Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham recipe that went viral all over the internet! It is one of my most loved recipes on my entire blog and for good reason! If you haven’t tried this recipe yet, you are missing out! This is a must-make. Crockpot ham never tasted so good!
My all-time most favorite time of the year is quickly approaching! I love the feeling, the food, and my family! I am bringing you a recipe that my family raves about every holiday!
This crockpot ham recipe is one that is great for the holidays, serving a crowd, or just a weeknight dinner. Serve with my mashed potato casserole, slow cooker creamy corn, or with some Amish bread with butter.
Reasons You Will Love This Recipe
- Sweet and savory ham all in one delicious pan. You get the sweet from the brown sugar, tangy from pineapple, and savory from the pineapple.
- Moist and tender ham that turns out perfect every single time. A great hands-off approach to cooking the perfect ham.
- Easy prep for you to get a meal ready for your family or a crowd.
- This is a perfect ham for the holidays, whether Easter, Thanksgiving or, even Christmas.
- My brown sugar ham is a stunning ham that offers a gorgeous presentation value.
Ingredients Needed
- Ham – I used a spiral-cut ham for this slow cooker ham recipe. Reach for a ham that fits into the slow cooker. Depending on the size of your slow cooker will depend on the size of ham you can use.
- Honey – To sweeten the ham and create a glaze you will use honey.
- Brown Sugar – A little bit of brown sugar is going to offer the perfect sweetness to compliment the savory out of the ham.
- Pineapple – Pineapple ham is so popular. The sweet juice that is released from the pineapple flavors the ham nicely. Canned pineapple works great.
Variations to Recipe
Here are a few ways to change up the ingredients used in this crockpot ham recipe. I love it just as it is, but feel free to make tweaks to create the perfect recipe for yourself.
- Spread on a layer of Dijon mustard on top of the ham and massage the honey in as well for a little bit of a twist in flavor.
- Sprinkle the ham with a little bit of cayenne pepper or even red pepper flakes for a spicy honey ham.
- Swap out the ham for peach or apricot preserves for a change if flavor. You could even do a cherry preserves or a can of cranberry sauce. All of these would be delicious. I love the cranberry twist.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey, or even agave syrup.
- Swap the pineapple with a bit of apple cider or apple juice instead of pineapple.
- You are welcome to sprinkle on different herbs and spices to flavor the ham differently. It doesn’t have to be a sweet ham. Smoked paprika, garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, etc.
- I used a spiral cut ham but you are welcome to use a different type of ham.
Pro Tips For Success
Ham Size
Make sure that you are buying a ham that fits in the crockpot. You want to make sure there is space around each side of the crockpot.
Making Cuts in Ham
I used a spiral ham but you will find that if your ham is not a spiral cut slits around the ham. This is going to ensure the honey, brown sugar, and pineapple juice will make its way into the ham. Now if you are using a spiral-cut ham, then spread the slices apart to spread some of the mixture into the slits for added flavor.
Crockpot Liner
Feel free to use a crockpot liner to prevent sticking and an easier cleanup. This is not a have-to-have but it will help in cleanup. The sugars can become sticky as well as the honey, so the cleanup will be a lot easier.
Low and Slow
I highly recommend that you cook your ham low and slow. I find that cooking your ham on a low setting is key as it is going to help infuse the ingredients into the ham but also prevent it from drying it out.
Allow Ham to Rest
Make sure you allow your ham to rest for around 10-15 minutes before you go to slice and serve up the ham. This is going to help lock in the juices and prevent it from drying out when you slice into the meat.
Juices In Crock Pot
You will find that there will be juices at the bottom of the slow cooker. Saving the juice and keeping the ham stored in the juice is going to help flavor the ham even more.
Storing Leftovers
Refrigerate any of the ham you do not eat right away. You can store your ham in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze the ham for 5-6 months if you would like. This is a great way for you to extend the shelf life of the ham. Then when you want to eat some of the ham, you will simply thaw the ham in the fridge overnight.
You can warm in the microwave or opt to reheat in the oven if you want. If you decide to warm in the oven make sure to place in a covered pan with foil.
FAQs
Can I use fresh pineapple juice instead of canned?
Absolutely. I love using canned for the ease of it, but go right ahead and reach for fresh pineapple. Just dice up into cubes and spread over the ham as you would canned pineapple.
Can I use a bone-in or boneless ham for this recipe?
You are welcome to use a bone-in ham or boneless. Just know that a bone-in ham will take a bit longer to cook than a boneless ham. Adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the ham.
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Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham!
