Description
This Crockpot Spiral Ham recipe offers an easy and delicious way to prepare a moist, flavorful ham perfect for family gatherings or holidays. The slow cooker gently warms the spiral sliced ham while a sweet honey, butter, and brown sugar glaze is repeatedly brushed on, creating a rich caramelized finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ham
- 5–8 pound spiral sliced boneless whole ham
Glaze
- 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: Put the spiral sliced ham inside the lined crockpot and set the slow cooker to low heat to start warming the ham gently.
- Make the glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, butter, and brown sugar. Stir frequently until the mixture melts completely into a smooth glaze.
- Glaze the ham: Using a brush, liberally coat the surface of the ham with the freshly made glaze for flavor and caramelization.
- Cook and baste: Cover the crockpot and cook the ham on low for approximately 5 hours. Every 30 to 45 minutes, brush more glaze over the ham to build up a delicious, sticky coating. You may not need to use all the glaze depending on your preference.
- Check doneness: Ensure the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F to confirm it is heated through and safe to serve.
Notes
- Use a crockpot liner for easy cleanup and to prevent the glaze from sticking to the slow cooker.
- Cooking time can vary depending on the size of your ham and your specific slow cooker model.
- Be careful not to overcook the ham as it is already fully cooked; the goal is simply to warm it through and glaze it.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, you can simmer the glaze longer before brushing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: spiral ham, crockpot ham, slow cooker ham, honey glazed ham, holiday ham, easy ham recipe
