Crockpot Spiral Ham with Honey Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe
This Crockpot Spiral Ham recipe offers a simple, hands-off way to prepare a tender and flavorful spiral sliced ham with a luscious honey-butter glaze. Perfect for holiday dinners or special occasions, the slow cooker method ensures juicy, evenly heated ham with minimal effort, enhanced by a sweet and buttery brown sugar glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ham and Glaze Ingredients
- 5–8 pound spiral sliced boneless whole ham
- 3/4 cup honey
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Line a 6-8 quart slow cooker with a crockpot liner to make cleanup easier and prevent sticking.
- Place the ham: Position the spiral sliced ham inside the lined slow cooker and set the heat to low to allow gentle cooking.
- Make the glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, butter, and brown sugar. Stir frequently until the mixture melts completely and forms a smooth glaze.
- Brush the glaze: Generously brush the prepared honey-butter glaze over the surface of the ham to coat it well.
- Cook the ham: Cover the slow cooker and cook the ham on low for approximately 5 hours. Every 30 to 45 minutes, brush additional glaze over the ham to build flavor and moisture. Note that you may not need to use all the glaze.
- Check doneness: The ham is fully heated and ready to serve when it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F. Cooking time may vary slightly based on ham size and crockpot model.
Notes
- Using a crockpot liner helps reduce cleanup time significantly.
- Adjust glaze quantity depending on ham size and personal sweetness preference.
- Ensure the internal temperature of 140°F for safe consumption.
- Cooking on low preserves moisture and prevents the ham from drying out.
Keywords: Crockpot spiral ham, slow cooker ham recipe, honey brown sugar glaze ham, easy holiday ham
