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Crockpot Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe

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

Description

This Crockpot Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze is a tender, flavorful ham recipe perfect for holiday meals or family dinners. The ham is slow-cooked to juicy perfection and coated with a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze that enhances the smoky flavor of the ham. The easy-to-make glaze blends pineapple juice, brown sugar, and corn starch into a luscious sauce served over the ham for a delightful finish.

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 to create a sweet and tangy paste.
  2. Prepare the Ham: Unwrap the 6-8 lb bone-in ham and place it in a 6-quart slow cooker. Trim the ham to fit if necessary. Rub the brown sugar and mustard mixture thoroughly all over the surface of the ham to infuse flavor.
  3. Add Pineapple Juice and Cook: Pour 1 cup of pineapple juice into the slow cooker around the ham. Cover with the lid and cook on low for about 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 140℉, ensuring the ham is fully heated and tender.
  4. Make the Glaze Base: While the ham cooks, whisk together 1 cup of pineapple juice and 1 tablespoon corn starch in a medium saucepan until smooth.
  5. Add Ham Juices and Simmer: Once the ham is done, strain the cooking juices from the slow cooker and add ½ cup of these reserved ham juices to the saucepan with the pineapple juice mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
  6. Thicken and Sweeten Glaze: Cook the mixture until thickened, stirring to avoid lumps. Taste the glaze and add 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar as desired for additional sweetness. If the glaze tastes too salty, dilute it by stirring in a few tablespoons of water. To thicken the glaze further, mix additional water with corn starch and add incrementally.
  7. Serve: Pour the thickened pineapple brown sugar glaze over the slow-cooked ham slices and serve warm for a deliciously sweet and savory meal.

Notes

  • Make sure to monitor the internal temperature of the ham to avoid overcooking and drying out the meat.
  • You can adjust the sweetness of the glaze by varying the amount of brown sugar added at the end.
  • If you prefer a stronger mustard flavor, slightly increase the ground mustard in the rub.
  • Reserve additional ham juices to dilute the glaze if it becomes too thick or salty.
  • This recipe works best with bone-in hams as bones help retain moisture during cooking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crockpot ham, slow cooker ham, pineapple glaze ham, brown sugar ham, holiday ham recipe

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