Crockpot spiral ham is the easiest way to prepare your holiday ham. Simply 3 ingredients and the slow cooker will handle the rest!
Get ready to take your slow cooker adventures to the next level with this crockpot spiral ham recipe. Whether you’re a seasoned crockpot cook or it’s your first time preparing a ham these directions will make it a breeze.
The spiral cut allows the flavors to penetrate the meat, resulting in a dish that is incredibly moist and delicious.
With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for special occasions. Just toss everything into your crockpot, set it, and forget it. The slow cooking process allows the ham to become incredibly tender.
So fire up your crockpot and get ready to enjoy this crockpot spiral ham. It’s the perfect potluck or holiday center piece. It reheats well and feeds a ton of people. Let’s start on how to make it!
How To Make Crockpot Spiral Ham
Ingredients needed
- Spiral cut ham
- Pineapple juice (from canned pineapples)
- Brown sugar
- Maple syrup
Important to know before starting
When choosing the ham, please know the size of your crockpot. You’ll need to be able to put the lid on. Spiral hams come in all sizes. Choose the size correct for your crockpot.
Making the crockpot spiral ham recipe in the slow cooker
- First, combine the pineapple juice, maple syrup and brown sugar. For ease, start with the brown sugar and maple, then add in the pineapple juice.
- Remove the ham from the packaging and pat it dry. The place it cut side down in the crockpot.
- Now, take the mixture from step 1 and pour it all around the ham. Put the lid on the crockpot and place on low for 4 hours or until the ham is heated all the way through.
- Lastly, carefully remove the same from the crockpot and serve with all the juices that had collected at the bottom of the crockpot.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do you need to submerge the ham in the crockpot?
No, you only need the little bit of juices that you poured over the ham to start with. With the lid on this will help create a very moist environment for the ham to cook perfectly.
What’s the best way to heat a pre-cooked spiral ham?
For the leftovers, you can use the crockpot to reheat them as well. For the ham the setting should always be low. Place some of the liquid from the ham at the bottom of the crockpot and place the sliced pieces, then cover. Allow the slow cooker to heat everything up evenly before serving.
What to serve with crockpot spiral ham?
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Crockpot Spiral Ham
Ingredients
- 6-8 pound spiral ham (depending on the size of crockpot)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- First, combine the pineapple juice, maple syrup and brown sugar. For ease, start with the brown sugar and maple, then add in the pineapple juice.
- Remove the ham from the packaging and pat it dry. The place it cut side down in the crockpot.
- Now, take the mixture from step 1 and pour it all around the ham. Put the lid on the crockpot and place on low for 4 hours or until the ham is heated all the way through.
- Lastly, carefully remove the same from the crockpot and serve with all the juices that had collected at the bottom of the crockpot.