Slow Cooker Honey-Glazed Ham with Clove and Mustard Rub

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Juicy slow-cooked ham brushed with a honey, Dijon mustard, and clove glaze, infused with warm spices for a tender and flavorful centerpiece. This American Christmas recipe, ready in about 255 minutes, pairs bone-in ham, honey, and Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 240 min Serves 8 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the 5 lb bone-in cooked ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep. Stud the ham with 20 whole cloves by inserting them at the intersections of the diamonds.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Place the ham in the slow cooker and brush half of the honey-mustard glaze all over the surface.
  4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, basting with remaining glaze every hour to build a sticky, caramelized crust.
  5. Step 5: Once cooked, remove ham from slow cooker and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with any collected juices spooned over.

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