Slow Cooker Ham with Brown Sugar and Pineapple

Table of Contents

• Key Takeaways
• Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Ham
• Perfect for Holidays, Potlucks, or Any Day
• The Magic of a Sweet Ham Glaze
• How Betty Cooks Makes It Easy
• Slow Cooker Ham Leftovers Are the Best Part
• Notes & Tips

Key Takeaways

This slow cooker ham with brown sugar and pineapple is a sweet and savory masterpiece that’s perfect for holidays or easy weeknight dinners. With only a few ingredients and minimal prep, this crockpot recipe delivers maximum flavor with hardly any effort.

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Ham

If you’ve ever been intimidated by making a holiday ham, this slow cooker ham recipe will be your new best friend. It uses the slow cooker to do all the work, delivering a perfectly juicy and flavorful ham without needing to constantly check the oven. Betty from Betty Cooks knows that keeping things simple doesn’t mean sacrificing taste.

Perfect for Holidays, Potlucks, or Any Day

This dish isn’t just reserved for Easter or Christmas. Whether you’re planning a weekend potluck or just want a cozy family dinner, this pineapple ham fits the bill. The brown sugar ham flavor paired with tangy pineapple is irresistible and kid-approved!

The Magic of a Sweet Ham Glaze

The sweet ham glaze made from brown sugar, honey, and pineapple juice melts into every spiral slice while it cooks, creating that perfect bite every time. It’s one of those crockpot recipes that feels fancy but is actually super easy to pull off. That’s the kind of kitchen win we all need!

How Betty Cooks Makes It Easy

On Betty Cooks, our mission is to make easy dinner ideas accessible for everyone. This slow cooker ham recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and lets you set it and forget it. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re juggling a holiday meal. And did we mention how amazing your kitchen will smell?

Slow Cooker Ham Leftovers Are the Best Part

Leftovers are gold with this recipe! Use them in sandwiches, soups, or even a breakfast hash. The pineapple ham flavor keeps everything moist and flavorful. You can even freeze extras for a no-stress dinner another day. It’s a win for meal prepping!

Notes & Tips

Don’t skip the basting! Once the ham is warmed through, spoon those incredible juices over the top before serving. If you like a little tang, add a spoonful of Dijon mustard to your glaze. And always make sure your crockpot is large enough to fit the ham comfortably—nothing ruins dinner like a lid that won’t close.

Slow Cooker Ham with Brown Sugar and Pineapple

This slow cooker ham with brown sugar and pineapple is a sweet and savory holiday favorite.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time5 hours hrs

Total Time5 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course: Crock Pot

Cuisine: American

Keywords: brown sugar ham, crockpot recipes, easy dinner ideas, holiday ham, pineapple ham, slow cooker ham, sweet ham glaze

Servings: 12 servings

Author: Betty

Ingredients

• 1 (8-10 lb) bone-in spiral-cut ham
• 3 cups brown sugar, divided
• 1 (20 oz) can pineapple tidbits in juice, undrained
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional for a tangy glaze)

Instructions

1. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar in the bottom of the crock pot.
2. Place the ham flat side down into the crock pot on top of the brown sugar.
3. Pour the pineapple tidbits and juice over the top of the ham.
4. Drizzle honey evenly over the ham.
5. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar on top.
6. Optional: Add pineapple juice and Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
7. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or until the ham is heated through and tender.
8. Baste with juices before serving for added flavor and moisture.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or Sunday dinners. Leftovers are great in sandwiches or soups.