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If you need a holiday-worthy main dish that basically cooks itself, this Crockpot Spiral Ham is the answer. I love making it when oven space is tight because the slow cooker keeps the ham tender, juicy, and full of sweet glaze flavor with almost zero effort. It’s made with just a few simple ingredients, and the slices come out perfectly warm and ready to serve for Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, or Sunday dinner.
Rave Reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“This was so delicious and easy. Loved that it was cooked in the crockpot which saved room for other foods to go in oven. Family loved it.” – Crystal H.
“Oh my gosh! How can you go wrong with this ham… It’s even better than honey baked hams if I’m allowed to say that. Hee hee!! It’s the best recipe by far. Love it!!” – Tamara H.
“Great recipe for Sunday dinner! My husband and son gave it five stars because it is flavorful, moist and tasty. I always use this to avoid overheating the kitchen. A few simple sides make a complete and delicious dinner without hours of kitchen prep.” – Nancy
A Holiday Tradition
This Crockpot Spiral Ham has become one of my go-to holiday traditions because it makes hosting feel calmer. I can free up the oven for sides and rolls, and the ham stays tender since it’s gently warming in that sweet sauce the whole time. It’s honestly one of the easiest ways to serve a beautiful main dish without hovering over anything.
I also love making a big ham because I know I’m going to get leftovers for days. Soups, sandwiches, casseroles… it really is the ham that keeps on giving. I hope it becomes a tradition at your table too.
If you’re wondering what to serve with it, I usually pair this ham with cozy classics like Cheesy Potato Casserole, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, or a simple Holiday Salad. It’s also great with corn, carrots, and dinner rolls if you want to keep things easy.
🩷 Erica
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Spiral-cut ham: Select an 8-10 pound ham that will fit in your crockpot.
- Brown sugar: You can use light or dark brown sugar.
- Maple syrup: Use real maple syrup, this makes the best glaze for the ham.
- Canned pineapple juice: Fresh or canned works great. You can also use apple cider or orange juice.
Ingredient Additions and Substitutions
- Swap the juice: Not a fan of pineapple juice? Use apple cider or orange juice instead.
- Swap the syrup: Honey works well if you do not want maple syrup.
- Add warm spices: A pinch of cinnamon or cloves can give it a cozy holiday vibe.
- Sweet and savory: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard to the juices for a glaze that tastes more balanced and less candy-sweet.
- Make it more “holiday”: If you want, you can add a few pineapple rings on top after cooking and broil briefly for a pretty finish.
How to Make Spiral Ham in a Crockpot
- Place ham flat-side down in the slow cooker. If it doesn’t fit, ham can be placed on its side so the lid can close. Discard glaze packets.
- Generously rub brown sugar over the ham.
- Pour maple syrup and pineapple juice over the ham.
- Place the lid on the crockpot, making sure it fits securely. Cook on low for 2-3 hours or until warmed to 140-145°F.
- Remove lid and stir the juices at the bottom of the crockpot. Spoon the juices over the ham and cook an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove the ham from the crockpot and place it on a serving platter. Separate the slices for easy serving.
Crockpot Spiral Ham Cook Time (By Weight)
Most spiral hams are fully cooked, so we’re reheating, not cooking it from raw. The goal is to get the ham warmed all the way through without drying it out. I always use a meat thermometer and aim for 140°F to 145°F in the thickest part. General timing on LOW:
- 6 to 7 pounds: about 2 to 2.5 hours
- 8 to 10 pounds: about 2.5 to 3.5 hours
I treat these times as a guide, not a rule. Slow cookers vary a lot, and so do hams. The thermometer is what keeps you from ending up with a ham that’s underheated in the middle or dried out on the edges.
A few things that change timing
- Starting temperature matters: If your ham goes in cold straight from the fridge, it will take longer to warm through.
- Your slow cooker matters: Some run hot, and if the lid doesn’t seal well, heat can escape and timing gets unpredictable.
- Lid lifting slows everything down: Every time you open the lid, the slow cooker loses heat. That’s why I keep basting toward the end instead of checking it constantly.
- If you’re ever unsure, go by temperature: Once it hits 140°F to 145°F, you’re done.
Best Slow Cooker Size
For an 8 to 10 pound spiral ham, I recommend a 7-quart or larger slow cooker. A smaller ham can fit in a 6-quart, but spiral hams are tall and you really want the lid to close completely so the heat stays consistent.
If the lid won’t close
- Put the ham on its side so it sits lower.
- Trim a small piece off the bottom so it fits more easily.
- If it still won’t work, switch to the oven method below.
