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The Best Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Ham Recipe

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This slow cooker maple bourbon ham is incredibly easy to make with simple ingredients, resulting in a sweet, smoky, and tender ham that’s perfect for potlucks and holiday dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (6-8 lb) fully cooked bone-in ham (preferably spiral-cut)
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Remove ham from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Trim excess fat to about 1/4 inch and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, bourbon, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cayenne until smooth.
  3. Place ham cut-side down in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Pour half of the glaze over the ham, ensuring it gets into all crevices. Reserve remaining glaze.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. Baste with accumulated juices halfway through.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, remove ham from slow cooker. Pour remaining juices into a small saucepan. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Brush thickened glaze over ham. Return to slow cooker on WARM until ready to serve, or serve immediately. Slice and drizzle with extra glaze.

Notes

For deeper flavor, sear the ham in a hot skillet with oil before adding to the slow cooker. Baste halfway through cooking for best results. Let ham rest 10-15 minutes before slicing. Leftover juices can be used for soup or sauce.

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