Crockpot Honey Mustard Glazed Ham

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time4 hrs

Total Time4 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 12

Equipment

6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

Turkey Baster

3-Quart Saucepan with Lid

Ingredients

¾ cup brown sugar firmly packed

½ cup honey

¼ cup Dijon mustard I used Tarragon Dijon Mustard

½ cup water

10 cloves

10 pounds spiral cut ham

Instructions

In a small saucepan add the brown sugar, honey, mustard, water and cloves and bring to a boil stirring occasionally. Cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat. The glaze should be fragrant from the cloves and mustard.

Place the ham in a large slow cooker, make sure it's large enough so that you can put the lid on it. Pour the glaze over the entire ham. Close the lid and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours. Baste the ham every hour with the glaze. Don't stress if you forget.

The ham will be ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F. Serve with the remaining glaze.

Notes

My ham was a bit too tall for the slow cooker so I had to trim a couple inches from the top, so make sure the ham will fit your slow cooker. Sometimes placing it on its side will also work.  

Store leftover ham in its juices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. I usually just store it in the crockpot with the lid on in the fridge. My crockpot has a locking lid.  

Baking instructions: Add the ham and the glaze to a large roasting pan. If the lid doesn't fit over the ham, you can cover it with foil. Bake at 325°F for 15-20 minutes per pound. The internal temperature should read 140°F when it's all done. Baste the ham every hour or so, and you can leave the foil off for the last 15-10 minutes to let the exterior crisp up a bit if you'd like.

Instant Pot instructions: Place the ham in the instant pot and pour the glaze over the ham. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes. Once the Instant Pot cycle is complete, wait until the natural release cycle is complete, should take about 10 to 15 minutes. Follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release, if in a rush. Carefully unlock and remove the lid from the instant pot.  

Nutritional information assumes about ¾ lb of ham per person. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Enjoy