This Crockpot Cola Ham is the ultimate sweet-and-savory comfort dish that practically cooks itself. Slow-cooked in cola and a rich brown sugar glaze, the ham becomes incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with caramelized flavor. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for holidays, family dinners, or whenever you want a delicious main dish with minimal effort. Just set it in the crockpot and let the magic happen!
Servings:Â 10
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked spiral ham 6–8 pounds
- 2 cups cola soda
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp ground cloves optional but classic with ham
Instructions
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Prepare the Slow Cooker
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Place the ham flat-side down in a large slow cooker. If the ham is too big, you can trim a small piece off the top so the lid closes properly.
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Make the Glaze
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In a bowl, mix together:
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cola
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brown sugar
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honey
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Dijon mustard
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ground cloves
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Stir until the sugar begins to dissolve.
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Add the Sauce
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Pour the cola mixture over the ham, making sure some runs between the slices if it’s spiral-cut.
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Slow Cook
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Cover and cook:
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LOW: 4–6 hours
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HIGH: 2–3 hours
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Occasionally spoon some of the cooking liquid over the ham for extra flavor.
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Finish and Serve
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Once the ham is heated through and tender, remove it carefully from the slow cooker.
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Optional: simmer the remaining liquid in a saucepan for 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened, then drizzle it over the sliced ham.