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Crockpot Apple Cider Brown Sugar Ham

Crockpot Apple Cider Brown Sugar Ham
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A delicious and easy recipe for making a flavorful ham in a crockpot using apple cider and brown sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 fully cooked spiral-sliced ham (6–8 lbs)
  • 1 cup apple cider (240 ml)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ham: Place the fully cooked spiral-sliced ham cut-side down in a large slow cooker.
  2. Make the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together apple cider, brown sugar, honey, melted butter, cinnamon, cloves, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
  3. Pour Over the Ham: Slowly pour the glaze over the ham, allowing it to seep between the slices. Add cinnamon sticks around the ham.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, or until heated through. Spoon the glaze over the ham occasionally. Aim for an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) for a fully cooked ham packaged in a USDA-inspected plant; follow the package directions for other hams.
  5. Thicken the Glaze: Transfer the cooking liquid to a saucepan and simmer for 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Serve: Brush the thickened apple cider glaze generously over the ham. Serve warm with extra sauce drizzled over each slice.

Notes

  • Ensure the ham is fully cooked for best results.
  • This recipe can also be adapted for smaller or larger hams, adjusting cooking time accordingly.

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