Slow Cooker Pineapple Ham
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 9 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
513 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Pineapple Ham
Description
The Slow Cooker Pineapple Ham begins with a large (8-10 pound) spiral-cut ham placed in a slow cooker coated lightly with cooking spray. The ham is patted dry and covered with crushed pineapple and its juice, then layered with a mixture combining brown sugar, maple syrup, and warm spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. The sweet-spicy glaze is poured over and worked between the slices for even flavor coverage.
The ham cooks on low for 3 to 4 hours (or high for 1 to 2 hours), during which the lid is lifted periodically to baste with its own juices, maintaining moisture. The long, slow cooking tenderizes the ham and allows the flavors to infuse fully. Once done, it is garnished with reserved pineapple before serving.
This preparation fits well for holiday meals or gatherings where a large glazed ham is desired without oven roasting. The slow cooker frees the cook from monitoring the ham continuously, while the combination of pineapple and maple syrup creates a balance of sweetness accented by aromatic spices. Reheating tips or freezing are not provided, but the moist cooking method suggests leftovers would retain flavor well.
Ingredients
- 8-10 pound ham spiraled
- 1 can (20 ounce) pineapple crushed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- Lightly spray an 8 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Pat dry the ham with paper towels, and then transfer it to the slow cooker.
- Pour over half the can of the crushed pineapple including all the juice. Reserve the rest of the pineapple for topping when the ham is served.
- In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and all spice, add it over the ham. Scoop the mixture between the ham slices.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high 1-2 hours.
- During the cooking process, lift the lid a few times and using a ladle, pour the juices over the ham in order to keep it moist.
- Garnish with the remaining pineapple and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 513kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 2195mg | 91% |
| Potassium | 687mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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