Description
A simple and delicious glazed Easter ham cooked in a crockpot using just five pantry staple ingredients. This recipe delivers tender, juicy ham with a perfectly caramelized glaze, ideal for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Bone-in fully cooked ham (about 4 to 5 pounds)
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Remove the ham from its packaging and pat it dry with paper towels (about 2 minutes). Optionally, score the surface in a diamond pattern for better glaze absorption.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1/3 cup honey, and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Stir well until smooth and glossy (around 3 minutes). Taste and adjust if desired.
- Place the ham flat side down in the crockpot. Trim or fold the flap if it doesn’t fit perfectly.
- Pour half the glaze over the ham, spreading evenly with a basting brush or spoon, making sure to get into scored lines if scored (about 4 minutes).
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours. Avoid lifting the lid frequently to keep moisture in.
- After about 3 hours, carefully lift the lid and pour the remaining glaze over the ham. Spread evenly, then close the lid and continue cooking.
- After 6 hours, check that the ham is tender and the glaze is sticky and caramelized. If glaze is not thick enough, remove ham, pour juices into a saucepan, reduce over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, then pour back and coat the ham.
- Let the ham rest for 10 minutes in the crockpot with the lid off to set the glaze and make slicing easier.
- Slice and serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
If you forget to score the ham, it will still be delicious. Avoid lifting the crockpot lid frequently to keep the ham moist. If glaze is too thin at the end, reduce juices on stovetop and recoat. For sugar-free version, substitute honey with maple syrup and omit brown sugar. Adjust cooking time for smaller hams (2-3 pounds cook about 3-4 hours).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 oz (113 g) c
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 20
Keywords: Easter ham, glazed ham, crockpot ham, holiday ham, easy ham recipe, 5-ingredient ham, slow cooker ham