The Best Crock Pot Spiral Ham (Easy Holiday Recipe) and more...

Learning How to Cook Spiral Ham in the Slowcooker makes preparing those special holiday dinners so much easier. If you’re looking for the easiest way to cook a crock pot spiral ham, the slow cooker keeps the ham juicy and lets the glaze soak into every slice.

This slow cooker spiral ham recipe includes a homemade spiral ham glaze that is delicious!

I love how juicy this ham turns out after slow cooking it in the Crock Pot all day, while you’re preparing your other dishes like mashed potatoes and green bean casserole.

Why Cook Spiral Ham in the Crock Pot

If you’re hosting Christmas or Easter this year, consider this option for cooking your ham in the Crock Pot instead of using your oven.

Just stick all the ingredients in the slow cooker before you head out the door for church and it will be ready and waiting for you and your family when you get back home.

This also frees up your oven for pies or any other side dishes you need to make.

Reasons people love this method:

• Keeps the ham moist
• Frees up oven space during holidays
• Easy hands-off cooking
• Perfect for Easter, Christmas, or Thanksgiving

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this slow cooker spiral ham with glaze.

Crock Pot Ham Ingredients

• Spiral Sliced Ham
• Brown Sugar
• Pure Maple Syrup
• Pineapple Juice

How Long to Cook Spiral Ham in the Crock Pot

General rule:

• 3–4 hours on LOW for a spiral ham
• about 10 minutes per pound

How to Cook a Spiral Ham in a Crock Pot

Step 1: Prepare a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2: Unwrap ham and place flat side down in a large slow cooker. Throw away the glaze packet and any plastic pieces that cover the bone.

Step 3: Stir about half of the brown sugar into the pineapple juice.

Step 4: Drizzle the pineapple juice and maple syrup over the ham. Press the remaining brown sugar onto the ham.

Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.

Step 6: Baste ham with a baster like this one using the juices from the bottom of the slow cooker.

I love how easy this recipe really is to make. And it tastes great too!

How to Keep Spiral Ham from Drying Out

• cook on LOW
• cover tightly
• add liquid
• baste with glaze

Can You Heat a Spiral Ham in the Crock Pot?

Yes, heating a spiral ham in the crock pot is actually one of the easiest and best ways to prepare it. Since most spiral hams are already fully cooked, your goal is simply to warm the ham through while keeping it tender and juicy.

Using a slow cooker allows the ham to heat gently without drying out. The low, steady heat also helps the glaze soak into the slices, giving the ham even more flavor.

To heat a spiral ham in the crock pot, place the ham cut-side down in the slow cooker, add your glaze and a small amount of liquid, then cook on LOW for about 3–4 hours, or until the ham is heated through.

This method is especially helpful during holidays because it frees up oven space and keeps the ham warm until you’re ready to serve.

Slow cooking spiral ham is perfect for holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, when oven space is limited and you want an easy, hands-off main dish.

Best Glaze for Spiral Ham

One of the best things about cooking spiral ham in the crock pot is how easily the glaze flavors soak into the meat. While the brown sugar glaze in this recipe is a classic, you can also try a few different variations depending on the flavor you like.

You might also enjoy these glaze ideas:

• Brown Sugar Ham Glaze – sweet and classic holiday flavor
• Honey Mustard Glaze – a little sweet and a little tangy
• Maple Ham Glaze – perfect if you love rich maple flavor
• Pineapple Ham Glaze – a traditional Easter ham favorite

These flavors pair especially well with slow cooker ham because they have time to soak into the meat as it cooks.

Tips for the Best Crock Pot Spiral Ham

Cooking spiral ham in the crock pot is very simple, but a few small tips can help make sure your ham turns out perfectly tender and flavorful.

• Place the ham cut-side down so the slices stay moist while cooking.
• Cook the ham on LOW heat rather than high to prevent it from drying out.
• Add a small amount of liquid such as pineapple juice, apple juice, or broth to create steam in the slow cooker.
• Spoon some of the glaze over the ham halfway through cooking so the flavor coats the slices evenly.
• If the ham is large, you can gently press it down or trim a small piece off the bottom so the lid closes securely.

Following these simple tips will help ensure your crock pot spiral ham stays juicy and flavorful every time.

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Crock Pot Spiral Sliced Glazed Ham

Traditional spiral ham recipe made in the slow cooker.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword ham

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 4 hours hours

Servings 12

Calories 1146kcal

Author Kristie Sawicki

Equipment

• 6 quart oval slow cooker

Ingredients

• 7-8 lb Spiral Sliced Ham
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
• 12 oz Pineapple Juice

Instructions

• Prepare a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
• Unwrap ham and place flat side down in a large slow cooker. Throw away the glaze packet and any plastic pieces that cover the bone.
• Stir about half of the brown sugar into the pineapple juice.
• Drizzle the pineapple juice and maple syrup over the ham. Press the remaining brown sugar onto the ham.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
• Baste ham with the juices from the bottom of the slow cooker.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1146kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 86g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 4721mg | Potassium: 1272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg

What to Serve with Crock Pot Spiral Ham

Crock pot spiral ham is a classic holiday main dish that pairs well with many traditional side dishes. Whether you’re serving ham for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas dinner, simple sides can help complete the meal.

Some popular side dishes to serve with spiral ham include:

• mashed potatoes
• green bean casserole
• dinner rolls
• roasted carrots
• macaroni and cheese
• sweet potato casserole

These comforting sides balance the sweet and savory flavor of glazed ham and make it easy to create a complete holiday meal.

What to Do with Leftover Ham

Leftover spiral ham can be used in many easy meals throughout the week. Since ham is already cooked, it works well in soups, casseroles, and breakfast dishes.

My favorite way to use leftover ham is to make these super easy Ham and Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches.

Some simple ways to use leftover ham include:

• ham and potato soup
• ham and cheese omelets
• ham fried rice
• ham and bean soup
• ham sandwiches

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• Easy Bird Nest Meringue Cookies – These Bird Nest Meringue Cookies are the perfect Easter recipe and will have everyone oohing and ahhing about how cute they are.

    

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When it comes to shopping for grocery items and food, Aldi is a name that many shoppers have come to trust, and with good reason.

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ALDI Weekly Flyer

Aldi publishes a couple of circulars regularly.

The first Aldi circular features a week’s worth of sale items that start on Sunday.

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Aldi’s also offers the best product guarantee out there and it saves you and makes you money.

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NOTE: This policy has been temporarily amended. 

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Aldi Finds

On top of keeping any eye out for Aldi Finds in the circulars, you can also manually check the Aldi Finds aisle to see what jewels they have hidden there for you.

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Just because an item is on sale, doesn’t mean you have to have it.

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I love how nice and small the store is, so I can get in and out quickly.

They always have a nice stock of everything I need…and a few things I didn’t know I needed.

More Ways to Save Money

If you liked this post on saving money, you’ll love these ones too:

• How to Declutter a House and Save Money – Decluttering can help you save money by making you more mindful of your possessions and spending habits.
• Ways to Save Money on Groceries – Grocery shopping can easily drain our finances quickly. However, there are many clever ways to cut food costs without sacrificing quality.
• How to Save Money Meal Planning – When I head to the grocery store each week, I already have a plan and a list in my hand.
• This saves me from buying things I don’t need or plan to get in the first place.
• How to Save Money at Target – You’ll find smart savings on things far beyond the Dollar Spot which you can find in the front of the store, filled with great items starting at a dollar each.