Ingredients
- 1 Ham pre-cooked, spiral cut – bone-in or boneless, either will work
- 3 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Raw natural Honey
- 1 20 oz can pineapple tidbits or chunks – do not drain
Instructions
- In a large crock pot, over 6-quarts or larger, cover the bottom with only 2 cups of the brown sugar
- Place ham on top of the brown sugar, open the slices slightly with your hands
- Pour the Honey over the ham, evenly
- Add the pineapple around the sides (with the juice) and some on top
- Top with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar, making sure it is evenly distributed over the entire top of the ham
- Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 – 4 hours.
- ENJOY!
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Comments & Reviews
Elizabeth Edwards says
This looks wonderful.
Colleen Richards says
Been looking for a reciepe for this for years, thank you and many blessings to you and yours for the Holidays…
shirley fiitpatrck says
can you use a smoked bone ih ham
Kathie Bayline says
Can you use a smoked bone in ham and how long should you cook it?
Cathe James says
Thank you!! Can’t wait to try it!!
Julia Freeman says
Hi, can you use this method on a ham which is not spiral-cut? Thanks
Diane says
I used a regular ham the first time I made this, because that was what I had and it came out great! I am going to try a spiral ham this time to see the difference. I also used Apricot Jam instead of the honey.
Joe says
It would still work however with the spiral cut the juices and brown sugar get inside better. You may want to make some cuts on your own before cooking. You won’t regret it this recipe is delicious.
Cindy says
This is the only kind of ham I buy! I think the spirals are a waste of money!!
Diane says
Can you use whole pineapples instead ?
james p. bowie says
this looks great going to try this
Carol Holter says
Sounds delicious.
Cindy says
It is super delicious!! The ham is so tender!!
Teresa Theobald says
Making me hungry to see these pictures!
Shirley Haas says
The best ham I’ve ever ate… so very easy to cook
Candida says
Looks so yummy!!! Thank you for sharing, I will be trying it!!!! Love the thought of pineapple and brown sugar. Book-marked!
Renea B Richards says
Best ham Ive ever prepared. HONEY BAKED STORE has nothing this good. For what you pay for them at the Honey Baked Stores you could prepare 3-4 hams at home. Will melt in your mouth.
Sharyn says
Can you use bone in shank or butt?
PATRICIA CANAL says
Can you use a non spiral ham ?
Mary says
I would debone it. The point of a spiral cut ham us that all the resulting melted brown sugar and pineapple infused the ham with flavor, in fact u added a jar of maraschino cherries.
Jns says
I bought a non spiral cut ham with the bone in, I plan to spiral cut it myself, before placing it in the crock pot , should work just fine
Laura says
What size jar of cherries did you use?! Did you use the juice too?!
Christina Robb says
Cook on low or high? Thank you.
Betty says
Number 6 of the instruction said to cook it on low for 4 1/2 – 6 hours.
Di says
The directions I see say to cook on low for 3 1/2-4 hours, that’s #6.
Ruth says
Mine says cook 3 1/2 to 4 hrs
Heather Marie McCulley says
actulay #6 says: Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 – 4 hours.
Julia Quicksall says
Recipe says cook on low for 4-1/2 to 6 hrs.
Kym Bissell says
Cook 4-6 hours, that would be high.
jean e silver says
direction step 6 says low
ruth ricksecker says
yes it does
Bill Weber says
Considering that the ham is pre-cooked I will set my cooker on low for 5 hours.
Edeltraut Bergmann says
low
stephanie says
Says Low 🙂
Eva says
low for 3 and a half or 4 hours
JRW says
6. Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 – 4 hours.
Donna says
Looks delish, wonder if it would work on a smoked ham.
Avis Rader says
Her picture of the ham she used says it was a hickory smoked ham.
Eleanor Hans says
this looks like a wonderful recipe I think I’ll make my ham like this for Christmas.
Bill Weber says
That makes 2 of us for sure. Brown sugar with ham is fantastic.
Brenda Onan says
How long do you cook a country ham that hasn’t been pre cook ?
Shari says
What size of ham is used ?
JACKIE STEVENS says
THAT HAM LOOKED SO GOOD I WILL TRY THIS .
Diana says
Does this have to be a spiral sliced ham? Can you use a regular one?
John Beyea says
IMHO, the spiral cut ham is the best option because it provides more surface area to attract all the flavor. The juices and flavor would not penetrate an unsliced ham. It looks like it would be a better Honey Baked Ham.
Linda Caudill says
I tried this and the ham was very good but had a terrible time getting it out of Crock pot!!! Anyone else with the problem? Hi
Nicky Draves says
Going to try this. I don’t care for spiral cut hams because they tend to be dry. This looks like it would solve that problem.
Melissa Pafford says
Can you use a ham that is not spiral?
