Crockpot Spiral Ham—This easy slow cooker holiday ham is the perfect addition to any menu with a smoky-sweet glaze made of whole-grain mustard, brown sugar, orange juice, and warm spices like allspice, cumin, and coriander.
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Whether you're looking for a succulent ham for Christmas, Easter, or any other special occasion, you'll love this amazing recipe.
While honey or maple syrup are standard in many ham recipes, I use brown sugar instead. I especially love pairing brown sugar with mustard, but the ground spices are the secret.
Cumin, coriander, and allspice add so much depth of flavor, and I'm pretty sure this is the best ham recipe I've ever eaten.
Ingredients
Here is what you will need to make this easy slow cooker recipe:
- boneless spiral ham
- light brown sugar
- fresh orange juice
- dijon mustard
- cornstarch
- ground cumin and ground coriander
- ground allspice
- salt and black pepper
This is meant to be a brief overview of the glazed ham recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this easy ham recipe.
Here is a guide for how much ham you should buy depending on the number of guests:
4 people: 1 to 2 pounds
6 people: 2 to 3 pounds
10 people: 3 to 5 pounds
12 people: 4 to 6 pounds
Honey mustard is a delicious substitution for Dijon mustard.
To check the temperature of your ham to be sure it is warm in the center, use a meat thermometer to test the interior temperature. It is recommended by FoodSafety.gov that pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 140ºF.
Variations
We recommend that you try our simple recipe for the first time just as it is written for the best results, as it has been tested that way.
However, the next time you make it, you might consider one of these different ways of making this great recipe.
- You might like substituting the orange juice with pineapple juice for an Easter ham. My grandmother always served her ham with pineapple rings.
- For a honey ham, omit the brown sugar and use honey instead.
What to do with Leftovers
- This Ham Pot Pie Recipe is one of our all-time most popular dishes, and it's a great way to use both leftover vegetables and delicious ham.
- Chop up your leftover ham and use it to make this Scalloped Potatoes and Ham - a Southern classic.
- Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Frittata is a great way to use up your leftover ham and broccoli, too.
- Try our Ham and Potato Au Gratin for a cheesy weeknight meal.
- Ham and Pasta Salad is a great way to use up leftover ham and any fresh herbs you might have leftover from your holiday meal.
- Swap out the chicken for ham and make Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole.
- Use this delicious Ham Tater Tot Casserole recipe to make a meal that works for breakfast or dinner!
What to serve with your ham for Brunch:
- This Blueberry and Peach Easy Monkey Bread can be made ahead of time so it's a great addition to your brunch menu.
- When it comes to crowd-pleasing recipes, this Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe never fails. Trust me!
- Springtime calls for lemons, so try your hand at this zesty Glazed Lemon Bread.
- Nutella Puff Pastry Twists are quick and easy and always a crowd-pleaser.
Crockpot Spiral Ham Brown Sugar Glaze
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Ingredients
- 6 pounds spiral sliced ham
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup orange juice fresh squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the unwrapped ham with the flat side down into your crockpot.6 pounds spiral sliced ham
- In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar, juice, mustard cornstarch, and seasonings for the glaze.1 cup light brown sugar, ½ cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, ½ tablespoon ground cumin, ½ tablespoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- After that, rub half the glaze over the surface of the ham. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F.
- If you like, you can occasionally base the ham with the liquid from the bottom of the crockpot.
- Serve the ham with the leftover glaze liquid on the side.
Notes
- 4 people: 1 to 2 pounds
- 6 people: 2 to 3 pounds
- 10 people: 3 to 5 pounds
- 12 people: 4 to 6 pounds
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Delicious Side Dishes for Ham
For a Thanksgiving or Christmas ham dinner, consider serving one of these amazing side dishes:
- Garlic Green Beans - your taste buds will fall in love with these - it's actually a green vegetable your kids will eat!
- Buttery Dinner Rolls - the best Christmas dinner wouldn't be completely without some delicious rolls, and this semi-homemade recipe is quick, delicious and easy!
- Pan Sauteed Asparagus - with cranberries, parmesan cheese, toasted nut and orange zest, this asparagus impressive side dish for any holiday table.
- Side Dishes to Go With Baked Ham - round out your holiday dinner or Sunday supper with these tasty, easy side dishes that go with ham — you'll find mashed potatoes, creamy Brussels sprouts, and other yummy favorites.
- Green Bean Casserole - if you don't like mushrooms, this side dish is for you.
Melanie White says
I wish I had seen this earlier! I just put a ham in the crockpot. This recipe sounds amazing with the spices! Can’t wait to try it. Thank you!