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Completed spiral ham on a white serving platter, garnished with a mix of greens.

Easy Spiral Ham in the Crock Pot

Samantha Erb
My spiral ham in the crock pot is simple, flavorful, and the perfect recipe to save oven space during the holidays! My homemade glaze ties the whole recipe together and gives it such a rich and satisfying taste.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Dinner Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 593 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 7 - 8 pound bone-in pre-cooked spiral ham
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 6 ounces pineapple juice canned
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the brown sugar, pineapple juice, honey, and Dijon mustard until it's smooth.
  • Place the ham into the bottom of the crock pot.
  • Pour the brown sugar glaze over the top of the ham, letting it run down the sides.
  • Place the cover on the crock pot and cook on the low setting for 3 to 4 hours, basting the ham in its own juices every hour or so.
  • The ham is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F.
  • Place the ham onto a platter and pour the juices into a small saucepan. Allow the liquid to gently boil until the glaze is reduced by half. Serve it with the glaze.

Notes

  • Do not buy a ham that is larger than 9 pounds, as it will be too large to fit into a standard-sized 7-quart crock pot.
  • Only remove the lid when basting, so the ham keeps cooking.
  • Use a digital meat thermometer to check if the ham has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  • Don’t overcook the ham! It will cause it to become tough, dry, and like leather around the edges.
  • Be careful not to burn the glaze by stirring the glaze frequently as it caramelizes and reduces.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • If your ham fits in the crockpot, place it on its side so the spiral cuts are facing up. This allows the glaze and juices to seep between the slices, keeping everything tender and flavorful.
  • If it won’t fit on its side, set it cut side down. As the ham shrinks during cooking, you may be able to rotate it later, but if not, don’t worry. Just keep in mind that cooking cut-side down can speed things up, so start checking for doneness around the 3-hour mark.

Nutrition

Calories: 593kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 60gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 232mgSodium: 3707mgPotassium: 952mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 76mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 3mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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