Slow Cooker Honey-Glazed Ham with Clove and Pineapple

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Tender, juicy ham slow cooked with a honey glaze infused with cloves and pineapple for a festive centerpiece. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs bone-in ham, honey, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 12, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 480 min Serves 12 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Score the surface of an 8 lb bone-in ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4-inch deep and stud with 20 whole cloves spaced evenly.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground ginger until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Place the ham in a slow cooker and arrange 1 cup canned pineapple slices around and on top of the ham. Pour the honey glaze evenly over the ham.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup water to the slow cooker base, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the ham is heated through and tender, basting every 2 hours with the glaze.
  5. Step 5: For a caramelized finish, transfer the ham to a baking sheet and broil on high for 3-5 minutes until the glaze bubbles and darkens, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  6. Step 6: Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serve with the pineapple and glaze spooned over.

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