Fit is one of the biggest stress points with crockpot ham, so I always check this first. Once the lid closes, the rest is easy.
Oven Method
If your ham is too big for the crockpot, or you do not have a slow cooker, you can still use this same glaze idea in the oven. We also have a great Honey Baked Ham Recipe.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Place the spiral ham in a roasting pan and rub with brown sugar.
- Pour maple syrup and pineapple juice into the bottom of the pan, then cover tightly with foil.
- Bake until warmed through to 140°F, using about 10 minutes per pound as a general guide.
- For a caramelized finish, uncover and broil for a few minutes at the end, watching closely.
Recipe Tips
- Easy cleanup – Use a crockpot liner to make clean-up quick and easy.
- Baste before serving – Baste the ham with the juices from the bottom of the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving.
- Use the broiler for a glaze finish – To create a caramelized glaze on the ham’s surface, transfer it to a baking sheet and broil it in the oven for a few minutes after slow cooking.
- Let it rest – Allow the ham to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This lets the juices redistribute, resulting in a juicier spiral ham.
- Serve with extra glaze – Offer extra glaze on the side for those who want an extra drizzle of flavor. Thicken the glaze by placing it in a small saucepan on the stove and thickening it with a slurry of cornstarch and water.
Frequently Asked Questions
I do it to save oven space and keep the kitchen cooler. The ham warms in the sauce so it stays tender and flavorful instead of drying out.
For a spiral ham, I plan on ½ pound per person. For 12 people, that’s about a 6 pound ham.
Yes, if you don’t like pineapple, orange juice is also very good with ham. You can also use apple cider.
No, but real maple syrup adds a rich, maple flavor that is hard to beat. Of course, if you want to use your typical breakfast maple syrup, that’s okay too. Don’t skimp on the syrup. If you feel like you need to add a little extra, do it! Follow your heart. If syrup isn’t your thing, you can also use honey.
Spiral hams are usually already cooked, so you’re warming it. I aim for 140 to 145°F in the thickest part.
I don’t recommend it because spiral ham can dry out, but if you’re short on time, you can use HIGH and watch the temp closely. Stop as soon as it hits 140°F to 145°F.
That’s normal in the slow cooker. To thicken it, simmer in a saucepan or use a cornstarch slurry.
Make Ahead and Storage
- Make ahead: You can cook the ham earlier in the day, then keep it on WARM for a short time with extra juices spooned over the top.
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze sliced ham for up to 2 months for soups, casseroles, and sandwiches.
- Reheat: Warm slices gently with a splash of the cooking juices so it stays moist.
More Ham Recipes
- Ham and Bean Soup
- Crockpot Split Pea Soup
- Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Layered Cold Pasta Salad
- Ham Salad
- Classic Chef Salad
- Omelette in a Bag
- Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole
This Crockpot Spiral Ham is the easiest way I know to serve a tender, flavorful holiday ham without taking over the oven. If you make it, I would love to hear how it turned out. Leave a rating and tell me what you served with it! 💛
Crockpot Spiral Ham
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Ingredients
- 1 8-10 pound spiral-cut ham, (boneless ham or bone-in ham)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- Remove ham from packaging and place in a large (7+ quart) slow cooker. Discard glaze packets (if any). Place ham flat-side down in the slow cooker, but if it doesn't fit, ham can be placed on its side so the lid can close.
- Generously rub with brown sugar all over the ham. Pour maple syrup and pineapple juice over the ham.
- Add lid and cook for 2 to 3.5 hours on low heat, time will vary based on size of ham.
- Stir juices and spoon over the ham. Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove ham from slow cooker, place it on a serving platter, and serve!
Equipment
- Crockpot
Notes
- Most spiral hams are fully cooked, you’re reheating to 140°F to 145°F.
- For best results, use a 7-quart or larger slow cooker for an 8–10 lb ham.
- If the ham doesn’t fit flat, place it on its side so the lid closes.
- For extra flavor, baste with juices during the last 30 minutes.
- Swap pineapple juice with orange juice or apple cider if you prefer.
- To thicken the glaze, simmer juices and use a cornstarch slurry.
- Optional finish: broil a few minutes for a caramelized top, watch closely.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Best ham ever! And it left the oven free for other things. I did add the Dijon mustard, since I don’t like things super sweet. Thanks for making Easter easier and tastier!
So glad it turned out so well for you! Happy Easter!
I made this today for Easter lunch and my family all loved it!! We picked on it all day and everybody took some home! I did use honey because I didn’t have (and rarely use) maple syrup, but followed the recipe other than that. It worked great though! I’m sad that I didn’t get a larger ham to have more leftovers!! Highly recommend!
