Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham

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Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 03/16/22
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Danielle Centoni
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Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham sliced on a platter

The Spruce Eats / Cara Cormack

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 4 hrs
Total: 4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 12 to 16 servings
Yield: 1 ham

Lemon-lime soda is the secret ingredient in this easy slow cooker recipe. The ham is topped with a delicious homemade spiced honey mustard sauce. Try it with sweet potato biscuits.

Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham/Tester Image

"This easy recipe result in a sweet and warmly spiced ham thanks to the cinnamon and cloves. Don't use a pre-sliced ham or it's prone to drying out. The glaze soaks into the meat during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Next time, I'll make a bit more glaze to serve with the ham." —Danielle Centoni

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Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 pounds boneless fully cooked ham

  • 1 (12-ounce) can Sprite or 7-Up soft drink

  • 1/4 cup honey

  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham ingredients

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  2. Place ham in the slow cooker and pour the soda over it.

    Ham in a slow cooker with soda

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  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or 3 to 4 hours on high. 

    Ham in a slow cooker

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  4. To make the glaze, about 30 minutes before serving, combine honey, mustard, cloves, cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons of drippings from the bottom of the slow cooker.

    Honey, mustard, cloves, and cinnamon glaze in a bowls with a spoon

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  5. Spread glaze over ham and continue cooking. Let ham stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

    Honey Glazed Ham in a slow cooker

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
271 Calories
6g Fat
32g Carbs
25g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12 to 16
Amount per serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 1110mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 25g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 412mg 9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)