Here’s a delicious slow-cooker recipe for spiral-cut ham with pineapple—sweet, juicy, and perfect for a no-fuss meal:
🍍 Slow Cooker Spiral-Cut Ham with Pineapple
Ingredients:
- 1 spiral-cut ham (about 6–8 pounds)
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, with juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional for a tangy kick)
- ½ tsp ground cloves or cinnamon (optional for warmth)
- Toothpicks (to hold pineapple slices, optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the slow cooker: Lightly grease the bottom with cooking spray or a little oil.
- Place the ham: Put the spiral-cut ham in the slow cooker, cut side down.
- Mix the glaze: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, and optional cloves/cinnamon.
- Add pineapple: Pour pineapple chunks and juice over the ham. You can also tuck some slices between the spiral cuts for extra flavor.
- Apply the glaze: Brush or spoon the glaze over the top of the ham.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours (or high for 2–3 hours), until heated through. Baste occasionally with juices.
- Optional caramelization: For a golden finish, transfer ham to a baking sheet and broil for 3–5 minutes at the end.
- Serve: Slice along the spiral cuts and spoon the pineapple and sauce over each portion.
Tips:
- Add veggies: Potatoes, carrots, or onions can cook in the bottom of the slow cooker for a full meal.
- Save the glaze: Use the remaining juices as a sauce for mashed potatoes or roasted veggies.
- Slow and low: Cooking slowly ensures the ham stays moist and tender.
This method makes the ham sweet, juicy, and infused with pineapple flavor—perfect for family dinners or holiday meals.
If you want, I can also make a quick variation with brown sugar and orange juice glaze that’s extra sticky and caramelized, all in the slow cooker.
Do you want me to do that?
