Easy Slow Cooker Ham

Easy Slow Cooker Ham
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    10 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    1.0K

Imagine succulent, fall-off-the-bone ham infused with warm spices and a touch of sweetness, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. This slow cooker ham recipe is a showstopper, perfect for holiday gatherings or a memorable family meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    48 g
  • Cholesterol
    127 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    42 g
  • Saturated Fat
    15 g
  • Sodium
    2941 mg
  • Sugar
    41 g
  • Fat
    43 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Stud the ham evenly with whole cloves. Scoring the ham lightly beforehand can make this easier. Place the ham in a slow cooker. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour apple cider into the slow cooker until about 2 inches of the ham remains exposed. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Pack the brown sugar firmly over the top of the ham, pressing it around the cloves. Some will dissolve, but the clinging sugar adds depth of flavor. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Drizzle the maple syrup evenly over the sugared ham. (1 minute)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, combine the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and ground cloves. Sprinkle this spice mixture over the ham and into the apple cider. Add the vanilla extract and orange peel to the slow cooker. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Add more apple cider to the slow cooker, filling it as much as possible without exceeding the fill line. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the ham is incredibly tender. (8-10 hours)

For a deeper smoky flavor, consider using smoked ham.
Adjust the spices to your preference. Some may enjoy a more pronounced nutmeg flavor, while others prefer a stronger maple syrup note.
If you don't have apple cider, apple juice can be substituted. For a less sweet option, use unsweetened apple juice.
For a glaze, reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid during the last hour of cooking. Remove the ham, strain the liquid, and simmer it in a saucepan until it thickens into a glaze. Brush the glaze over the ham before serving.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.9/ 5 ( 337 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Leda Hettinger

    I added a little bit of pineapple juice for a tropical twist, and it was amazing!

  • Pearline Hills

    I adjusted the spices to my liking and it came out perfectly. Thanks for the easy recipe!

  • Grant Conroy

    My family raved about this ham. I will definitely be making it again!

  • Juanita Schowalterhansen

    This ham was the star of our Christmas dinner! The aroma alone was worth it.

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