Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham in the Slow Cooker

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is lower in calories and has a lower glycemic index.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a lower-calorie alternative with a similar sweetness.

mustard

🥗Healthier: dijon mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Dijon provides a sharper flavor, while yellow is more cost-effective.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a natural alternative that adds acidity.

Turn on the slow cooker and place a slow cooker bag inside for easy cleanup.

Put the ham in the slow cooker flat side down.

If the ham is too tall for the lid, cut a small sliver off the top to ensure it fits.

Mix together 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground clove, and grate in some fresh nutmeg.

Pack the brown sugar mixture onto the ham.

Drizzle 1/4 cup of honey over the ham.

Put the lid on the slow cooker tightly.

Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours if pressed for time.

Halfway through cooking, drizzle some of the juices and sugars from the bottom over the top of the ham if desired.

Once done, carefully remove the ham from the slow cooker, using multiple utensils if necessary for stability.

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