What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 21 juicy ham slow cooker recipes that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
21 Juicy Ham Slow Cooker Recipes
Crock Pot Ham
Slow Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Ham
The BEST Crockpot Ham | Slow Cooker Ham
Crock Pot Brown Sugar Ham with Pineapple
Slow Cooker Ham with Honey-Mustard Glaze
Slow Cooker Ham Recipe – Moist and Fork Tender
Juicy Crockpot Ham, Pineapples and Brown Sugar – A Perfect Holiday Ham
Slow Cooker Spiral Ham
Crock Pot Ham Recipe
Slow Cooker Ham Recipe
Slow Cooker Ham Recipe (Holiday Ham)
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Mustard Glazed Ham
Slow Cooker Pineapple Ham
Slow Cooker Holiday Ham
Slow Cooker Ham Recipe (Crockpot Ham)
Crock Pot Maple Ham
How do you cook a ham so it doesn’t dry out?
Gently cook the ham with at least 1/2 cup of water, wine, or stock in the pan and cover it with foil to make sure the ham won’t dry out (until you’ve applied the glaze—then, the foil comes off). Give your ham some homemade love!
Does ham get more tender the longer you cook it?
Cooking any meat at high temperature causes its protein molecules to shrink and toughen. On a tender steak that is only on the grill for a few minutes, this isn’t a problem. However, making a ham extra tender requires long, slow cooking.
Is it better to cook a ham in the oven or crockpot?
Crock pots tend to keep moisture in a lot better than ovens, so cooking ham in a crockpot has a lot of advantages, especially for first time ham-bakers or those who are just simply looking for an easy way to bake ham.
How do you keep ham moist?
I simply place the ham in a roasting pan (or 9×13 pan), then pour a cup of ginger ale and a cup of orange juice overtop the ham. This not only adds to the flavor but helps keep the ham juicy while it cooks. Cover either the ham itself or the pan with foil. Make sure it is covered well so the ham doesn’t dry out.
How do you keep a precooked ham moist?
COVER THE HAM TIGHTLY WITH ALUMINUM FOIL
You DO NOT want any steam escaping from the pan. The steam heats the meat and keeps everything moist. Be sure to buy the LONG aluminum HEAVY DUTY foil because it is seriously hard to adequately cover your ham with cheap, thin, short aluminum foil.
What is the most tender ham?
The butt end (the top half of the ham) has more tender, fattier meat, lending a richer flavor. However, it does have a T-shaped bone inside that can be tricky to carve around. Don’t worry about that, though, because we have tips on how to carve ham perfectly.
What makes a ham mushy?
Mushy meat typically is a result of excess tenderizer use. Try marinating meat with fresh pineapple and you will see literally meat paste.
Should I soak my ham before cooking?
Soaking for a few hours before cooking will take the edge off the salty taste and make it more palatable. To soak a ham, submerge it in water and place it in the refrigerator. Allow it to soak for four to eight hours, depending on how much salt you want it to retain. Bring your ham to room temperature before cooking.