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Crockpot Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Description

This Crockpot Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze is a delicious and easy slow cooker recipe featuring a tender bone-in ham cooked low and slow with a sweet and tangy pineapple brown sugar glaze. Perfect for holiday dinners or family gatherings, the ham is coated with a flavorful brown sugar and mustard rub, cooked in pineapple juice for moisture and sweetness, then finished with a luscious thickened glaze made from the ham’s juices, pineapple juice, and brown sugar.

Ingredients

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Ham and Rub

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

Glaze

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rub: In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground mustard until well mixed, creating a sweet and tangy rub for the ham.
  2. Apply rub and place ham: Unwrap the bone-in ham and trim if necessary to fit inside a 6-quart slow cooker. Rub the brown sugar mixture all over the ham evenly to coat the surface, locking in flavor.
  3. Add pineapple juice and cook: Pour 1 cup pineapple juice into the slow cooker around the ham. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for approximately 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C) ensuring it is fully heated through and tender.
  4. Prepare the glaze base: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup pineapple juice and 1 tablespoon corn starch until smooth to prevent lumps and prepare for thickening.
  5. Incorporate ham juices: Strain the cooking juices from the slow cooker and add ½ cup of these reserved ham juices to the saucepan with the pineapple juice and corn starch mixture. This enhances the glaze with savory depth.
  6. Cook and thicken the glaze: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the glaze thickens to a syrupy consistency suitable for coating the ham.
  7. Adjust glaze sweetness and consistency: Taste the glaze and add 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar for additional sweetness if desired. If the glaze is too salty, dilute with a few tablespoons of water. To thicken further, mix extra corn starch with water and gradually stir it in until your preferred consistency is reached.
  8. Serve: Once the ham is cooked, slice and serve with the pineapple brown sugar glaze drizzled over the top for a flavorful finish.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F for safe consumption.
  • Adjust brown sugar in the glaze according to your sweetness preference.
  • If unable to fit the ham in the slow cooker, trimming it to size is recommended.
  • Save extra glaze to serve on the side for dipping.
  • For a smokier flavor, consider using a smoked bone-in ham.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crockpot ham, slow cooker ham, pineapple ham glaze, holiday ham recipe, easy ham recipe

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