Slow Cooker Ham with Brown Sugar Honey Glaze
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Servings: 20
Ingredients:
8 lb. bone-in spiral cut ham
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup honey
½ cup water
¼ cup dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Directions:
Spray the slow cooker liner with cooking spray. Lay the ham, cut-side down, into the slow cooker. Place the lid on to ensure that the ham fits inside the slow cooker. If the ham is too big for the lid to seal completely, take a sharp knife and cut off a small portion on top and move it to the side of the ham.
In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, water, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Pour the mixture over the ham.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook the ham on LOW for 4-6 hours. Baste the ham with the juices on the bottom of the pot once an hour during cooking time. The ham is done when the internal temperature is at least 140°F (60°C).
To thicken the glaze, transfer it to a saucepan and simmer while stirring until it thickens.
Notes:
Refrigerate any leftover ham within 2 hours of cooking to avoid spoilage. Keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 4 months.
NOTE: When choosing your ham, look for the term “spiral-cut” on the packaging. I’ve made the mistake of purchasing one that wasn’t pre-sliced, and it proved to be very hard to cut into thin, evenly divided portions.
How much ham do you need per person?
6 people 2-3 lbs. (3-4 hours on low)
12 people 4-6 lbs. (4-5 hours on low)
18 people 8-10 lbs. (4-6 hours on low)
The FDA recommends reheating a fully cooked ham to an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) before serving.
Nutritional Facts:
Serving: 6oz.Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 29gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1634mgPotassium: 398mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
Recipe courtesy of Little Spoon Farm.com
