Slow-cooked ham is a great choice—easy, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal. Here’s a simple, reliable way to make it:
🐖 Slow-Cooked Ham (Tender & Juicy)
Ingredients
- 2–3 kg ham (bone-in or boneless, fully cooked or raw)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup pineapple juice or orange juice
- 2–3 tbsp mustard (Dijon or regular)
- 4–5 cloves garlic (optional)
- Whole cloves (optional, for studding)
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prep the ham
- If your ham has skin, score it in a diamond pattern.
- Optional: stud with cloves for extra flavor.
2. Make the glaze
- Mix brown sugar, honey, juice, mustard, garlic, and pepper.
3. Slow cook
- Place ham in slow cooker.
- Pour glaze over it.
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 6–8 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
(If fully cooked ham, you’re just heating + flavoring. If raw, ensure it cooks thoroughly.)
4. Finish (optional but recommended)
- Transfer ham to oven.
- Brush with leftover glaze.
- Bake at 200°C for 10–15 minutes to caramelize.
Tips
- Baste occasionally if you can.
- Add pineapple slices for a sweet twist.
- Let it rest 10 minutes before slicing.
If you want, I can give you a version with fewer ingredients or adapted to Pakistani flavors (spicier, less sweet).