Thanks so much, hope you had a happy Easter!
I love this recipe because I am an animal caregiver/ pet sittitter/ dog walker. I’m always working during the holidays so this recipe allows me to have the main dish cooking while I’m out working. U make sure to have my sides prepped so all I have to do is toss the scalloped potatoes in the oven and then steam the green beans! It is a time saver, saves my sanity and tastes great! I highly recommend it.
I love this recipe, because it’s easy and delicious.I love spiral ham cooked any way
This was so delicious and easy. Loved that it was cooked in the crockpot which saved room for other foods to go in oven. Family loved it
I love spiral ham. I will make this for Easter.
Very easy, let the pot do it for you
Just love sugar and pineapple on my ham.
Going to try this for the first time!
This recipe is absolutely wonderful
Delicious! Juicy, tender and everyone just raved about this ham. Will definitely do it again this way!
This is an awesome recipe for a great Ham for the Easter Holidays or anytime! So easy to make it this way and no heating up the kitchen with the hot oven! The whole family raved at how good it tasted and easy to keep in crockpot to put up in fridge if there were any leftovers. Easy recipe using items that most have on hand, or not too expensive to buy.
I haven’t tried this receipe, But it is definitely something I would make. Love the simplicity and I’m not a big fan of package sauces.
This is a good use of my Crockpot for delicious meal during Easter.
I’ve never cooked a ham in the crock pot before.
Awesome
Love the idea of cooking ham in a crockpot.
Can’t wait to try it!
Can’t wait to try this recipe. It sounds quick, easy & delicious!
Good morning,
I am definitely trying this for Easter this year!!! Yummy!
Easy and simple preparation. I love it in the crockpot, better than slaving over the oven it tastes just as good. I love the maple syrup addition also. I make this year round not just Easter.
Oh my gosh! How can you go wrong with this ham most delicious. Easy to prepare everybody loves the juiciness of the ham. It’s even better than honey baked hams if I’m allowed to say that. Hee hee!! It’s the best recipe by far. Love it!! 🥰
My family and grandchildren loved it. We had an early Easter because I have to have surgery. There was only a couple of slice of ham left after dinner. Great leftovers Mary
Love this never had tried crock pot ham
I love to use my crockpot and looks delicious
Love the idea of a crock pot ham! The ease of preparing and cooking it can’t be beat and the tender ham is amazing.!
All I can say is WOW!!!
This was so easy to prepare. Love fixing ham with this recipe. Will do it again.
I tried this recioe and it is awesome! The ham is so juicy and flavorful that you just can’t get enough! This is my Easter and Thanksgiving go to forever!
I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m looking forward to trying it this year for Easter! I love the simplicity of using the Crock Pot AND freeing up my oven for other side dishes! Thank you!
Love Spiral Ham. Have always cooked in the oven. Will have to try the crockpot method.
Ham screams easter dinner. I loved this just for that reason. We didn’t have much growing up but Easter ham was ALWAYS the Easter meal.
Of course we didn’t have crock pots back then.
My eldest son in law makes this and it is the most delicious ham, all YUM 😊
When you have big family holiday meals, you never have enough room in your oven for all the dishes that need to bake. Using my crockpot is essential and this recipe for cooking your ham frees up the needed oven space. The crockpot also ensures it will be moist!
Love brown sugar & maple syrup on the ham
The pineapple juice gives it that little extra flavor and keeps it juicy.
Great recipe
Deliciously easy! Love the glaze!
Sounds delicious an simple
🌟🌟🌟🌟love this recipe. In my family we have ham quite a bit. As you can see I gave it 4 stars
It is easy and you don’t have to worry about and it tastes delious
Easter will be my second time cooking my ham using this recipe. As with all new recipes, if you are cooking for family you need to make a test one first. It was easy and simple to do. It was delicious, so it’s definitely going on my Easter Table
Easy to fix and have free time for other things. Delicious!
This is a perfect recipe for a busy kitchen. My ham is cooked to perfection while my oven is free for biscuits, buns and other family favorites
I love ham, and this is very much like the recipe for ham that I grew up eating. Not to mention how easy it is to cook in the crockpot.
I love the ease of crockpot ham. I always used brown sugar, but now can only use maple syrup or sugar, this is the perfect recipe for me. Going to make it
Love the brown sugar & maple on the ham
And the pineapple juice gives that little extra flavor and keeps it juicy.
I can’t wait to try this recipe in a crockpot. I love ham it’s always been a family favorite.
I really loved this recipe. Will be my go to recipe for Ham!
This ham recipe is a game changer for the holidays! Perfect for gatherings or a small family dinner!
Looks Delish!!!
I eat ham only on Sunday. This is a special Sunday and I look forward to making this!
I really like this recipe because its a great addition to my Easter dinner, and my family enjoys a good ham on Easter.
The best way to make a yummy, moist ham. And it frees up the oven for all the ‘sides‘ we are living for!!
Using my crock pot for this is a game changer! I have one oven and could not make my scalloped potatoes in the oven as ham cooks at a slower temp. I never thought of using my crock pot for the ham. The brown sugar and pineapple was a game changer.
Love that I can put it in the crock pot while I use my oven for other sides! Love using brown sugar and pineapple.
Very easy recipe and a great tasting juicy ham dinner. My family loves, “my” 😉 ham dinners. They always want it more than just on holidays. With this no fuss no mess crock-pot recipe, I will be making my ham more often.
Crockpot cooking is the best, easiest and most delicious way to cook and the fact you can cook your Easter ham in it makes this recipe a keeper!
This method helps keeps it from becoming dry. So yummy!
Easy and delicious!
Family loves ham. This recipe is simple & cooking it in the crock pot is better. No oven time. With so many dishes to fix this Ham recipe makes my time spent in the kitchen easier.
Love this recipe for Easter Dinner. Easy to do in the crock pot with few ingredients. Gives me more time to spend with family outside of the kitchen.
Okay, so I haven’t made this yet, but I am so excited to try it this Easter!
I never thought about using maple syrup and I’m sure it will be delicious.
I love that this easy recipe can be made in the oven or crockpot. I cannot wait to try it in my slow cooker!
I love the idea of cooking the ham in the Crock Pot. Thanks for the recipe.
I love this recipe. I have actually made crockpot ham exactly like this before. It is always moist and very delicious.
Love this size ham. Great size for just 2 people. Very moist ham when cooked in a crick pot or pressure cooked.
I’ve made this several times and it’s delicious! I use honey instead of maple syrup because that’s what I had, and I added a little margarine between the spirals. We ate it with a meal, then with omelets biscuits and gravy, then on sandwiches. I freeze the rest to use in omelets and to add to pizzas. It goes a long way with two people! Thank you so very much for sharing all these delicious recipes!
You are so welcome! I love all your fun ideas for leftovers!
What is “real” maple syrup?
Most stores carry a maple syrup that is made with maple flavoring and sugar. Pure maple syrup is more expensive and not quite as sweet but it’s oh so delicious. You can often find it at Costco or larger grocery stores.
Using my crock pot to cook a ham is so trouble free. I use this recipe on vacation and it ideal. I just make sure our rental unit has a crock pot, I bring along the ingredients so on location all I need to buy is a ham. Everyone in the family loves this and the leftovers come in handy.
Ham is one of my favorite meals, love Ham, potato salad, and baked beans with a coconut cake and a coconut cream pie is my favorite Easter meal. Especially if the ham is sweet like this one.
That sounds like a delicious Easter menu! Thanks for sharing!
So easy.
This ham will melt in your mouth with just the right amount of sweetness. The texture is so perfect and this is definitely a crowd pleaser. Yummy
Simple recipe that is easy to do with minimal ingredients.
I have problems chewing meat. But this recipe in a crockpot is always so juicy, tender, and flavorful. This is the easiest way I found to make ham, and also has so much broth when doing it in the crockpot. My family likes it. Cleanup is a breeze when using the liners.
Couldn’t agree more! CrockPot liners are a lifesaver!
I love the idea of doing this in the slow cooker. The included glaze recipe is delicious and so much better than the packet that came with the spiral cut ham.
This is an excellent recipe and the ham turns out great. Plus it frees up the oven!
Sounds easy and delicious great ingredients.
I love ham it’s my favorite meat. I love the spiral ham in a crockpot, with brown sugar, marasio cherrys and juice, it’s so delicious.
Yum that sounds delicious. I love it with maraschino cherries too. So tasty!
I love, love, love this recipe! It makes getting the rest of the meal so easy because the star of the meal is taken care of! I know the ham will turn out perfectly which takes a lot of stress off me!
So true! It makes it so nice to have free hands (and an open oven) to make the rest of the meal.
This recipe is so easy and clean up is a breeze when using those crock pot liners. The ham turns out juicy and tender with a wonderful flavor. This is my go to recipe for ham.
Been looking for a recipe like this. I am so excited to fix this for Easter dinner.
See my previous comment as the rating didn’t come through.
One of my favorite recipes for the holidays. It allows me to spend more time with mu family. This ham is enjoyed by all.
This sounds so yummy. I am definitely going to try this for Sunday dinner.
I’m making this recipe this Easter as it comes out so juicy and tasty with yummy maple syrup!
It’s so easy and delicious
So good
Dependable to always be a hit anytime! Would highly recommend this recipe.
I love cooking a ham ( oven ). Never have i tried cooking a ham in a crockpot,
I’m going to try this recipe with the maple syrup. I love maple syrup on my ham when cooking in the oven, so im going to try the ham w maple syrup when placing inside the crockpot, sounds so delicious.
I plan on coming back after Easter, and edit my post w my experiment.
Chat w ya soon.
Happy Easter
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Looks amazing. Goi g to give this a try for Easter!
Excellent recipe for a delicious ham.
This is such an easy way to make Ham and it’s delicious.
I have cooked hame with pineapple for many years. They apple Cider juice, is a new twist.
I love spiral ham and this takes the worry about having a dry ham presentation. This is moist and delicious. It was such a great idea. Thanku for the recipe.
Looks mouth-watering!
Always a great holiday meal. Recipe so easy to make. Always comes out delicious
Great
I have always loved having ham for an Easter meal since I was a child! It just taste good and reminds me of home, family and friends! I can’t wait to cook it for my family! It’s just delicious!
I love cooking a ham in the crockpot, it comes out so juicy. I’m going to try this recipe with the maple syrup, I have never used that for ham and it sounds delicious. I would recommend cooking a ham in the crockpot all the time.
It looks and sounds so good.
Delicious family favorite!!
This is a favorite of my family for family for holidays.
This ham is a favorite of my family. We love the sweetness of the basting ingredients.
Looks delicious, I’m going to make this for Easter. I love your recipes! Thank you for sharing.
Made this many times. Ham is always too big for lid so I just use heavy duty foil and tightly cover.
Hi, can crockpot spiral ham recipe be made in an electric roaster oven?
We have not tried it that way, so I can’t say for sure. In my experience, electric roaster ovens cook a lot faster than crock pots.
Using good smoke ham hocks instead of a ham bone gives you a bold flavor.
This sounds delicious. This week I will receive my crockpot and cannot wait to try cooking this ham in it.
Don’t have any syrup, can honey be used instead?….
Yes!
Trying this for Easter! Sounds delicious and easy! This may be a silly question but I bought a spiral sliced hickory smoked honey ham that is pre-cooked. Will this recipe work for this or would you recommend any adjustments or as is? Would I still do the same amount of time in the crockpot if the ham is fully pre-cooked?
This recipe should work as is!
Would love to make this for Easter. Do you think I could use can use a ham that is not a spiral? Maybe cook longer in the crockpot?
We’ve only tried it with a spiral cut ham, but I think it would work with a different ham!
I love the sweet, salty, and savory flavors of this ham. And cooking it in the crock pot makes it that much easier. Just set it and forget it.
Wonderful adaptation and impact reducing recipe!
Thank you Erica.
I have also used Pepsi in substitution for the pineapple juice. Trying this way today. Should be as good as ever. Yum!
Can you make it without the glaze
The glaze keeps the ham from drying out so I would be hesitant to make this recipe without it.
This sounds delicious, I can’t wait to try it! The easiest method for making ham!
Made this for Christmas dinner, it was amazing! Will be making again for Easter. Thanks for sharing
I’m so glad you liked it! It does make holiday meal prep so much easier. Thank you for the 5-stars!
This is a great way to make ham! It turns out so full of flavor and it couldn’t be any easier. Love it!
Can you substitute pineapple juice for orange juice or apple juice?
Yes, you can. Either orange or apple juice can be used to suit your tastes. Thanks for asking!
Where do you get a spiral cut ham
I usually find it at the grocery store in the meat department. Sometimes Costco or Sam’s Club will have them as well!
Why not fresh pineapple juice?
Fresh pineapple contains an enzyme that breaks down protein. It will mess with the texture of the ham.
This is the only way we will cook a ham it is so good it is especially good for ham sandwiches afterwards. The only thing that will make this sandwich better is if it’s on a Filipino pandesal roll
Can you put pineapple slices on it too? Or would that be too sweet you think? Thank you
I think that would be delicious!
This is my first time i cooking a small ham in slowcooker.and will try out the glaze.cant wait how it turns out.thanks wish me luck
This looks so delicious and savory! I can’t wait to give this a try! So excited!
Everyone at my house really enjoyed this!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
This is exactly the recipe I was looking for! Thanks–it turned out great!
