Crockpot Brown Sugar Cola Glazed Ham Recipe

Ingredients

Ham

• 5–8 pound cooked ham (bone in)

Glaze

• 1 can Coca Cola (12 oz)
• ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Place the cooked ham into the basin of a 6-quart slow cooker, ensuring it fits comfortably.
2. In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the brown sugar, Coca Cola, and Dijon mustard. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
3. Pour the hot glaze over the ham, making sure to get some glaze in between any pre-sliced sections of the ham to maximize flavor.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, basting the ham with the cooking juices every couple of hours to keep it moist and flavorful.
5. Remove the ham from the slow cooker and let it cool slightly until it can be handled safely. Slice the ham to your desired thickness for serving.
6. If not serving immediately, preheat your oven broiler. Transfer the ham to an oven-safe baking dish, brush with leftover glaze, and broil for about 5 minutes. Continue glazing as desired to develop a caramelized finish.

Notes

• Use Dijon mustard in the glaze; it emulsifies and binds the mixture while adding flavor.
• Baste the ham every couple of hours for maximum juiciness and flavor infusion.
• Ensure your ham fits in your slow cooker to avoid having to cut off pieces.
• Store leftover ham in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days or freeze for 3-4 months.
• Reheat ham with saved glaze in the microwave, slow cooker, or on the stove over medium heat.