.
- Can be served with sides of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg