How to Make Honey-Baked Spiral Ham in the Slow Cooker - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ham is a classic and beloved main dish for holidays, family gatherings, and special occasions. It’s a versatile and delicious protein that can be dressed up in many different ways to suit your tastes and preferences. If you’re looking for a foolproof way to make a moist, flavorful, and perfectly cooked ham, then look no further than this recipe for Honey-Baked Spiral Ham in the Slow Cooker.

This recipe takes the traditional honey-baked ham and adapts it for the slow cooker, making it ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (8 pound) spiral-cut ham, or more to taste
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (8-pound) spiral ham

  • Spray the slow cooker insert with cooking spray and place ham inside.
  • Combine honey, brown sugar, mustard, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking thoroughly, until sugar is melted and ingredients are combined, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Pour water into the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour sauce over the ham. Cover.
  • Cook in the slow cooker on Low, 6 to 8 hours. Baste the ham with the juices from the bottom once every hour.
  • Remove ham from the slow cooker. Pour juices from the bottom into a saucepan over medium heat. Mix cornstarch and water together in a bowl and pour into the saucepan. Cook until mixture thickens into a glaze, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour glaze over the ham or use as a gravy.
  • Nutrition

    437 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 123mg
    • Sodium: 3005mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 56g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 731mg