Slow Cooker Hot Honey Ham

This Slow Cooker Hot Honey Ham is perfect for celebrating a special occasion or simply just in the mood for something warm, comforting and delicious. Not only is it easy to prepare – simply put all of your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do its thing and you will have a delicious meal.

close up of slices of hot honey ham on a white plate with asparagus and au gratin potatoes

The next time you are looking for an easy yet delicious main protein to serve with your favorite side dish, then head on back to this spicy yet sweet ham recipe. It’s a spicy twist on this classic main course that will have your family begging for more.

close up of slices of hot honey ham on a white plate

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Easy to make, and only requires a simple ingredients.
  • Combines both sweet and savory flavors for a tasty main dish.
  • The slow cooker does all the work, so that you have an easy meal without much effort.

🛒Ingredients

ham, peach preserves, honey, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and vinegar on a white background

Making this slow cooker ham recipe is so easy and you only need a few basic ingredients. All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local store, so make a quick trip to the store and get ready to enjoy savory meal.

  • spiral sliced bone in ham
  • honey
  • peach preserves
  • brown sugar
  • red pepper flakes
  • vinegar

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make Slow Cooker Hot Honey Ham

Making this dish is simple. Just follow these step-by-step directions, or check print the recipe card below, and you will have a protein-filled main course that your entire family will love in no time at all.

honey, red pepper flakes, and peach preserves in a small saucepan

Step 1: Make the hot honey sauce

In a saucepan over medium heat whisk together the honey, peach preserves, brown sugar, red pepper flames and vinegar. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat.

ham in a slow cooker liner

Step 2: Cook the ham

Place the ham into the slow cooker and cover with roughly half of the glaze mixture. Cover and cook in the slow cooker on low for 4 hours.

finished ham on a white serving platter surrounded by peaches

Step 3: Glaze the ham

Remove the ham from the slow cooker onto a serving tray. Reheat the glaze on low and pour over the rest of the glaze. If you like you can place the ham onto a lined baking sheet and pop under the broiler for a few minutes to caramelize the glaze, but that step is optional. Serve and enjoy!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

  • Spicy – Add more spice if desired by adding more red pepper flakes.
  • Fruit – Switch out the peach preserves for orange to change up the fruit flavor.
  • Chicken – Switch out the ham for chicken if you want to use a different protein.

If you are looking for a traditional slow cooker ham recipe then check out this Crock Pot Ham recipe.

🥄 Equipment

For this tasty recipe you will need a slow cooker and few other kitchen tools. Here’s a quick of tools that you need so you can gather them up and get ready to make this dish.

  • small saucepan
  • slow cooker
  • bbq brush or pastry brush
  • baking sheet or tray
close up of slices of hot honey ham on a white plate

🥫 Storage

Storage – Store leftover ham in the fridge for up to four days. Make sure to keep it in an airtight container or storage bag so it stays fresh.

Reheating – Reheating is so simple. Pop a few slices in the microwave and heat on 50% for 30 seconds to minute or until warm all the way through. Make sure to use a microwave safe plate. Leftovers also taste great cold!

Freezing – Leftover hot honey ham can be stored in a freezer safe container or freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.

💭 Tips

  • Make sure that you use a large enough slow cooker, you want your ham to fit completely in it.
  • If you a crispy glaze, you will want to pop the ham onto an oven-safe container and put it under the broiler.
  • If you are broiling your ham, be sure to watch it closely, and only leave it in there for a couple minutes.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Will ham dry out in crockpot?

No, one of my favorite reasons for using the slow cooker to heat a ham is because it keeps it nice and moist.

Are hams fully cooked?

Yes, you just need to heat them up, because they are already cooked.

What is the best cut of ham?

I prefer the butt end of the ham, because it’s juicy, and has more flavor. The shank is better for slicing.

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🧾Recipe Card

Want to make this slow cooker hot honey ham recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.

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Slow Cooker Hot Honey Ham

This Slow Cooker Hot Honey Ham is the perfect blend of sweet and savory. It's the perfect entrée for holidays and family dinners.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 Serving
Calories: 1031kcal

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • slow cooker
  • bbq brush or pastry brush
  • serving tray
  • baking sheet – optional

Ingredients

  • 8-12 pound spiral sliced bone in ham
  • 1 cup honey
  • 18 ounces peach preserves
  • ¼ brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat whisk together the honey, peach preserves, brown sugar, red pepper flames and vinegar.
  • Bring to a simmer and remove from heat.
  • Place the ham into the slow cooker and cover with roughly half of the glaze mixture.
  • Cover and cook in the slow cooker on low for 4 hours.
  • Remove the ham from the slow cooker onto a tray.
  • Reheat the glaze on low and pour over the rest of the glaze.
  • If you like you can place the ham onto a lined baking sheet and pop under the broiler for a few minutes to caramelize the glaze, but that step is optional.
  • Serve!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 1031kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 79g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 4327mg | Potassium: 1094mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg
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