Easy Crockpot Honey Mustard Ham
A simple and delicious slow-cooked ham recipe with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze, perfect for busy hosts and effortless entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 5 pounds pre-cooked ham, bone-in or boneless
- ½ cup honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Remove any packaging and skin from the pre-cooked ham. If spiral-sliced, keep intact. Pat dry with paper towels (about 5 minutes).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth (about 3 minutes).
- Place ham flat-side down in the crockpot. Pour water or chicken broth into the bottom to keep ham moist.
- Use a basting brush or spoon to spread about two-thirds of the honey mustard glaze over the top and sides of the ham. Reserve remaining glaze (about 3 minutes).
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, checking after 4 hours for tenderness and warmth. The glaze will thicken and caramelize slightly.
- About 30 minutes before serving, spoon reserved glaze over the ham again. Optionally switch crockpot to high for more caramelization.
- Remove ham carefully and let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing to redistribute juices.
Notes
Add a splash more water or broth if glaze thickens too much or starts to burn. Score ham surface in a diamond pattern if not pre-sliced to help glaze penetrate. Use low heat for best tenderness. Rest ham before slicing to keep moist. For a smoky twist, add smoked paprika or cayenne to glaze. Maple syrup can substitute honey. Ensure mustard and broth are gluten-free for gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz (170 g) per ser
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 24
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