Crockpot Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe

Introduction

This Crockpot Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze is an easy, flavorful way to prepare a juicy ham. Slow-cooked to perfection and coated in a sweet and tangy glaze, it’s perfect for holiday dinners or any special occasion.

Ingredients

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 (6-8 lb) bone-in ham
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ½ cup reserved ham juices
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup brown sugar and ground mustard to make the spice rub.
2. Step 2: Unwrap the ham and place it in a 6-quart slow cooker, trimming to fit if necessary. Rub the brown sugar and mustard mixture all over the ham.
3. Step 3: Pour 1 cup pineapple juice into the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
4. Step 4: While the ham cooks, prepare the glaze. Whisk together 1 cup pineapple juice and cornstarch in a medium saucepan.
5. Step 5: Strain the juices from the slow cooker and add ½ cup of these juices to the saucepan with the pineapple juice mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
6. Step 6: Cook the glaze until it thickens. Taste and add 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar if desired. If the glaze is too salty, add a couple tablespoons of water to balance the flavor.
7. Step 7: To thicken the glaze more, mix additional water with cornstarch and stir it into the saucepan until the desired consistency is reached.
8. Step 8: Pour the glaze over the ham before serving for a delicious finish.

Tips & Variations

• Use a bone-in ham for more flavor and juiciness.
• If you prefer a thicker glaze, add the cornstarch slurry gradually and simmer longer.
• For a smoky twist, add a few dashes of liquid smoke to the glaze.
• Serve leftovers sliced thin with mustard or on sandwiches.

Storage

Store leftover ham tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave, and warm the glaze separately before drizzling over the ham to keep it moist.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a spiral sliced ham for this recipe?

Yes, a spiral sliced ham works well and will absorb the glaze nicely, but reduce cooking time since it’s already cooked and sliced.

What if I don’t have cornstarch for thickening the glaze?

You can substitute all-purpose flour in the same amount, but whisk it well to avoid lumps and cook slightly longer to remove the raw flour taste.

Crockpot Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe

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• Author: Ella
• Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: Serves 8–10 1x

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Description

This Crockpot Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze is an easy and flavorful slow cooker recipe where a bone-in ham is cooked to perfection and glazed with a sweet and tangy pineapple brown sugar sauce. Perfect for holiday dinners or special family meals, this recipe delivers tender, juicy ham infused with the tropical sweetness of pineapple and a hint of mustard spice.

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Ingredients

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Ham and Seasoning

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 6-8 lb bone-in ham
• 1 cup pineapple juice (for slow cooker)

Glaze

• 1 cup pineapple juice (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• ½ cup reserved ham juices
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the brown sugar mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the ½ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground mustard until well mixed.
2. Prepare the ham: Unwrap the 6-8 lb bone-in ham and place it in a 6-quart slow cooker, trimming if necessary to fit. Rub the brown sugar and mustard mixture all over the surface of the ham evenly.
3. Cook the ham: Pour 1 cup of pineapple juice into the slow cooker around the ham. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F, ensuring it is fully heated through and tender.
4. Start the glaze: While the ham cooks, whisk together 1 cup pineapple juice and 1 tablespoon corn starch in a medium saucepan until smooth.
5. Add reserved juices: Strain the cooking juices from the crockpot and reserve ½ cup of these. Add the reserved juices to the saucepan with the pineapple juice mixture and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
6. Thicken the glaze: Continue cooking the glaze, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a syrupy consistency. Taste the glaze and add 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar to balance out the flavors as desired.
7. Adjust the glaze consistency: If the glaze is too salty, add a couple of tablespoons of water to dilute. To thicken further, mix additional corn starch with water and stir into the glaze until the desired thickness is reached.
8. Serve: Once ham is fully cooked, remove from slow cooker, slice, and serve drizzled with the warm pineapple brown sugar glaze.

Notes

• Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ham reaches 140°F for safety and optimal tenderness.
• Adjust the sweetness of the glaze according to your taste by adding more or less brown sugar as preferred.
• If you prefer a thicker glaze, gradually add a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with cold water) while simmering.
• Leftover cooked ham juice can be stored and used as a flavorful base for soups or gravies.
• This recipe uses a slow cooker as the primary cooking method, which ensures even heating and moist results without needing to monitor the oven.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 hours
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: crockpot ham recipe, pineapple brown sugar glaze, slow cooker ham, holiday ham, easy ham recipe, sweet ham glaze