Crockpot Ham with Pineapple Juice Recipe

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Crockpot ham with pineapple juice is an easy way to throw together a holiday dinner or easy any-time meal. This recipe requires almost no effort on your end and turns out wonderful for dinner with the perfect glaze and all!

ham sliced on serving platter with steam coming off the top.

Original post: April 2020 | Updated: October 2021

Why This Recipe Works

One of my all-time favorite ways to decrease stress on holidays is to put those easy, quiet recipes to work on the sidelines. Doing this frees up oven space, counter space and mental space and it allows you to focus on the important stuff.

Whether you are making a holiday ham or just a weeknight meal, this slow cooker recipe is a GREAT one. The prep takes mere minutes and your crockpot will do all the heavy lifting. Making this pork meal is also a great excuse to make a soup using the leftover ham bone. More on that below!

Recipe Ingredients

Ham bone-in – If you cannot find a spiral cut ham, cook as directed and cut slices into the meat before pouring the glaze from the slow cooker over the top.

Pineapple juice – The juice of a pineapple is a great addition to a marinade because it helps to tenderize the meat, plus it shares a tangy, rich flavor.

Honey – Raw or pure honey will help make a great sauce combined with the brown sugar and the tangy worcestershire.

Brown sugar – Light brown sugar will work in this recipe. Since worcestershire sauce has molasses in it, you don’t need to spring for the dark brown sugar.

Worcestershire sauce – If you’ve never cooked with this sauce, you’re going to enjoy it here and seek other ways to use it in your kitchen. It gets its unique flavor from a combination of vinegar, molasses, anchovies, garlic, tamarind extract, chili pepper extract, sugar and salt.

How to Make Crockpot Ham with Pineapple Juice

Step 1

Place a pre cooked 8 – lb ham (bone-in, spiral cut), cut side down, in crock pot. Remove any plastic or paper protectors first if using bone-in ham. Pour the pineapple juice over top of the ham.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine honey, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and pour over the ham, spreading so all outer surfaces are covered in the sauce. If possible, expose the cut portions of the ham and allow sauce to seep in.

top view of ham in crock pot with glaze and pineapple juice.

Step 3

Place the lid on the crock pot and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours. Carefully transfer ham to a serving platter and spoon the sauce and juices from the slow cooker over the top, ensuring that it gets into the inner portion of the slices of ham.

Using a sharp knife, cut the meat off the bone and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Boneless ham can be used in place of a bone-in ham.
If a seasoning packet comes with the ham, you can do one of two things: 1. Toss it and follow the recipe as directed or 2. Mix the contents of the packet with 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice and use that as your glaze. You will still want to cover the ham with 2 cups of pineapple juice as directed in the recipe.
Most hams purchased at the grocery store are fully cooked hams. For this reason, the cook time is shorter than when cooking raw meat. Any time between 4 and 6 hours is sufficient for most hams you’ll find, so adjust the time to fit your day.
If the ham in the crock pot keeps your cover from fitting, use a piece of foil to cover the openings in order to keep heat from escaping.

looking down on scene with sliced ham, rolls and butter.

What To Serve With Ham – 19 delicious ideas!

Ham is a quintessential holiday food. But what do you serve alongside this savory star? Read on for 19 perfect ideas about what to serve with ham.

What to Serve With Potatoes and Ham

Here are a handful of recipe ideas about what to serve with scalloped potatoes and ham! Whether you are planning a holiday meal or a hearty family dinner, you’ll walk away with a delicious plan.

FAQ About Ham

Is bone-in ham better than boneless ham?

A piece of meat with a bone-in gives maximum flavor when cooking. The bone helps to cook slower and cook more evenly because the bone conducts heat.

When is a bone-in ham cooked?

Most hams in the U.S. are cured and fully cooked when sold. However, it can take a few hours on up to heat a ham to be served, especially when served with a glaze.

How much ham should be made per person?

If you are purchasing a bone-in ham, it’s best to plan for approximately 1/2 pound per person and a 1/3 pound per person on a boneless ham. Some will more and some eat less than that but leftovers create so many delicious meals, it evens out!

Can you cook a bone-in ham from frozen?

Yes, any meat can be cooked from frozen, however you should allow for approximately 50% more cook time if you do.

close up of sliced ham folder over other slices and looking ready to eat.

Recipes to Make Using Leftover Ham Bone

Use up leftover ham bones to make this delicious, effortless soup. The marrow from the bone gives the broth a rich flavor that is so smooth. Filled with potatoes and vegetables, this Ham Bone Soup is so filling. Keep this one on your radar around Easter and Christmas time!
Making Ham Bone Soup in your Instant Pot allows you to get dinner on the table in less than an hour and it tastes like it has been simmering in a slow cooker all day long. Packed with beans, potatoes and delicious flavor!
Ham, split peas and an assortment of delicious carrots, peas and celery are the perfect combo in this hearty, comforting and traditional Split Pea Ham Soup. A truly savory soup will satisfy and fill you up.

Easy Holiday Recipes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are creamy, smooth, delicious and easy to prepare. No boiling or saucepan/stovetop cleaning required with this side dish. The Instant Pot gets this easy mashed potato recipe done in 30 minutes!
This Classic Sweet Potato Casserole is great on your Thanksgiving table and also a perfect side dish that can be enjoyed any time of the year. It is filled with a delicious sweet potato mixture and topped with crunchy pecans and marshmallows.
Throw just a few ingredients into your slow cooker to make your next Green Bean Casserole. Let your crock pot do the heavy lifting so you can focus on other favorite holiday recipes.
Tater Tot Hotdish is the perfect comfort food. Whether it’s the main dish or a side, everyone at the table will be satisfied. This Midwestern staple is easy to make and fills everyone up.
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect brunch side dish. Two delicious types of cheese transform these potatoes into a creamy, flavorful comfort food.
Cooking asparagus in your Instant Pot is such a quick and easy way to enjoy the green veggie. This is a great side dish for any meal, whether on a weekday or holiday. Cooks perfectly every single time and is complemented perfectly with sauteed garlic.
Let a batch of crockpot creamed corn cook quietly in the corner while you prepare the rest of the meal.
Knock everyone’s socks off with this perfect and delicious carrot cake!

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