Slow Cooker Ham is a great way to cook your holiday ham. Using a boneless ham and a delicious brown sugar glaze, this ham requires little prep and cooks easily in your slow cooker.
Hosting a big get together and need to save space in the oven? This great idea for Slow Cooker Ham yields excellent results and takes up no oven space because you cook it on the counter in the CrockPot!
Recently I discovered that Costco sold a boneless ham year-round, and since then I’ve been sold. My family loves ham and we love having leftovers to add to sandwiches, Mac n cheese, breakfast burritos, or just by itself.
My ode to boneless ham continues… I love the fact that you can slice it however you want and don’t have to deal with a bone to cut around. Moreover, you can make ham cubes, perfect for scrambled eggs.
Boneless hams come in all different sizes. If possible, try to find one that is on the small size and not so long, so that it can fit in your slow cooker. However, you can always cut the ham into two or three large pieces so it fits.
Slow Cooker Ham
The glaze is great and super easy too. Only three ingredients and items you most definitely have on hand already. It’s all pure deliciousness with this slow cooker ham recipe!
To make the glaze all you need is:
- brown sugar
- dijon mustard
- apple cider vinegar
Combine these three things in a bowl and whisk together. That’s it!
Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Add in the ham, cutting into large pieces if necessary. Pour the glaze overtop.
To cook, set the slow cooker on LOW for about 3-5 hours, depending on the size of the ham. You want the internal temperature to reach 140-145 degrees. After two hours, check the ham every 30 minutes until ideal temperature is reached.
Let the ham sit for about 5-10 minutes before slicing. If desired, pour the leftover glaze and juices from the bottom of the slow cooker over the ham before serving.
Need a slow cooker? Check out my favorite Crock-Pot on Amazon – love that it’s programable!
Short on time? Then set the crockpot to high and cook in half the amount of time. So if you’re hesitant to cook in your slow cooker or Crockpot, I say give this a try, you’ll be amazed what that crockpot can do!
Be sure to serve with my Roasted Asparagus Ricotta Tart and Brussel Sprout Salad for a complete meal.
Leftover Ham Recipes
If you have leftover ham, be sure to check out these delicious recipes featuring leftover ham:
Ham and Cheese Quiche is a quick and delicious breakfast egg tart that is great for breakfast or brunch.
Ham and Cheese Sliders would be extra special using thinly sliced leftover ham.
Cheesy Ham Asparagus Pasta is a delicious one-pot dinner that’s super creamy and comforting.
Hope you love this time saving and space saving recipe for Slow Cooker Ham! Be sure to comment below if you try it.
Slow Cooker Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 boneless ham I use the Kirkland brand
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Remove ham from packaging and place in slow cooker. (If the ham doesn't as is, you can cut it to make it fit.)
- Make the glaze by combining the brown sugar, dijon, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Pour over the ham. Cook ham at low heat for 3-5 hours or until thermometer reads 140 degrees. Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Pour on glaze from the slow cooker.
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jassica
Really comfort food for every one .
You made a nice effort .
Thank you so much for this
Julie
This sounds like such a flavorful comfort food dish for any occasion.
Pam Greer
This is such a great idea! I almost always need my oven for the side dishes and this ham comes out perfect!
Beth
This looks so delicious! My son loves ham and ‘s definitely going to love this recipe. Can’t wait to make this!
Toni Dash
This was really amazing!! It turned out so good! My whole family loved it!
angelakallison
Glad you liked it! I’m my favorite way to cook ham 🙂
Jwyr25
Do you think I should cook it less time if I get a spiralized cut ham? I want to make for Easter. . .
angelakallison
I would cook it the same amount of time, or until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees. Then you can just set the crockpot to warm and have it ready to go when you want to serve. Let me know how it goes!
Pat
Could you do a 21/2 pound in the crockpot and if so how long would you suggest cooking it? Thanks.
angelakallison
Yes, that would work. I would say 3-4 hours on low in a slow cooker. Internal temp should be 140 degrees. Let me know how it goes!
Pam
Yay! wonderful results!! Finally a ham recipe that delivers moist ham on demand! I followed your directions exactly and it couldn’t have been better. I’ve tried so many baked ham recipes (including several from Cook’s Illustrated) and the ham is always dry. Yours is the easiest and the best — thank you so much!
angelakallison
So happy you love this recipe! It’s my absolute favorite way to prepare ham. Thanks for the comment 🙂
Aubree
How much did your ham weigh?
angelakallison
Hi Aubree. I have made this recipe using as small as a 4 pound to as large as a 9 pound boneless ham. For the bigger hams, I sometimes cut them in half before putting them in the slow cooker so they fit better. Either way, it’s better than the oven! It really is a goof-proof recipe that turns out delicious every time! Thanks so much for writing 🙂