Crockpot Ham

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This easy, 3-ingredient Crockpot Ham recipe is made with precooked spiralized ham and brown sugar. Just in time for Easter! Or if you are looking for my classic baked ham <— there it is! Serve your ham with my favorite scalloped potatoes and classic deviled eggs.

 

Crockpot Ham | An Easy Make-Ahead Meal

This easy Crockpot Ham is a simple, hands-off way to get a delicious dinner on the table. Using a precooked spiral ham keeps prep to a minimum—just add everything to the slow cooker and let it do the work. It’s perfect for Easter or Christmas dinner when you have plenty of other dishes to prepare, but it’s easy enough for a Sunday dinner or weeknight meal, too.

3 Ingredients You’ll Need

You’re only three ingredients away from this amazing Crockpot Ham recipe! Here’s everything you’ll need:

• Chicken Broth – you could also use water here, but I opt for chicken broth for the extra flavor it provides. This also helps the meat stay moist while cooking.
• Brown Sugar – this helps create a sticky-sweet glaze that you can then baste over your ham after cooking.
• Bone-In Spiral Ham – I got a 10 pounder which yields 12 servings (great for meal prep) but if you are looking to cut back, get a smaller ham and cook for less time.
• Ham Glaze- Optional! Yes, you can make a ham glaze for your crockpot ham if your heart desires, but know you can definitely get a delicious end product without 🙂

How to Make Ham in the Crockpot

This is one of those recipes where you read the steps and think, that’s it? Yes. That’s it. Full recipe details, including ingredients and measurements are in the printable recipe card below.

Step 1: Add Chicken Broth + Brown Sugar

Pour chicken broth and brown sugar into a cold crockpot. Whisk it together until combined.

Step 2: Add the Ham

Place the ham face down into the crockpot so it sits right in that sugar mixture.

Pro Tip: If your ham is too large for your crockpot like mine was, simply fit it into your crockpot as best as you can, trimming a little if necessary.

Step 3: Cook Low + Slow

Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours and internal temperature reads 165 degrees F. Check the package directions to verify recommended internal temperature. Baste occasionally to keep everything extra juicy.

Step 4: Garnish + Serve

Add pineapple slices and cherries if you want that classic look, then slice and serve.

How Long Do I Cook a Spiral Ham in the Crockpot?

Since spiral ham is already cooked, you’re simply gently reheating it in order to serve. In order to do this, I cook this crockpot ham on low for 6 hours.

You could do high for 3-4 hours, but you risk drying out your ham.

Tips for Success

• Baste every hour or so if you can. It makes a difference in moisture and flavor.
• Use broth instead of water if you want a slightly richer flavor.
• Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing so the juices settle.

Leftovers

Have any leftovers? Store ham in a covered airtight container in the fridge for up to five days! Or if you don’t have enough to save, consider making a different dish from it (such as Ham Salad).

What to Serve with Ham

• Buttery Mashed Potatoes
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Twice Baked Potatoes
• Oven Roasted Asparagus
• Strawberry Spinach Salad
• Colorful Carrot Salad

Simple ingredients. Big flavor. This crockpot ham just gets it right every single time. The printable recipe card is below. Have a wonderful day, friends!

Variations

• Swap brown sugar for maple syrup for a slightly different sweetness.
• Add a spoonful of Dijon mustard to the glaze for a subtle tang.
• Use apple juice instead of broth for a sweeter flavor profile.
• Sprinkle in a little cinnamon or cloves for a warm, holiday twist.
• If your ham is too big and the lid of the crockpot won’t close, add foil to the top with the lid overtop.
• Ham Glaze- Optional! Yes, you can make a ham glaze for your crockpot ham if your heart desires, but know you can definitely get a delicious end product without.

More Recipes to Try

• Smothered Baked Pork Chops
• Amazing Pulled Pork Recipe
• Pineapple Glazed Ham
• Brown Sugar Ham Glaze
• Garlic Pork Loin Roast Recipe with Potatoes

If you make this recipe, I would really appreciate it if you would give it a star rating and leave your review in the comments! If you have a picture of your finished dish, post it on Instagram using the hashtag #laurenslatest and tag me @laurens_latest.