By far my favorite recipe! Exactly what I was looking for!
Recipe came out great for our Christmas dinner.
How long should you cook a 4 lb spiral ham in the crockpot?
I would start with an hour, and then check it every 15 minutes after.
For the crockpot spiral ham, do I get a precooked ham or full cooked ham
You get a fully cooked ham for this recipe.
Can you use a smoked ham?
We haven’t tried a smoked ham, but I don’t see why not!
Do I need to adjust the cooking time for a 4 -5 lb. ham?
I would check it after one hour, and go from there. The purpose is to warm the ham through since it is already cooked. So, whenever the ham is warm to the center, you are good to go!
I’m so excited to try this recipe for the holidays. This sounds so easy and delicous.
This looks so delicious and easy to do. Definitely going to use this recipe on Christmas day.
I forgot to buy pineapple juice. What else can I use?
You could use apple juice or orange juice!
This has been my “go to” ham recipe for the last two years. I also smeared a thin layer of Dijon on the skin before adding the other ingredients. So tasty and easy. I have never been a “ham fan” nut you converted me. Thanks so much for sharing. Merry Christmas everyone !
Thank you for sharing this, Sue! Merry Christmas to you as well!
So wonderful to be able to make this in the slow cooker – really easy and frees up valuable oven space, for sure! And I love that this recipe has both brown sugar and maple flavor – YUM! Happy holidays, ladies!
Thank you for helping me cook my first Thanksgiving day ever 🙂 Your instructions are very easy to follow.Have a Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
I only had a 8lb. spiral ham but when I put it in my large oval crock pot the lid did not fit on it properly because of the bone..still going to use it since the ham is already cooked. Hopefully I am not the only one with this issue 🙂 Thanks for your time sharing!
I always have to trim some off the top and just put the pieces around the edge. 🙂
I haven’t made it yet. What can I substitute for the pineapple (allergy to pineapples)? Can I use canned apricots??
Apricots would be delicious!
We love this recipe it is the best we have tried
We made it exactly like the recipe. It was delicious…..
Do you prefer shank or butt ham? Or are the spiraled ones usually one or the other?
We use a spiral, bone-in ham for this recipe. Thanks for asking!
fo you or can you add the pineapple chunks in it also? i see a pic with them in but not in directions. if so do ypu add them for the whole time or later in the process?
The chunks are optional but I really like them! You can put them in the whole cook time.
looks great I’m going to try it. just wondering do I baste it every hour r just at the end?
We do it just at the end!
Hi, if I use a 4-5 lb ham should I half the ingredients? Thanks
I made this for Christmas and it was delicious!!
So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment. 😀
can you cook this on oven if so what temp and for how long can I use light brown sugar. thanks in advance.
Yes! Please see this post for directions on how to cook in the oven: https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/honey-baked-ham-recipe/
I made this for Christmas, following the recipe with a 10-lb spiral sliced ham. There was way too much juice, and my ham ended up quite soggy. It was quite tasty, but didn’t look so good, and basically fell apart as we tried to take it out. Next time I will cut the amount of pineapple juice and maple syrup.
I know from family experience that any meat cooked in the crock pot SHOULD fall off the bone. That’s usually a sign that its fully cooked and delicious.
I can’t find pineapple juice, I have a can of crushed pineapple, can I use this?
Absolutely! That will work great!
How much pineapple juice should I put in?
The recipe above says 1 cup. Merry Christmas!
Sorry saw pic where you use the pineapple thanks again
No problem! Enjoy your ham!
Will a can of sliced pineapple work?
Yes, that would work great!
I have an 11 lb spiral sliced ham. How long would you cook this in a crock pot?
Cook it for 3 hours on low. It will be perfect. Enjoy!
Most of the bone-in spiral hams are already honey glazed. Do I need to find one that is NOT honey glazed?
No, a honey glazed ham will work fine. If you are worried about it being too sweet, you can reduce the brown sugar and maple syrup to 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/3 cup maple syrup. Thanks for asking!
Making Easter ham today. What is the recommended slow cooker time for an 11 lb. spiral cut ham?
How long do i cook a 10 lb fully cooked ham in crockpot
2-3 hours should be fine. Since it is already cooked, you just need to warm it.
I’m confused, do I use canned pineapple along with juices or just juice? The pic has pineapple pieces in it.
You can add the pineapple chunks if you want! They are just a garnish.
Can you use fresh pineapple
I usually use canned, but I don’t see why not! You would just need to add more juices since the canned kind comes with juices.
