Slow Cooker Copycat Honey Baked Ham

Here’s a recipe for Slow Cooker Copycat Honey Baked Ham! This is a flavorful and easy way to prepare a delicious honey-baked ham without the hassle of using the oven.

Slow Cooker Copycat Honey Baked Ham

Ingredients:

• 1 (6-8 lb) fully cooked bone-in ham (preferably a spiral-cut ham for ease)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
• 1/2 cup orange juice (optional, for extra citrus flavor)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, to thicken glaze)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ham:

   • Place the ham into the slow cooker. If you’re using a spiral-cut ham, keep it intact, but if you’re using a regular bone-in ham, you may want to score the top to allow the glaze to penetrate the meat better.

2. Make the Glaze:

   • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and ground ginger (if using). Stir and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
   • Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the sugar to dissolve and the glaze to thicken. If you’d like a thicker glaze, mix the cornstarch with a small amount of water and stir it into the glaze. Continue to simmer until it thickens to your desired consistency.
   • If you’re using orange juice, you can add it in at this point for a citrusy twist to your glaze. Let it cook for a couple more minutes to incorporate the juice.

3. Apply the Glaze:

   • Pour about half of the glaze over the ham, ensuring it’s coated evenly. Use a basting brush if necessary to spread the glaze all over the surface.

4. Cook in the Slow Cooker:

   • Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Let the ham cook for about 4-6 hours, basting it with the remaining glaze every hour. (You can also cook it on high for about 3 hours but basting is crucial for flavor.)

5. Finish and Serve:

   • Once the ham has heated through and the glaze is caramelized, remove the ham from the slow cooker.
   • Optionally, you can place the ham in the oven under the broiler for 5-7 minutes to achieve a crispy, caramelized exterior. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
   • Slice the ham and serve it with the remaining glaze from the slow cooker.

This Slow Cooker Copycat Honey Baked Ham comes out tender and flavorful, perfect for any occasion, especially during holidays like Easter or Christmas! The slow cooking method ensures the ham is juicy and the glaze creates a sweet and savory coating that’s hard to resist. Enjoy