Make It Your Own
- Add honey for extra sweetness
- Try maple syrup for depth
- Orange juice brings bright citrus notes
- Pinch of cayenne for warmth
Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 6-8 hrs | Total: 8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8-10
Ingredients
For the Ham:
- 1 (5-6 pound) bone-in ham, fully cooked
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Optional Glaze Variations:
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Orange juice instead of vinegar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions:
- Prepare Ham:
- Place ham in slow cooker flat side down
- Score surface in diamond pattern if not pre-cut
- Make Glaze:
- Combine brown sugar, vinegar, water, mustard
- Add cloves, cinnamon, and ginger
- Stir until sugar begins to dissolve
- Cook:
- Pour glaze over ham
- Cover and cook LOW 6-8 hours
- Baste occasionally if possible
- Ham should reach 140°F
- Finish & Serve:
- Remove ham, let rest 10 minutes
- Slice and serve with cooking juices
Notes:
- Spiral cut ham works best for glaze absorption
- Don’t lift lid too often – each peek adds 20 mins cooking time
- Leftovers keep 4-5 days refrigerated
- Freeze leftover ham up to 2 months
Perfect For:
- Christmas dinner
- Holiday gatherings
- Sunday family meals
- Make-ahead entertaining
