Slow Cooker Hot Honey Ham- a spicy glaze gives this ham some kick. If you like a little heat, this is the ham for you.
Spicy Glaze
A sweet and spicy glaze made from honey, Creole mustard, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper creates a spicy twist on Honey Baked Ham.
Easy Hands-Off Recipe
This recipe is perfect for the holidays because besides a few minutes of prep, it is totally hands-off and it doesn’t take up stove space or oven space. Just get it in the slow cooker, glaze it, and forget about it for at least 4 hours.
How To Choose A Ham
There are so many choices when it comes to buying a ham. For this recipe, you want to make sure you choose a pre-cooked ham. I prefer one that is bone-in and spiral cut. Bone-in ham stays juicier in the slow cooker than boneless ham. And a spiral-cut ham is not only easier to serve since it’s pre-sliced, it turns out more flavorful because the glaze makes it way down between the slices as it cooks.
What Size Slow Cooker
You will need a 6-quart or larger slow cooker for this recipe.
Recipe Tips
Cook on LOW. Ham cooked on HIGH can dry out.
The cooking time will depend on the size of your ham. A small ham might be ready in less than 4 hours but a large ham will take at least 5, maybe 6 hours. Keep in mind that the ham is already cooked and you just need to heat it really well all the way through.
An 8-pound or larger ham may not fit in your slow cooker. You can either trim some off or use heavy-duty aluminum foil to cover the top of the slow cooker instead of using the lid.
What To Serve With Slow Cooker Hot Honey Ham
I love this ham with Pineapple Casserole, Super Creamy Mac and Cheese, Scalloped Potato Casserole, and the BEST Yeast Rolls.
Recipes To Make With Leftover Ham
- Ham Tetrazzini
- Cheesy Ham and Potato Chowder
- Mac and Cheese with Ham
- Ranch Noodles with Ham
- Ham and Cheese Hashbrown Casserole
- Ham and Noodle Casserole with Broccoli
More Ham Recipes
Slow Cooker Hot Honey Ham
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (7 to 8-pound) fully cooked spiral cut ham
- ⅔ cup honey
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Place ham in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Place remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat over medium low heat until butter is melted, stirring well.
- Pour about 1/3 cup of glaze into a small bowl. Set aside to brush on ham at the end of cooking.
- Pour the remaining glaze over the ham. Try to get it a little between the slices.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours.
- Brush remaining glaze on ham and serve.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
