This is Ham in a Crock Pot!
We all know how easy it is to make a Ham. Most Hams are already cooked, so an hour or so in the oven and Ham is ready to be served.
However, a Ham can dry out very easily.
This is a recipe I had seen a couple times, but wasn’t so sure it would work or at least with good results.
It involves a crock pot or slow cooker.
This is a good thing because the crock pot gently heats the Ham without drying it out.
Make the quick and easy maple brown sugar glaze and after a few minutes under the broiler, the glaze caramelizes giving the Ham a delicious crunch.
And the leftovers (if there are any) are so good the next day!
I just love Ham Sandwiches!
And Ham and Cheese Sandwiches!
Ham is a good thing to like!
So good!
Below is the printable recipe.
Enjoy!
Me
- 7 pound unsliced, bone-in ham
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons of brown mustard
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- Trim excess fat and skin from Ham.
- Using a sharp knife, slash Ham several times in a criss-cross
- Place Ham and water in slow cooker.
- Heat for 4-5 hours on low, until the Ham is heated through.
- Remove the Ham and set aside to rest.
- Prepare the glaze by bringing maple syrup, brown sugar, mustard, and pepper to a boil in a saucepan.
- Stir cornstarch with a little water in a cup and add to the glaze mixture, whisking constantly until mixture starts to thicken. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, use a paper towel and remove excess moisture on the Ham.
- Using a pastry brush or a spoon, put the glaze over the Ham.
- Place Ham under the oven broiler for about 5 minutes or until the glaze has caramelized.
- Don't let it burn.
Brenda ....only daughter says
I’m gonna try this I always put my ham in the oven and it is hit and miss with moist or dry . I also want to add chop suey (not sure how to spell it but I’m sure you understand) to that not my favorite love ya mom
Brenda ....only daughter says
I’m gonna try this I always put my ham in the oven and it is hit and miss with moist or dry . I also want to add chop suey (not sure how to spell it but I’m sure you understand) to that not my favorite love ya mom
Kari says
It really leaves it moist….make sure you remove most of the fat first.
luv ya
Me
The Twin says
Why, Why,WHY…. Must you torture me like this. Is it payback from when I was a child? Just kidding. I know that I was an angel as a child. Unlike most of your readers, I can say that I have had the opportunity to enjoy most of these recipes while growing up. All I can say is everything this woman makes is wonderful. Except… Liver and onions. Not that it was bad, I just don’t like liver and onions.
Kari says
Thanks Son….remember when I used to send you care packages when you were in the Navy?
I think I will have to send you another care package….and it just might include cookies AND liver and onions….;)
Luv ya
Mom
Sandy says
Sounds delicious, and what a great idea to heat in the crock pot. Your glaze is a lot like the one I make.
Kari says
Thanks Sandy! Ham is good anyway…anytime!
Me