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Slow Cooker Amish Honey Glazed Ham

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Slow Cooker Amish Honey Glazed Ham

Description

Slow Cooker Amish Honey Glazed Ham is a classic comfort food that’s perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or an easy Sunday dinner. A fully cooked ham is slow-cooked until incredibly tender, allowing it to soak up a rich glaze made with honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, and warm spices. The slow cooker keeps the ham moist and juicy while the sweet and savory glaze caramelizes into a delicious coating. Every slice is packed with smoky, buttery flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. Best of all, the slow cooker does most of the work, leaving you free to prepare your favorite side dishes. Serve this Amish-inspired ham with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, green beans, or homemade dinner rolls for a meal everyone will remember.

Ingredients For the Ham

  • 1 fully cooked spiral-cut ham (7–9 pounds)
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Optional Garnish

  • Fresh parsley
  • Pineapple slices
  • Maraschino cherries

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker

Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker. Place the spiral-cut ham inside, cut-side down. If necessary, trim a small portion so the lid fits securely.

Step 2: Make the Glaze

In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, melted butter, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 3: Coat the Ham

Pour the glaze evenly over the ham, making sure it seeps between the slices for maximum flavor.

Step 4: Slow Cook

Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or until the ham is thoroughly heated and tender. Every hour, spoon some of the glaze from the bottom of the slow cooker over the ham to keep it moist.

Step 5: Thicken the Glaze (Optional)

Transfer the cooking liquid to a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened into a rich glaze.

Step 6: Glaze Again

Brush or spoon the thickened glaze generously over the ham before serving.

Step 7: Slice and Serve

Carefully transfer the ham to a serving platter. Garnish with parsley, pineapple slices, and cherries if desired. Serve warm with the remaining glaze on the side.

Tips & Notes

  • A spiral-cut ham absorbs the glaze beautifully.
  • Cooking on LOW produces the most tender, juicy results.
  • Basting the ham during cooking keeps every slice flavorful.
  • For extra sweetness, add a few pineapple slices around the ham while it cooks.
  • Leftover ham is excellent for sandwiches, omelets, soups, casseroles, and fried rice.
  • Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze sliced ham for up to 2 months.

Q&A

Can I use an unsliced ham?
Yes. Simply score the surface in a diamond pattern so the glaze penetrates the meat while cooking.

Do I need to add water?
No. The pineapple juice and the ham’s natural juices provide plenty of moisture.

Can I prepare this ahead of time?
Absolutely. Mix the glaze the night before and refrigerate it. Assemble everything in the slow cooker the next day before cooking.

What side dishes pair best with this ham?
Mashed potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, green beans, glazed carrots, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, and dinner rolls all make wonderful accompaniments.

Servings

  • Serves: 12

Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 395
  • Protein: 31g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 1,180mg

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