This recipe is for a cured or smoked ham, but could be used on a fresh ham. A smoked ham will have a definitive smoky flavor, so if you're not a fan of that smokiness, stick to a plain cured ham. It also is still completely raw, so it needs to be cooked from scratch.Ī cured ham is fully cooked and cured. A fresh ham has not been cured at all and it doesn't taste like the ham that you're probably used to. Most hams in your grocer's are cured or smoked.
However, they are much easier to dry out, so watch the cook time carefully and check for doneness often. You can also get the glaze into each layer of the spiral giving it loads more flavor. Uncut or Spiral-Cut?Īs I mentioned above, I prefer a spiral ham, especially for holiday or company because it makes serving so much easier. Bone-In or Boneless?Ī bone-in ham will cook more evenly in the slow cooker and has more moisture and flavor, which are also good qualities when you're cooking something in the Crock Pot.Ī boneless ham can be easier to serve since you don't have to work around a bone. A whole ham will likely not fit in your slow cooker. It's often leaner but a little more chewy.Ī butt end is more tender and fatty, but it has an oddly shaped bone that can make cooking and serving a little more awkward.Ī whole ham will include both, and it will weigh about 20 pounds. Here are some ways to help pick your ham: Shank or Butt? Most of the time, I'll choose a bone-in spiral ham because I find that this type is easiest for serving at holidays, and I'm more interested in ease than the cut. The cook time may vary a little depending on the size or type, but the recipe will still work. One of the great things about this recipe is that it will work for pretty much any ham you choose. It's the perfect recipe for holidays because it's easy to make, easy to serve, and tastes heavenly.
This Crock Pot ham is the easiest ham you'll ever make! It's simple to prep, using only 4 simple ingredients, and once it's in the slow cooker, it practically makes itself! The best way to cook a holiday ham because the Crock Pot does all the work for you! Crock Pot HamĬrock Pot ham features juicy, tender ham in a sweet and simple pineapple, brown sugar, and maple syrup glaze. This no-fuss Crock Pot Ham recipe is perfect for holidays and company and features a juicy, tender ham in a sweet and simple pineapple glaze.
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