Slow Cooker Cranberry-Orange Glazed Ham

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A slow cooker ham glazed with a tangy cranberry and orange sauce, making a juicy centerpiece for any holiday celebration. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs bone-in smoked ham, fresh cranberries, orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 10, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 5 lbs bone-in smoked ham
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place a 5 lb bone-in smoked ham in the slow cooker, fat side up.
2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
3. Step 3: Pour half of the cranberry-orange glaze over the ham in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, basting the ham every 2 hours with remaining glaze.
4. Step 4: During the last 30 minutes, increase heat to high to caramelize the glaze slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove the ham and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the remaining glaze spooned over the slices.