Slow Cooker Spiral Ham

Planning to serve spiral ham this upcoming Thanksgiving? Here’s a slow cooker spiral ham recipe from The Magical Slow Cooker. It’s super easy to make and comes together quickly. It’s the centerpiece of many holiday tables, not only Thanksgiving. If you are looking for a turkey alternative, this spiral ham is a great choice.

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The secret to a delicious spiral ham is this brown gaze. It gives the ham the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. To make the glaze, you’ll need brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider, ground cloves, black pepper, and fresh herbs.

Serve spiral ham with scalloped potatoes, green bean casseroles, roasted vegetables, coleslaw, or cornbread.

Easy Slow Cooker Spiral Ham Ingredients

• 6 lbs spiral cut ham
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1/4 cup of honey
• 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• fresh herbs for garnish (rosemary, parsley, thyme)

How to Cook Spiral Ham in a Slow Cooker

Step 1:

In a small mixing bowl, add 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of honey, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup of apple cider, 1/2 teaspoons of ground clove, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.

Step 2:

Unwrap the ham and place into the slow cooker, flat side down.

Step 3:

Pour the brown sugar mixture over the ham, coating it evenly. Using a basting brush, spread the glaze into the crevices of the spiral cuts.

Step 4:

Place the lid. Cook the ham on low setting for about 5 hours. Baste the ham with the juices every hour. It will keep it moist and flavorful.

Step 5:

Once fully cooked and heated through, remove the ham from the slow cooker and transfer to the serving platter. Garnish it with fresh herbs if preferred. Allow it to sit for a few minutes.

Step 6:

Slice and serve with your preferred side dishes and its cooking juices. Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Spiral Ham