I am SO excited about making my Christmas ham in my crock pot! My son was judt telling me hr went to dinner at a friend’s house and they had a crockpot cooked ham. Said it was the most tender, juicy, flavorful ham he’d ever eaten. So I went “surfing” and came across your recipe. Sounds delicious, without the endless oven basting and cleanup. Thank you so much. I will be sure to let you know how it comes out. Also, I found it very helpful to read the Q&A … any question I had was answered in that section. So, kudos to you for such a great website. All bases covered! Thanks again. 😊
Thank you so much! I hope you guys enjoy this recipe as much as we do!
Recipe looks great.
Does / should the ham come to room temperature before putting it in the slow-cooker?
No, you can put it in right from the fridge.
I am cooking for a diabetic, is there something to baste the ham to keep moist other than sugary items?
Yes! You can use water and the ham juices that are in the ham packaging. You can also use sugar-free juices. As long as there is some liquid in the slow cooker, the ham will be delicious and moist.
or you can use sugar free syrup!
Yes! That works too! 🙂
How long should it cook in a oven? At what temperature? And what temp. on a thermometer? It’s a 10lb. spiral cut ham.
Cook it in the oven for 20 minutes per pound of ham at 325 degrees. The internal temperature should reach 140 degrees. Thanks for asking!
I always buy a pre cooked bone in half ham, not spiral sliced. Usually
7-8 lbs. Would your recipe work? Anything I need to know?
This recipe is for a spiral ham, so I can’t speak to how it would affect the taste or texture to use a different ham. Let us know how it works if you do use it!
My ham is too tall. Can I lay it in its side?
I haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why not!
Hi! I have a ham but it is not spiral cut. Will this recipe still work?
Yes, it will still work. If you cook the ham whole, increase the cooking time to 3-4 hours depending on the size of your ham. It would also work great to slice your ham and then heat it in the crock pot/slow cooker. This will give more flavor and moisture to each slice. Thanks for asking! Good luck!
I tried this today and the ham was so moist and tasty. This is the way I will cook ham from now on. Thanks
Yay!! Thanks for the 5-star rating!!
This made an amazing ham! I have never made one and who knew it was so easy and flavorful! I did susubstitute orange juice for the pineapple juice since that is what I had on hand.
I am so glad you loved it! Thanks for the 5-star rating!
Can you use cola or ginger ale instead of juice?
I haven’t used soda before, so I’m not sure how that would change the recipe!
Making this for Thanksgiving today, it smells amazing, can’t wait to try it! Thanks for the recipe & Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you!! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
What if I don’t have a can of pineapple? Is there something else I can use?
Apple juice or apple cider would also work fine if you have it on hand. Thanks for asking!
What about orange juice?
Sure! Merry Christmas!
How do you remove it from the slow cooker.
We typically use grilling tongs or two large serving forks. Hope this helps!
do you mean a 32 oz can or what size pineapple juice please?
For this recipe you use 1 cup (8oz) of canned pineapple juice. You can use pineapple juice from a can of pineapple or just the straight-up pineapple juice in a can. Hope this helps!
Hi, I want to cook my
Ham in the crockpot. I’ve always made it in the oven but am not going to have the space this time. Does it come out similar to the way it cooks in the oven? I always have such great reviews for my ham, I’m apprehensive cooking it in the crockpot.
We absolutely love the way this ham comes out! I can’t tell a difference between it and the oven. I hope it goes well for you!
My mother in law gave me a 10ib double glazed bone in, spiral cut, ham but I don’t believe it’s pre-cooked…. can I still use this recipe?
This recipe is only for pre-cooked ham. You would probably have to adjust the cooking time quite a bit.
Hi, I have a 10 lb spiral SMOKED ham. Would that work for this recipe?
Thanks!
Yes, if it is smoked that means it was cooked. I would still always use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of the meat to see when it is done.
Looks delicious -do you recommend bone in or boneless and what about cured vs uncured? TYIA
We like to use bone-in because we use the bone to make other recipes like our Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice (here: https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/red-beans-and-rice/). And we used a cured ham in this recipe, so basically you are just warming it and not cooking it.
I have a 5 lb ham instead of 8-10. How much should I decrease the cooking time if any?
With this recipe you are really just warming the meat since it is already cooked. Maybe start with 2 hours and check it with a meat thermometer until it reaches the desired temperature. Hope this helps!
I am trying this for the first time today….I did not realize my ham was so tall. my lid does not fit….so I have covered the top with aluminum foil to act as the cover will this work do you think?
thanks
Yes, that should work fine and I do this all the time. Cover it tightly with foil and it will work like a dream. Hope this helps!
