Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham
Ingredients:
- 1 (4 to 6 pound) fully cooked bone-in or boneless ham (not sliced)
- 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 cups cola (regular, not diet)
Directions:
- Pat the ham dry with paper towels and place it cut-side down in the bowl of a large slow cooker. If it doesn’t quite fit, trim a small piece off the end so the lid can close fully.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar all over the top and sides of the ham, pressing it lightly so it sticks and forms a loose coating.
- Slowly pour the cola around the ham into the bottom of the slow cooker, trying not to wash too much of the sugar off the top. The liquid should come at least 1 to 2 inches up the sides of the ham.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the ham is heated through and very tender. The meat should pull apart easily with a fork and the liquid will look dark, syrupy, and bubbly around the edges.
- Once cooked, carefully transfer the ham to a cutting board, tent it loosely with foil, and let it rest for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, skim off any excess fat from the surface of the cooking juices in the slow cooker.
- Optional but recommended: Spoon some of the dark cola-brown sugar juices over the ham while it rests to create an extra sticky glaze. You can also shred or slice the ham and then return it to the slow cooker, tossing it gently in the juices to keep it moist and flavorful until serving.
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