Coca-Cola Slow Cooker Ham Recipe
Ingredients
- 18-10 pound spiral ham
see notes
- 12 ozcan of coca-cola
- ¼ cbrown sugar
- ⅓ cstone-ground mustard
Directions
- 1
Mix the brown sugar and mustard in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Lightly spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray or brush with oil, if desired. Unwrap your ham, discard the included glaze packet, and place the ham in the slow cooker. If it fits on its side, perfect. If not, place cut side down.
- 3
Pour the coke over the ham in a slow cooker. Then rub the sugar/mustard mix all over the ham. Cover.
- 4
Cook the ham on low 4-6 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 F. Use a brush to dab some of the cooking liquid in the bottom of the slow cooker over the top of the ham.
- 5
Carefully remove the ham to a serving platter. This is easier with two people as the ham is very tender at this point. Brush with a little more of the coca-cola mustard glaze.
- 6
Serve warm and enjoy!
Coca-Cola Slow Cooker Ham Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving that show-stopping holiday ham without the oven fuss? This Coca-Cola Slow Cooker Ham recipe delivers incredible flavor and melts-in-your-mouth tenderness with minimal effort, making it ideal for busy celebrations. Say goodbye to dry, overcooked ham and hello to your new favorite easy Easter ham recipe or easy Christmas ham recipe.
The magic of this slow cooker ham recipe lies in the simplicity of its glaze and the gentle, even heat of your crockpot. Combining a classic cola with rich brown sugar and tangy stone-ground mustard creates a perfectly balanced homemade spiral ham glaze that infuses deeply into every slice. This clever combination ensures a moist, flavorful meat with almost no cleanup, setting it apart from more complicated methods.
You can expect a beautifully caramelized ham, with a sweet and savory glaze that’s both familiar and exciting. The slow cooking process ensures the ham remains incredibly juicy and tender, practically falling off the bone, while the Coca-Cola lends a subtle, underlying sweetness and helps tenderize the meat. It’s the kind of dish that will have guests asking for seconds, perfect for a relaxed holiday gathering where you want maximum impact with minimum stress.
While the classic combination of Coca-Cola, brown sugar, and stone-ground mustard creates an irresistible glaze, feel free to experiment. This Southern holiday ham recipe is quite adaptable. You could try different sodas for a unique twist or vary the mustard for more kick and depth. For an extra aromatic touch, consider adding a pinch of ground cloves or cinnamon to the brown sugar mixture, enhancing that classic holiday flavor profile. This allows you to truly make it your own.
This coke ham recipe is perfect as the centerpiece for Easter, Christmas, or any special Sunday dinner, truly living up to its title as a fantastic Southern ham recipe. Pair it with your favorite comfort food sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad for a truly memorable meal.