Here’s a simple, sweet, and juicy Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham recipe 🍍🍖
🍍 Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 1 fully cooked ham (about 4–5 lbs), bone-in or boneless
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra glaze)
- Whole cloves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the ham
- Place the ham in the slow cooker. Score the surface in a diamond pattern if desired, and optionally stud with whole cloves.
- Make the glaze
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, pineapple juice, and honey/maple syrup (if using).
- Assemble
- Pour half the glaze over the ham.
- Arrange pineapple slices around and on top of the ham.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or until heated through and tender.
- Baste with remaining glaze halfway through cooking.
- Finish
- Optional: Remove ham and place under broiler for 2–3 minutes to caramelize the top.
- Slice and serve with the pineapple and pan juices.
💡 Tips
- Use a bone-in ham for extra flavor.
- You can also add maraschino cherries with the pineapple for a classic holiday look.
- Leftovers make amazing sandwiches or breakfast hash.
If you want, I can give a simpler 3-ingredient version that’s perfect if you want a “dump and go” slow cooker meal.
