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Slow Cooker Honey Baked Ham

A sweet and sticky ham dish that is perfect for family gatherings and holidays, slow-cooked to perfection for tender, flavorful meat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 piece 8-10 lb bone-in spiral half ham Choose a ham that fits well in your slow cooker.
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted Provides moisture and flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons honey Adds sweetness to the glaze.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar For the sticky glaze.
Spices
  • 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice

Method
 

Slow Cooking the Ham
  1. Place the ham in a slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix together melted butter, honey, sugar, seasoned salt, onion powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, paprika, ginger, ground clove, and allspice.
  3. Pour this mixture over the ham.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the ham is heated through.
Broiling the Ham
  1. After slow cooking, remove the ham from the slow cooker and place it on a baking sheet.
  2. Preheat your broiler.
  3. Brush some of the cooking liquid over the ham.
  4. Broil for about 5-10 minutes or until the ham is nicely browned and caramelized. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Notes

Store leftover ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. For extra flavor, let the glaze sit on the ham for a while before cooking.