Easy Slow Cooker Honey Ham 🍯🍖

This Easy Slow Cooker Honey Ham recipe is the perfect centerpiece for your festive gatherings or family dinners. It combines a tender, juicy ham with a delightful sweet and savory glaze that your loved ones will adore. Best of all, it practically cooks itself while you're busy with other preparations!

Ingredients

For the ham

• 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 5-6 pounds)
• 1 cup of chicken broth

For the honey glaze

• 1/2 cup of honey
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions

• Place the ham in the slow cooker, cut side down, and pour the chicken broth around it to keep it moist.

🥣 Feel free to adjust the amount of broth based on the size of your slow cooker. You want enough to create steam without submerging the ham.

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper until well combined.

• Using a brush or ladle, generously apply the honey glaze all over the surface of the ham, ensuring it gets into any nooks and crannies.

• Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the ham is heated through and the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.

⏲️ To enhance the flavor, baste the ham with the juices in the slow cooker every hour, if possible! This will help create a delicious crust.

• Once cooked, remove the ham from the slow cooker and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Drizzle some additional glaze from the slow cooker over the slices for extra flavor.

🍽️ Serve this ham with mashed potatoes, green beans, or crispy biscuits for a complete meal that will impress your guests!

Variations

• Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a tablespoon of hot sauce to the glaze for a slightly spicy kick! 🌶️
• Fruit-Infused: Toss in sliced fresh pineapple or cherries into the slow cooker for a fruity twist that complements the honey beautifully. 🍍🍒
• Maple Glaze: Substitute the honey with pure maple syrup for a rich and distinctive flavor that’s equally delectable. 🍁
• Festive Herbs: Add a sprig of rosemary or thyme to the slow cooker for an aromatic boost that brings out the savory elements of the ham. 🌿

Treat your taste buds and create wonderful memories with this Easy Slow Cooker Honey Ham recipe. Enjoy! 🎉