Slow Cooker Honey-Glazed Ham with Clove and Mustard Rub

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 255 minutes, pairs bone-in ham, honey, 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 "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, fully cooked bone-in ham
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 20, for studding whole cloves
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

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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.