This Slow Cooker Ham with Pineapple is a delicious and easy way to enjoy ham during the holidays or any day of the year. A moist and tender ham that is slow cooked and bursting in sweet pineapple flavor.
If you have leftovers, be sure to make Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole, it's the best!
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Crockpot ham with pineapple
✔️It's easy to make and you only need a few simple ingredients that are all easy to find at your local grocery store.
✔️It cooks low and slow in your slow cooker making it fall of the bone tender without a lot of effort.
✔️A great way to save oven space while you are making a holiday meal.
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- 6 pound ham
- light or dark brown sugar
- Canned pineapple chunks with juice, fresh pineapple can be used as well in this recipe.
Slow Cooker Ham with Pineapple
Ingredients
- 1 ham about 6 pounds ham.
- 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar divided
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 20 ounces canned pineapple chunks in 100% pineapple juice undrained
Instructions
- Place ½ cup of brown sugar in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Unpack the ham, rinse and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place the ham face down on the brown sugar.
- I used a bone-in ham, so I score the top of the ham. If you are using a spiral ham you don’t need to do this step.
- Coat the top of the ham with Dijon mustard and sprinkle ground cloves.
- Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar on top of the ham.
- Add the pineapple chunks with the pineapple juice around the side of the pineapple.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 ½ hours or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
Notes
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Nutrition
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Place ½ cup of brown sugar in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Unpack the ham, rinse and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place ham face down on the brown sugar.
- I used a bone-in ham, so I scored the top of the ham. If you are using a spiral ham you don’t need to do this step.
- Coat the top of the ham with Dijon mustard and sprinkle ground cloves.
- Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar on top of the ham.
- Add the pineapple chunks with the pineapple juice around the side of the pineapple.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 ½ hours or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
FAQ's
Cooking ham in a slow cooker is one of the best ways to ensure it doesn't dry out. The even heat and moist environment of the slow cooker help keep the ham tender and juicy while it cooks.
Yes, you can heat a fully cooked ham in the slow cooker. It is important to note that most hams are already pre-cooked before they are sold, so all you need to do is warm it up and add your favorite flavors. Cooking time will vary based on the size of the ham so always check for an internal temperature of 145 degrees f.
For a holiday gathering, plan on ¾ to 1 pound of ham per person. For smaller crowds, you can get away with ½ pound per person. This will make sure that you have plenty of leftovers.
Things to know
- If you are cooking a bone-in ham, you can score the top of the ham before cooking. This helps it absorb more of the sweet glaze and seasonings.
- Make sure that your ham fits into your slow cooker before you start cooking it. Now this kinda goes without saying, right? But I'm speaking from experience! 🤣
- Always check for an internal temperature of 145 degrees F to ensure that your ham is warmed through.
- For additional flare, you can top this slow cooker ham recipe with pineapple rings or pineapple slices.
- Keep in mind that if you're using a small ham or a different size of ham you may need to adjust the cooking time.
Variations
- You could also use maple syrup, honey or in some orange juice or chopped fresh oranges. One of my favorites is a brown sugar glaze!
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg to increase the flavor.
- If you want a crispy outside to your ham, you can also transfer it to a baking sheet and place it under the broiler for a few minutes.
- You could also use a spiral cut ham or boneless ham for this easy recipe.
- Fresh pineapple chunks can be used instead of canned if you prefer. Maraschino cherries add a pretty touch!
More slow cooker recipes
Without a doubt, a crockpot will make your life easier! Here are some of the most popular recipes from the blog:
- Crockpot Chicken and Gravy - easy to make with only minutes of prep., this is so good!
- I bet you never thought you'd could make tender, juicy steak in your slow cooker. This recipe for Crockpot Steak and Potatoes is the bomb!
- Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin and Gravy - so good and tasty over mashed potatoes or rice!
Related recipes
- If you love flavorful ham recipes, then next time you may want to give this simple Ham and Bean Soup recipe a try. It's a comforting soup to make on a cold day.
- Are you looking for an easy recipe that can use up some of your leftover ham? If so, then look no further than this Ham Tetrazzini recipe. It's creamy and hearty and even the kids will love it.
- This Orange Marmalade Glazed Ham is another delicious recipe to make when for a holiday dinner. It's the perfect blend of sweet and savory and your guests will rave about it.
Have leftovers? Check this out for recipes with leftover ham.
Serve with
- These Cracker Barrel Cheesy Potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes to serve with brown sugar pineapple ham. They are perfectly cheesy, with a crispy top that makes them crave-worthy.
- I always enjoy serving a side of Steamed Brussel Sprouts with this crock pot ham. It's fresh, healthy and makes for a tasty vegetable with your meal.
- Cracker Barrel Fried Apples are sweet and tender apples, with a hint of cinnamon flavor. And, they pair so well with this crockpot ham recipe.
And I have this list for all the ideas of What to Serve with Ham for Easter here.
This slow cooker ham with pineapple is the kind of meal that feels like a holiday—but it’s easy enough for any Sunday dinner. The sweet pineapple and savory ham make magic together in the slow cooker, and your house will smell amazing all day long!
If you give it a try, be sure to leave a comment and rating below—I’d love to hear what you think. And don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @bowl_me_over if you share a photo. I can’t wait to see your delicious ham in action!
Jean M says
Can't decide do I want to make this pineapple ham or stick with the orange marmalade ham. My. granddaughter absolutely loves the orange marmalade ham. She's 5 but barely eats anything but last Easter FIVE slices of orange marmalade ham! I call it a winner! Maybe just stick to it and make a pineapple casserole. LOL
Debra Clark says
So much food, so little time! 😋 I say you make the ham. You don't want to disappoint your granddaughter!! Enjoy!
Lois says
This looks like a great recipe that I will be trying after my new years Ham Such a great combination of flavors. Very excited to be giving it a try. Thanks.