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Crockpot Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 servings 1x

Description

This Crockpot Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze is a delicious and effortless slow cooker recipe perfect for holidays or family dinners. The bone-in ham is rubbed with a sweet and tangy mixture of brown sugar and mustard, then slow-cooked with pineapple juice to infuse it with moisture and flavor. The glaze, made from reduced pineapple juice, reserved ham juices, and brown sugar, adds a glossy, fruity finish that complements the savory ham beautifully.

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 brown sugar rub: In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground mustard until well mixed to create the flavorful rub.
  2. Prepare the ham: Unwrap the 6-8 lb bone-in ham and place it in a 6-quart slow cooker. Trim the ham if necessary to fit. Rub the brown sugar and mustard mixture all over the surface of the ham to coat evenly.
  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 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C).
  4. Make the pineapple 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 ham juices and simmer: Strain the juices from the slow cooker into a container and reserve ½ cup of them. Add the reserved ham juices to the pineapple juice mixture in the saucepan. Heat over medium-high, bringing it to a simmer and cook until the mixture thickens into a glaze.
  6. Adjust sweetness and consistency: Taste the glaze and stir in 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar depending on desired sweetness. If it tastes too salty, add a couple tablespoons of water to balance. To thicken further, stir together additional water and corn starch and add as needed.
  7. Serve: Once the ham has reached 140°F and the glaze is ready, slice the ham and serve with the pineapple brown sugar glaze drizzled over the top.

Notes

  • For best flavor, allow ham to rest for 10-15 minutes after cooking before slicing.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, gradually add more corn starch slurry and simmer until desired consistency is reached.
  • You can use fresh pineapple juice or 100% pineapple juice from a carton for the glaze and slow cooker liquid.
  • Make sure to monitor the internal temperature of the ham with a meat thermometer to ensure it is fully cooked but not overdone.
  • This recipe is perfect for holiday meals and can be paired with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crockpot ham, Slow cooker ham, Pineapple glaze ham, Holiday ham recipe, Brown sugar ham, Easy ham dinner

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