I wish I would have read this! I just took a hammer and Screwdriver to the bone so I could split it in half!
I have a frozen ham that will be done with this recipe. What is the suggested time in the crockpot?
Will you have time to thaw it first? The only problem from going very cold to hot is that the meat can become tough. You can try cooking it on low for a longer amount of time but we haven’t ever done it this way so I can’t tell you for sure. If you try it let us know how it turns out!
Just wondering A lot of the other recipes I’m reading say to cook for six or seven hours on low but you are says 2 to 3 ?
Honestly I think that 6-7 hours is too long. It is already pre-cooked, you just need to warm it. I REALLY don’t like my ham dried out and I think when it cooks for so long it makes it too dry. Totally my opinion though.
Is this pre cooked ham? I’m not sure what to buy!
Yes it is pre-cooked
Hi, Was wondering if you have ever used Honey instead of the syrup? For like a honey baked ham?
Yes, absolutely you an use honey instead. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the suggestion to use honey instead! I have a jar of honey but was going to make a run to the grocery to buy maple syrup. You just saved me a trip! 🙂
Great recipe for Sunday dinner! My husband and son gave it five stars because it is flavorful, moist and tasty. I always use this to avoid overheating the kitchen. A few simple sides make a complete and delicious dinner without hours of kitchen prep.
So glad you liked this so much! And yes, you can’t beat how EASY it is, right?? My husband loves that it doesn’t get dry like most ham dinners.
I dont add anything. Just crockpot heat and eat.
This looks so good. I always have a problem with spiral hams getting warm all the way through. Does this come out warm? I tried another recipe but our ham came out like jerky. Thanks!
Yes, it should be warm– and NOT dry! Definitely don’t want ham jerky haha
This is the recipe I use EVERY time I do a ham in the crockpot. DELICIOUS! Thanks.
This looks delicious. Question, do you mix the juice and syrup together prior to pouring over the ham or are they drizzled on separately? Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
You can do it either way, just for simplicity’s sake we usually just pour it all on separately. Hope this helps!
Is there a substitute for pineapple? Last minute and I don’t have any
You can use apple juice or canned mandarin oranges as a substitute in this recipe. I hope that helps!
This might be a not so smart question but if my ham is 12lbs should the cooking remain the same?
*cooking time
Yes, it should give the ham plenty of time to be heated even at 12 lbs. Thanks for asking!
I might try this recipe for Christmas…..looks so good. Thanks for sharing!!
You are very welcome 😀 Let us know what you think if you try it!
I made this for our family for the last 3 years and we all love it. It is simply and delicious. I choose to add fresh pineapple. Thank you so much! Happy Thanksgiving to all!
I am so glad you guys enjoyed it! Pineapple sounds like a delicious addition! Thanks for the 5-star rating!
I tried this and used fresh pineapple juice rather than canned. I combined everything in crockpot and drove an hour to my Dad’s where I plugged it in and started heating. After 1 hr on high and 4 hrs on low, the pot was full of juice and the meat was mostly mush. Flavor was good but texture, icky! Was this because of using fresh vs already canned pineapple juice? Are there enzymes in pineapple that digest protein?!
It actually does. The enzyme contained in fresh pineapple breaks down the amino acid bonds in proteins. That is why people recommend eating fresh pineapple after a large protein meal (like Thanksgiving dinner) to help digestion. Also, the recommended cooking time for this recipe is 2-3 hours on low. Thank you for sharing your experience. I will make a note on the recipe to not use fresh pineapple juice for future reference.
I have. 7 quart slow cooker. The shape of my ten pound spiral ham makes it a tight fit in the slow cooker, . Could I replace the lid with aluminum foil so it doesn’t touch the top of the slow cooker lid? Please let me know. This is for Easter dinner and will keep my oven free to cook other things, Thank you,
Yes, you can absolutely cover with foil! Sometimes I will cover with foil and then lightly just place the lid over the top just so it holds in that heat a little better. Hope this helps!
I want to slice ham, then pour glaze over it and cook, will this be ok?
I don’t see why not!
What can I use in place of the pineapple juice. I’m panicking one of my guests is allergic to pineapple.
Thank you,
judy
You could probably get away with orange juice, it would give it a different taste but it will still be good!
Apple Cider is a fantastic substitution…. and it pairs well with the brown sugar and Maple
I assume I do not use the packet of glaze that comes with the ham?
You assume correctly! Throw the packet away!:)
hello from Kentucky! 🙂 Looks so good! Thanks for posting such a great looking ham!! Gotta try it! 🙂
Hello Kathy! Thank you so much 😀 Let us know what you think if you make it!