Lisa says
I used a ham that was not spiral. I did though, add slits in it so the juices could penetrate. It was delicious!
Cindy says
I always use a non-spiral ham!
Theesa says
Sounds good but that’s alot of brown sugar
Robin D. says
I agree! I’m thinking of significantly reducing the sugar.
Sue says
How large is the ham?
Pat says
I cooked an 11 lb one for Thanksgiving this way, As long as it fits in your crock pot it should work. Mine was boneless unsliced and everyone said it was great. We used brown sugar, pineapple rings and the juice from the pineapple poured over the brown sugar and pineapple. I tried it simply to have more usable oven time. We always have to get done and out of the oven before all the other goodies can be baked. This worked out well
Sharon Lorefice says
Wonderful recipe.
phyllis says
oh this looks awesome I’m going to try it this Christmas. Thank you
Patricia Smith says
Yummy
Gail Keels says
For Sure Am doing This for Christmas. . .
Anne Miller says
this looks so good. thank you can’t wait to try it.
Doreen says
Just wondering what size ham
Max says
How large a Ham is it? How much does it weigh? thank you!
Sandy Weaver says
How about for an uncooked picnic ham? Longer cooking time, for sure…
TK Kennell says
in addition to what you already use, top with a generous helping of maraschino cherries and cherry juice and your family will love it even more. I’ve done it that way for about 35 years and its wonderful.
Deanna Barnett says
this is a great idea–I can’t wait to try this!
Anna Waterbury says
Do not do this if you are a diebetic but it sounds delicious wow
dorothy herman says
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Laura Chapman says
I actually made this ham this morning before church , when I got home my my my The house smelled so good and the ham is incredibly delicious It so moist and tender, seriously I could eat the whole Ham I’m in hog heaven.
Tasha Smith says
I made this too this morning before going to church!! OMG, it is so good that he can’t stop eating it??
Judy says
I found this last week, then, as if by divine intervention, someone gave us a spiral sliced ham. It’s in the crock pot now, and my house smells so good it’s insane.
marylu says
I usually do not buy spiral because it tends to be dry, this may be the answer
Yolonda King-Manna says
Looks delicious…I will be making this for Christmas..
Alesia Heyward says
Use a bit of yellow mustard if yo9u want to cut some of the sweetness.
Lynda Miley says
Yes – I use brown sugar and mustard mixed into a paste and spread over the (whole) ham or tuck it between the slices on a spiral ham, then top with the pineapple (rings on whole ham, crushed on spiral). Cherries inside the rings/ halved and tucked between the slices are pretty – and good! Been doing this for almost 50 years now. 🙂 Merry Christmas Everybody
Nancy says
About how much yellow mustard would you use for a spiral ham?
Betty says
Can you use a ham butt instead of spiral ham.
Dru says
Did this for Thanksgiving & was totally impressed. Everyone loved it.
Cathy says
I’m going to have this for Christmas!!! Yum
linda roberts says
It looks like crushed pineapple, or does the pineapple fall apart from cooking?
CARMEN B says
It says on #6 COOK IN “LOW” FOR “4 1/2 TO 6” HOURS.
I had always use maraschino cherries and it’s juice with the pineapple rings, cloves to keep the pineapple rings on the ham and for extra flavor. Then place the cherries in the pineapple holes as decoration 😉
Mary Lou Snary says
Sounds like a lot of sugar. And then if the maraschino cherries and juice are added-wow. Does it taste really sweet?
Also, is this a whole or half a ham?
Lisa says
Can I use uncooked ham joint and just cook it for longer ?
Sue says
I have someone who is allergic to Pineapple – can I omit it or what else can I use in its place?
Christine says
Orange juice and apple juice half cup each
Angie says
I’ve made something similar to this with root beer. You can try pouring root beer over the ham in place of the pineapple juice and maybe some cherries as a substitute.
Nancy says
What may I substitute for pineapple as family members are allergic to pineapple? Thanks.
David says
I was thinking a sweet apple such as Honeycrisp or Gala would work as well; pork and apples are a natural combination. Or possibly Mandarin oranges might work.
Dian Fischer says
Yes I used sliced peaches or apricots.
colista galloway says
i’m going to try this with a regular uncooked ham . increased cooking time, but can use the oven for other foods and still save time and space.
Dona says
I am going to try this, I have a spiral ham. I had turkey for Thanksgiving so will have this for Christmas.
Thatdeal says
I made this and it was so tender and delicious.
Katie Lindbo says
I’m going to try this for Christmas, looks soooooooo good!!!
Lori Duchesne says
I am making this today with close to a 6 lb boneless spiral ham. I’m concerned over the length of cooking time for a ham that’s already pre-cooked. 4 1/2 to 6 hours even on low seems excessive and resulting in a dry overcooked ham.
