Crock Pot Honey Glazed Ham Recipe
When it comes to holiday meals, a honey glazed ham is a classic star. But when you don’t want to fuss with a hot oven, a slow cooker can do the heavy lifting for you. This Crock Pot Honey Glazed Ham recipe is easy, flavorful, and guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering.
Description
This Crock Pot Honey Glazed Ham recipe is a simple version of the classic holiday main course. Instead of spending the time to bake a ham in the oven, you can use your slow cooker to make a delicious honey glazed ham. This recipe uses a few simple ingredients and the slow cooker does all the work. The ham comes out tender and juicy, with a beautiful honey glaze that will make your mouth water.
Prep Time
Preparing this Crock Pot Honey Glazed Ham is easy and only takes about 10 minutes. You will need to gather the ingredients, mix the glaze and rub it over the ham, and then place it in the slow cooker. After that, you can just sit back and let the slow cooker do all the work.
Cook Time
The cooking time for this Crock Pot Honey Glazed Ham will depend on the size of the ham you are using. A 4 to 5 pound ham should take about 4 to 5 hours on a low setting, or 2 to 3 hours on a high setting. You will know the ham is done when the internal temperature reads at least 140 degrees.
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 pound fully cooked ham
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
1. Place the ham in the slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, and ground cloves.
3. Rub the glaze mixture over the ham.
4. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the internal temperature reads at least 140 degrees.
5. Remove the ham from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Meat thermometer
Notes
This recipe works best with a pre-cooked ham. If you have an uncooked ham, you will need to adjust the cooking time accordingly. For an 8 to 10 pound ham, you will need to cook it on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 211
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
- Sodium: 937mg
- Potassium: 302mg
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 10g
- Vitamin A: 14IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
- Calcium: 14mg
- Iron: 1mg
Recipe Tips
For an extra boost of flavor, you can add some fresh orange zest to the glaze. You can also add a few tablespoons of bourbon or whiskey to the glaze for a deeper flavor. For a spicier version, try adding some ground ginger or cayenne pepper. If you want to add some vegetables to the slow cooker, try adding some potatoes, carrots, or onions around the edges of the ham.
This Crock Pot Honey Glazed Ham is a great way to enjoy a holiday classic without having to turn on the oven. It is easy to make and full of flavor, and it is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Enjoy!
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