Copycat Honey-Baked Ham Slow Cooker (Printable)
Tender ham slow-cooked in honey glaze delivers iconic flavor with easy preparation. Perfect for festive meals.
# Components:
→ Ham
01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in spiral-sliced ham, 6 to 8 pounds
→ Glaze
02 - 1 cup honey
03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1/4 cup apple cider or orange juice
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Unwrap ham and pat dry thoroughly. Trim edges if needed to fit slow cooker, keeping slices intact. Position ham flat-side down in the cooker.
02 - Combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, melted butter, juice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
03 - Pour glaze evenly over ham, ensuring some flows between slices for even flavor distribution.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 4 hours until ham is thoroughly heated and tender. Baste with collected glaze from the bottom at least twice during cooking process.
05 - Preheat broiler. Carefully transfer ham to baking sheet. Spoon extra glaze on top, then broil for 3–5 minutes until glaze bubbles and caramelizes.
06 - Allow ham to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving for optimal juiciness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Perfect make-ahead centerpiece for gatherings
- All made in the slow cooker which frees up the oven
- Uses simple pantry ingredients for the glaze
- Turns leftovers into delicious sandwiches or breakfast
02 -
- Completely gluten free if you double check your ham and condiments
- Stays tender for days and makes the best meal prep leftovers
- Feeds a crowd with very little hands-on work
03 -
- Let your ham come up to room temperature for thirty minutes before slow cooking for even heat
- Baste two or three times for maximum flavor infusion and an ultra glossy finish
- Do not skip the broiling step at the end it is the key to that authentic honey-baked crust