Ted says
Cooked this last year. My family almost went insane, it was so good. RIDICULOUSLY easy. FYI, cook it on LOW, per the instructions, since the ham is pre-cooked. (Some people questioned it.)
THANK YOU for this recipe. We’re cooking it again this year, and my wife and kids already have their forks and knives ready.
Vana says
What is that white/yellow stuff on top of the ham (below the brown sugar before cooking it? Is that butter?
Therese says
How many pounds of this ham should I get for 12 adults?
Therese says
What size ham for 11 adults?
Gayle says
Your directions said cook on low 3.5 – 4 hours on low. Comments say your directions say 4.5 to 6 hours. Which is it please? Sounds YUMMY
Linda Parks says
Can’t wait to try this!
Linda Caudill says
I tried this and the ham was very good but had a terrible time getting it out of Crock pot!!! Anyone else with the problem?
Bonnie Oliver says
I was wondering if the brown sugar is packed?
Tammy Diringer says
Can you omit the honey for maple syrup or just no honey at all?
Carla Zennaro says
Can I use a pre cooked brown sugar ans pice ham? And still use the same ingredients? They didnt have the hickory smoke
Kimberly Lewis says
Will a jar of natural honey work as well?
Kimberly Lewis says
Sorry meant to say a jar of regular honey!!
Kelly says
i am wanting to fix this for christmas, but my ham is not pre sliced, will this still work?
Barnett says
Does it have to be a spiral ham?
Jns says
Has anyone actually tried this, I want to know how good it really is
Angela Hoklt says
Fixed this last year for the first time, best ham ever. Have one in the crock pot now for this year. If haven,t tried it you are missing out
Tim hicks says
do you use the honey glaze pack too????
Barbara Pollock says
My ham will not fit in my crock pot so am going to put it in the oven. How long and what temp do you suggest?
Janet says
It looks so good,I’m trying it today,thanks for the recipe.
Nancy Harrington says
Followed the recipe exactly and found it to have almost turned to mush. I have thrown away it away.
Lou wilkinson says
Had this for Christmas dinner! Delicious and so nice to have oven space for sides.
Heidi says
Why does everyone in the comments say 4.5 to 6 hrs when the recipe says 3.5 to 4 hrs? Did the recipe change?
Linda says
I made this with a smaller ham in a crockpot and it was the best, most flavorful, juiciest ham I ever made, and everyone loved it.
Mark C Vrabel says
I tried this recipe in my 6 qt Crock pot on low for 4 hours, was burnt on the bottom and around the edges and very dried out.
Crock-Pot 6-Quart Cook & Carry Oval Manual Portable Slow Cooker, Red is the Crock Pot I used. Where did I go wrong?
debbie hinsperger says
I made this for Chistmas dinner, I did not use a spiral ham. I just cut slits in my ham. It turned out amazing. Everyone said “it was the best ham they ever tasted”, I will be making my ham this way from now on. Thank you for this amazingly easy recipe.
tony says
I used this recipe for Christmas. I did not have regular ham and it turned out wonderful. This is my new way to do ham forever.
tony says
I did not have spiral ham but regular ham
Danielle says
IIf my ham is too big for crockpot can I do in oven the exact same thing? How long and at what temp to bake?
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Corinne R. says
Crushed or whole slices for the pineapples with the ham work best. Add some pineapple juice if you do whole slices from a fresh pineapple. Best ham our family has ever had.
Sandy Copeland says
My Mom used to make ham like this when I was just 7 or 8 years old. (I’m 83 now) And I began making it when my kids were small. Mom (and I) used sliced pineapple and also scored the ham with a sharp knife and inserted whole cinnamons at the cross sections of the diamond-shapped cuts. STuck toothpicks into pineapple slices to hold them in place. Also a marashino cherry into center of each pineapple slice. Brown sugar over top and around edges and Pineapple around the edges of the ham. The resulting “juice/sweet “gravy” to be spooned onto each slice of ham when it was plated. Talk about a centerpiece!! When she sat that ham on the table, peoples’ mouths just fell open!!
Sharon says
I rechecked the receipe that I printed off from the site and it says to cook on low for 31/2 to 4 hours. Did the instructions change?
Jane says
I did this but added some mountain dew was so good
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Tami says
Made this exactly as described. It was delicious. I’m making it again today for Easter!
Nancy says
This is the best ham I’ve ever cooked!! I love love love Honey baked hams and this definitely was a close second!!
Charlotte says
I will never oven cook my spiral ham again. This recipe is the best!
Linda says
Delicious, finger licking good, Thank you