Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Ham (Printer-Friendly)
Tender ham coated in brown sugar, honey, and pineapple, slow-cooked for juicy slices and crisp, caramelized edges.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Main
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1 spiral-cut bone-in ham (8–10 kg)
→ Glaze
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200 g brown sugar
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60 ml honey
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60 g unsalted butter, melted
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0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
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250 g pineapple slices with juice (reserve both)
# Steps to Prepare:
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Place the spiral-cut ham, cut side facing downward, into a large oval slow cooker.
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In a bowl, combine brown sugar, honey, melted butter, ground cloves, and the reserved pineapple juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
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Spread the prepared glaze mixture evenly over the top and sides of the ham, allowing it to settle between the spiral slices.
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Arrange pineapple slices over and around the ham, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
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Cover the slow cooker with a lid (or foil, if needed) and cook the ham on low for 3 to 4 hours, basting with glaze every hour.
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Transfer the cooked ham to a platter. Baste with cooking juices and allow it to rest uncovered for 10 minutes before carving.
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For caramelised edges, place the ham onto a baking tray, sprinkle extra brown sugar on the exterior, and broil under high heat for 1–2 minutes watching carefully until the sugar starts to crystallise.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Always use a large oval slow cooker to accommodate a whole ham and allow for even heat distribution.
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Let the ham rest after cooking to optimise juiciness and ease carving.
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If pineapple is not preferred, orange juice or apple cider vinegar can substitute for acidity and flavour.