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A glazed spiral ham sits sliced on a white plate with greens, displayed on a wooden surface. The ham is pink and juicy, with a caramelized glaze on top—perfectly cooked in the slow cooker for maximum tenderness and flavor.

Slow Cooker Glazed Spiral Ham

This Slow Cooker Glazed Spiral Ham is juicy, tender, and full of sweet-savory flavor. Cooked low and slow with pineapple juice, brushed with butter and honey, and finished under the broiler for a caramelized crust -perfect for holidays or entertaining
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Ingredients

  • 8 lb bone-in spiral sliced half ham
  • 2 Tbsp butter melted
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup pineapple juice

Instructions

  • Place ham in slow cooker and pour pineapple juice into the bottom. Brush with melted butter and honey, getting between slices. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours.
  • Preheat broiler to HIGH. Transfer ham to a foil-lined roasting pan.
  • Mix sugar, salt, onion powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and paprika. Pat half over ham and broil until caramelized.
  • In a saucepan, combine remaining sugar mix with 3 Tbsp water, ham juices, or bourbon. Boil 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  • Brush glaze over ham, broil again for 1–2 minutes (watch carefully), then let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
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