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Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Picnic Ham

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Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Picnic Ham

If you need a holiday ham recipe this simple 4 ingredient Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Picnic Ham is just the ticket!

Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Picnic Ham

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Picnic Ham

Recently we found a great deal on picnic hams at our local grocery store and even though we had never made this particular cut of ham before we decided to go ahead and grab one and toss it in the shopping cart.

Ham is always a popular meal, not only for the traditional holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. But our families enjoy it for a family-style Sunday dinner too!

Served with something like mashed potatoes and green beans a ham makes a perfect dinner!

This simple and easy 4-ingredient recipe tastes fantastic and the ham comes out moist and tender too.

Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think!


Equipment Needed For Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Picnic Ham Recipe:

  • 6 Quart, 6.5 Quart Or 7 Quart Slow Cooker
  • Liquid Measuring Cup
  • Dry Measuring Cups And Spoons
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef Knife
  • Baster
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Platter
  • Aluminum Foil

Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Picnic Ham

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is A Picnic Ham?

A picnic ham comes from the shoulder or arm of the pig and still contains the bone (also known as the shank or hock). This is less expensive cut of meat than other types of ham because it usually involves less work for the butcher. The meat from this ham is tender and juicy, especially when cooked in the slow cooker.

Can You Heat A Fully Cooked Ham In The Crock-Pot?

It is recommended by the USDA ( United States Department of Agriculture) that a fully cooked smoked ham is cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (or 60°C) with a meat thermometer. A small ham should reach that temperature in a slow cooker set on LOW in 2 to 4 hours. A larger ham should reach that temperature when cooked on LOW after 4 to 6 hours.

How Do You Cook A Ham Without It Drying Out?

Cooking your ham in the slow cooker is the perfect cooking environment for making a tender and juicy ham. Adding some liquid to the slow cooker (in this recipe we used pineapple juice) and cooking it covered helps keep the ham moist and juicy.

The other key is to let your tent your ham under foil and let it rest after it is done cooking before slicing the ham. This steps allows the juices to pull back into the meat and you end up with delicious juicy ham that is not dried out.


Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Picnic Ham

Special Diets

Gluten Free | Low Sodium


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Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Picnic Ham

Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Picnic Ham Recipe

Heidi Kennedy
With just 4 ingredients you can cook up a delicious picnic ham right in your slow cooker. Perfect for any holiday meal or for Sunday dinner!
4.28 from 59 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 4 hrs
Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
Course Entrée
Cuisine American
Servings 15 Servings
Calories 539 kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 Pounds Cured Picnic Ham (Bone-In (See *Ham Note Below))
  • ¾ Cup Pineapple Juice (Plus 2 Tablespoons)
  • 2 Cups Brown Sugar (Divided)
  • 12 Whole Cloves

Instructions

  • Add 3/4 cup of the pineapple juice to the bottom of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar to the pineapple juice and mix until all the brown sugar is moistened.
  • With the fat side down, place the ham inside the slow cooker.
  • Using a sharp knife, score the ham about 1/4 inch deep all over the top of the ham.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice carefully over the top of the ham to moisten the ham.
  • Rub the remaining 1/2 cup of brown sugar into the top of the ham.
  • Poke the whole cloves into the cross sections of the scoring lines.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, basting the ham 2 to 3 times with the liquid in the slow cooker.
  • Cook the ham until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 145° on an instant read meat thermometer.
  • Carefully remove ham from the slow cooker and place it on a platter. Tent the ham loosely with foil and allow the ham to rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing the ham.
  • Remove cloves before eating and enjoy! (See **Sauce/Gravy Note below if you would like to make a sauce or gravy to serve with your ham)

Notes

*Ham Note - Before starting this recipe, make sure your ham will fit inside your slow cooker. If it doesn't fit, cut off any extra meat from around the end of the bone area to make it fit in your slow cooker.
**Sauce/Gravy Note - If you would like to thicken the juices left in the slow cooker for a gravy or sauce (excellent over slices of ham and/or mashed potatoes!) simply pour off the liquid in the slow cooker into a large glass liquid measuring cup, skim off any excess fat that rises to the top. Pour the liquid into a saucepan set over medium heat on the stove-top, whisk in 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch per cup of liquid and cook while whisking until the liquid comes to a simmer and thickens (about 5 to 7 minutes). 

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 659mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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Comments

  1. Teri C says

    January 16, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    I did this and it turned out Perfect!! Even had room to stick in sweet potato halves.

    Reply
  2. Sarah says

    January 16, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    5 stars
    That is such a good idea with the Sweet Potatoes!

    Reply
  3. Sara Zoumbaris says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:28 AM

    I have a farm fresh picnic ham that has not been smoked. Do you think this will still work for that?

    Reply
    • Lady Heidi says

      September 30, 2016 at 8:25 AM

      Hi Sara, we have not tested this recipe with an unsmoked/cured picnic ham. I am sure it would be fine but I don’t think it will taste the same as a smoked and cured ham would.

      Reply
  4. Deborah Bryant says

    January 19, 2019 at 10:24 PM

    My family and I loved this recipe. It was so easy and the end product was great! My family could nothing but go on about how great it tasted. This is a keeper recipe. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      January 22, 2019 at 7:38 PM

      Thanks Deborah for your kind words. I am so glad to hear how much your family enjoyed this recipe for Brown Sugar Picnic Ham!

      Reply
  5. April Whitehead says

    December 22, 2021 at 10:16 AM

    I did this but instead of pineapple juice i used fresh squeezed orange juice and itwas delicious 😋

    Reply
    • Crock-Pot Ladies says

      December 23, 2021 at 11:28 AM

      That sounds amazing April. Being a lover of all things citrus I may have to give that a try some time!

      Reply
  6. Mary Sue Anderson says

    April 20, 2022 at 7:48 AM

    Just love these crock pot recipes!!!! I am 70 and helps so much😉💓

    Reply
    • Crock-Pot Ladies says

      April 22, 2022 at 9:22 AM

      So glad you enjoy the recipes Mary Sue!

      Reply

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