Description
This Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham recipe delivers a tender, flavorful ham glazed with a sweet and spiced pineapple and brown sugar sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is ideal for holiday gatherings or any special occasion, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and warming spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Ham
- 1 8-9 pound ham
Glaze
- 1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the ham: Add the ham to the slow cooker and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring the glaze adheres well.
- Add pineapple: Pour half of the can of crushed pineapple evenly over the ham to infuse it with a sweet, fruity flavor during cooking.
- Mix and apply glaze: In a bowl, combine the brown sugar with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger, then sprinkle this spiced sugar mixture over the ham.
- Reserve pineapple topping: Set aside the remaining crushed pineapple to use as a warm topping when serving the ham for an extra burst of flavor.
- Slow cook the ham: Cover and cook the ham on the low setting for three hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the ham to become tender.
Notes
- Ensure the ham fits well in your slow cooker; you may need to trim if necessary.
- For a more caramelized finish, you can broil the ham in the oven for 5-7 minutes after slow cooking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Leftover ham can be stored refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Use reserved pineapple as a warm topping right before serving to maintain its texture and flavor.
- You can adjust spices according to taste for a more or less intense spiced glaze.
