Description
Pioneer woman slow cooker ham delivers savory comfort straight from classic Southern kitchens. Home cooks can easily create this tender, flavorful main dish perfect for family gatherings and holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ham (5 to 7 lbs/2.27 to 3.18 kg), fully cooked and bone-in
- ½ cup (120 ml) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 can (12 oz/355 ml) Dr Pepper or Coca-Cola
- ¼ cup (60 ml) spicy brown mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 20 whole cloves
Instructions
- Glaze Preparation: Merge brown sugar, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and half the cola in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens into a glossy consistency, roughly 7-8 minutes.
- Ham Assembly: Pour remaining cola into slow cooker. Strategically embed whole cloves across ham’s surface. Generously brush ham with prepared glaze, reserving some for final coating.
- Slow Cooking: Cover and cook ham on low temperature for 5-6 hours, monitoring until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The slow, gentle heat will infuse the meat with rich, caramelized flavors.
- Finishing Touch: Warm reserved glaze in saucepan just before serving. Transfer ham to elegant serving platter and lavishly coat with reheated glaze. Carve into delectable slices and present immediately for a mouthwatering centerpiece.
Notes
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Studding the ham with whole cloves creates an aromatic base that deeply enhances the meat’s taste profile.
- Glaze Consistency Matters: Simmer the glaze slowly to achieve a thick, glossy texture that clings perfectly to the ham’s surface.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm the ham reaches exactly 140°F, guaranteeing both safety and optimal juiciness.
- Timing is Key: Allow the slow cooker to work its magic for 5-6 hours on low heat, ensuring tender, succulent ham without drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg