Moist, delicious spiral sliced ham, slow-cooked in a spiced honey glaze.
If you love honey glazed ham, you’re going to love this Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham. This is hands-down my absolute favorite way to prepare ham.
I’ve tried a lot of different methods and recipes for preparing ham over the years, and this is the one I always come back to.
Especially during the holidays. When you’re hosting a holiday meal, you want to go with tried and true recipes that always turn out delicious.
I made this for guests who proclaimed, “That’s the best ham I’ve ever had!”
Even folks who said they don’t normally care for ham liked this honey glazed version.
Tips for making this recipe
- You may need to gently reheat the glaze several times during the cooking process.
- Be careful not to “overcook” your ham. It’s precooked, and even in a slow cooker it can heat too long and become dry.
- Don’t worry if your ham is too big to serve the number of people you’re feeding. There are plenty of delicious ways to use leftover ham!
It’s so easy to remove the lid of the slow cooker for basting, and the ham always stays moist. Not to mention, cooking the main dish–especially for a holiday meal–in the slow cooker frees up all that space in the oven.
I keep the glaze warm on the stove top during cooking, and baste my ham every 30 minutes or so. You may have to adjust the cooking time based on the size of your ham, but really, you can do this with almost any pre-cooked ham.
Just make sure you have a ham that will fit in your slow cooker. If not, you can prepare your ham the traditional way, in the oven.
Just follow the same instructions for basting as outlined in the recipe.
Whether you use the slow cooker or the oven, this Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham is destined to become a holiday tradition!
What should I serve with slow cooker honey glazed ham?
This sweet and savory ham recipe goes well with just about any side dish you can imagine. But we usually end up eating it at the holidays, along with some of our favorite holiday sides.
These are some of our favorite things to serve alongside this slow cooker spiral ham.
FAQS
What if my ham comes with a glaze packet?
You won’t need the glaze packet for this recipe. You can discard it or save it for another use.
Can I make this with a ham that isn’t spiral sliced?
Of course! I just prefer the spiral sliced ham for ease of serving.
Should I adjust the cooking time based on the size of my ham?
Yes. Remember that you’re starting with a fully cooked ham. On the slow cooker’s low setting, it will take an hour or less per pound to heat through.
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what do I need to make this recipe?
- Spiral sliced ham
- Brown sugar – light or dark, packed
- Honey
- Butter – I use unsalted
- Cloves – ground
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Honey Glazed Ham (Slow Cooker)
Ingredients
- 1 3-5 pound ready-to-eat, spiral sliced ham
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Place the 1 3-5 pound ready-to-eat, spiral sliced ham in a slow cooker with about 1/4 inch of water in the bottom.
- Turn the slow cooker to low heat.
- In a small saucepan, heat the 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 cup honey and 5 tablespoons butter until smooth. Stir in the 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
- Brush or spoon about 1/4 of the glaze over the ham.
- Remove the glaze from the heat and keep covered while the ham cooks.
- Continue cooking the ham on low for 2-3 hours, brushing with glaze every 20-30 minutes, until ham is heated through.
Nutrition
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Last Updated on 2024-07-11 by Danelle
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