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Slow Cooker Amish Christmas Ham

This slow cooker Amish Christmas ham brings back memories of snowy December afternoons – the kind where the house smells amazing and everyone gathers in the kitchen. It’s a cherished family recipe that proves holiday cooking doesn’t have to be complicated to be special.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Ham:

  • 1 5-6 pound bone-in ham, fully cooked
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Optional Glaze Variations:

  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Orange juice instead of vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions

Prepare Ham:

  • Place ham in slow cooker flat side down
  • Score surface in diamond pattern if not pre-cut

Make Glaze:

  • Combine brown sugar, vinegar, water, mustard
  • Add cloves, cinnamon, and ginger
  • Stir until sugar begins to dissolve

Cook:

  • Pour glaze over ham
  • Cover and cook LOW 6-8 hours
  • Baste occasionally if possible
  • Ham should reach 140°F

Finish & Serve:

  • Remove ham, let rest 10 minutes
  • Slice and serve with cooking juices

Notes

  • Spiral cut ham works best for glaze absorption
  • Don’t lift lid too often – each peek adds 20 mins cooking time
  • Leftovers keep 4-5 days refrigerated
  • Freeze leftover ham up to 2 months