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Holiday Dinner Coca Cola Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

holiday dinner Coca-Cola glazed holiday ham in crockpot

Slow-Cooker Brown Sugar Coca-Cola Ham is a supremely simple and foolproof method for achieving a juicy, flavorful, and deeply caramelized holiday ham. The Coca-Cola tenderizes the meat while the slow cooker ensures moisture, resulting in a sweet-and-savory glaze that's irresistible.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
no resting time required: 0 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 737kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • 7-9 lbs Ham (Bone-In, Pre-Sliced Spiral-Cut) Alternatively you can use a boneless spiral-cut ham for easier slicing.
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar works, but dark sugar adds richer caramelization.
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Cloves about 20. (Omit if you prefer, or use 1 teaspoon of ground cloves mixed with the sugar)
  • 1 large Coca-Cola 2 litre bottle (Dr. Pepper or a darker root beer can be used as alternatives)
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard optional (for glaze) (as a replacement Stone-ground mustard for texture.)

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep the Ham

  • Remove the ham from all packaging.
    Pat the entire surface of the ham dry with paper towels.
  • Rub the 1 cup of brown sugar generously all over the ham, especially into the pre-cut spiral slices.
  • Stud the ham with the whole cloves, pushing them into the outer surface of the ham.

Slow Cook the Ham

  • Place the ham on its side inside the crockpot
  • Pour the Coca-Cola slowly over the ham until the liquid reaches about halfway up the side of the ham. Do not submerge it completely.
  • Cover the crockpot with the lid. Cook on the LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours.
  • The ham is done when it is heated through (internal temperature of 140F} for a pre-cooked ham).

Create and Apply the Glaze

  • About 30 minutes before the ham is finished, prepare the final glaze.
  • Carefully scoop out 2 cups of the cooking liquid from the crockpot into a small saucepan
  • Stir in an extra 1/2 cup of brown sugar and the 2 tablespoon of Dijon mustard (if using) into the saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the glaze has thickened significantly.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat.

Finish and Serve

  • Switch the crockpot to the HIGH setting.
  • Use a basting brush to generously coat the entire exposed surface of the ham with the thickened glaze.
  • Cook for another 15 minutes to let the glaze set and caramelize.
  • Carefully remove the ham from the crockpot and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish the platter with fresh orange zest, a few springs of fresh rosemary, and scattered fresh cranberries for a beautiful holiday presentation.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
holiday dinner Coca-Cola glazed holiday ham in crockpot
Amount Per Serving
Calories 737 Calories from Fat 405
% Daily Value*
Fat 45g69%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 0.001g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 21g
Cholesterol 164mg55%
Sodium 3176mg138%
Potassium 789mg23%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 57g114%
Vitamin A 2IU0%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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