Description
Succulent Crock Pot Pineapple Glazed Ham delivers sweet tropical flavors that elevate your holiday meal from ordinary to extraordinary. Juicy ham medallions dripping with caramelized pineapple glaze promise a memorable dining experience you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (6-8 lb) fully cooked spiral ham
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
Instructions
- Position the precooked spiral ham with its flat side facing downward inside the crock pot, allowing ample space for even heat distribution.
- Create a luscious glaze by thoroughly blending pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Generously cascade the prepared glaze over the ham, carefully guiding the liquid between each spiral slice to ensure maximum flavor penetration.
- Artfully distribute fresh pineapple chunks across the ham’s surface, then dust with an additional layer of brown sugar to enhance caramelization.
- Secure the crock pot lid and allow the ham to slow cook on low temperature for 4-6 hours, periodically redistributing the collecting juices over the meat to maintain moisture and intensify flavor.
- For an enhanced presentation, carefully transfer the ham to a broiler-safe dish, spooning accumulated glaze and pineapple pieces over the surface, then broil for 5-7 minutes to create a rich, golden-brown caramelized exterior.
- Gently plate the ham on a decorative serving platter, drizzling remaining glaze and arranging the caramelized pineapple chunks as an elegant garnish.
Notes
- Select a fully cooked, high-quality spiral ham to ensure tender, juicy results with minimal cooking effort.
- Adjust cooking time based on ham size, checking internal temperature reaches 140°F for optimal safety and flavor.
- Customize glaze sweetness by balancing pineapple juice and brown sugar ratios to suit personal taste preferences.
- For gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free Dijon mustard and verify ham’s ingredients are allergen-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg