Description
A tender, flavorful ham with a luscious brown sugar and pineapple glaze, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully-cooked ham (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pineapple juice (canned or bottled; fresh juice is preferable)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine the brown sugar, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves in a small mixing bowl.
- Pat the ham dry with paper towels and place it in the slow cooker.
- Pour the prepared glaze over the ham, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 360 to 480 minutes or until heated through and tender.
- Remove the lid during the last 30 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize slightly.
- Serve garnished with pineapple chunks and drizzled with any remaining glaze.
Notes
For best results, choose a well-marbled ham and consider using fresh pineapple juice for a vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: ham, slow cooker, holiday recipe, brown sugar glaze, pineapple, main dish