Crock Pot Holiday Ham with Sweet Pineapple Glaze
A delicious and festive dish combining savory ham with a sweet pineapple glaze, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Bone-In or Boneless Ham (2–7 lb)
- Sliced Pineapple (20 oz) with Juice
- Brown Sugar (⅓ cup)
- Ground Cloves (½ tsp)
Instructions
- Prepare the ham by keeping it in its packaging and placing it in the crock pot to check for fit. If it fits well, take it out and unwrap it.
- Adjust the size if needed by slicing it into manageable pieces but ensuring the pieces are large enough for even cooking.
- Drain the pineapple juice into a separate bowl after opening the canned sliced pineapple.
- Mix the glaze by adding brown sugar to the pineapple juice and using a whisk to mix until the sugar dissolves. Add ground cloves and mix again.
- Add the pineapple slices over the surface of the ham, optionally placing cherries in the center.
- Pour the glaze mixture evenly over the ham and pineapple slices.
- Slow cook the ham on LOW for 3-4 hours, adjusting the time based on the size of the ham.
Notes
To reduce sugar content, consider using a sugar substitute for the brown sugar. Leftover ham can be sliced and stored for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: holiday ham, pineapple glaze, slow cooker recipes, festive meal