Slow Cooker Glazed Smoked Ham
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
1056 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Glazed Smoked Ham
Description
Slow Cooker Glazed Smoked Ham starts with a large, fully cooked spiral ham placed in a slow cooker. A glaze is made by combining melted butter, honey, liquid smoke, dark brown sugar, and warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This mixture is spooned generously over the ham, particularly between the slices to infuse flavor deeply.
The ham is cooked on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, during which it bastes in its flavorful juices and the glaze penetrates the meat, enhancing its smoky-sweet character. If the ham is large, the slow cooker may need to be covered with foil so the lid fits securely, maintaining moisture.
After slow cooking, sprinkling additional brown sugar and briefly broiling the ham for about 5 minutes creates a caramelized, sticky crust. This step adds a pleasant texture contrast and a richer glaze finish, making the ham visually appealing and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 8 pound ham fully cooked, spiral sliced
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted, melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
Instructions
- Place the ham inside a 6-8qt slow cooker.
- In a small bowl combine all the glaze ingredients and stir.
- Spoon the glaze all over the ham, if you are using a spiral ham, make sure to get the glaze between each slice.
- Slow cook the ham on LOW for 4-5 hours. Baste from time to time with the cooking liquids.
- If the ham is too large for the lid to close completely on the slow cooker, cover the slow cooker with aluminum foil and place the lid on top.
- Sprinkle with more brown sugar and broil for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1056 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1056kcal | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 78g | 156% |
| Fat | 70g | 108% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 249mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 4315mg | 180% |
| Potassium | 1061mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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