Description
This Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham is the ultimate sweet and savory dish for holidays or family dinners. Juicy ham is slow-cooked with a brown sugar glaze, pineapple slices, and optional cherries for a flavorful and effortless meal. Perfectly tender and packed with flavor! 
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked ham (6–8 lbs, bone-in or boneless)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, juice reserved
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves (optional)
- Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Ham:
- Place the ham flat side down in the crock pot.
- Use a knife to score shallow lines in a crisscross pattern on the surface of the ham.
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Make the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, pineapple juice (reserved from the can), honey, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves.
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Assemble:
- Spread half of the glaze over the ham.
- Arrange pineapple slices on the ham and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Add maraschino cherries in the center of each pineapple slice (optional).
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Cook:
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours, basting with the remaining glaze every hour.
- The ham is ready when it’s heated through and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
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Serve:
- Transfer the ham to a serving platter and remove the toothpicks.
- Drizzle with the remaining glaze and garnish with extra pineapple slices and cherries if desired.
Notes
- Use leftover ham for sandwiches, soups, or casseroles.
- For a caramelized exterior, transfer the ham to a baking sheet after slow cooking and broil for 3-5 minutes.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar and honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crock Pot Ham, Brown Sugar Ham, Pineapple Glazed Ham, Holiday Ham, Easy Ham Recipe, Slow Cooker Recipes, Sweet and Savory Ham