During the Christmas season, I spend a lot of time thinking about how to make the ideal ham.
For Easter and Christmas, we often eat ham, and I always worry that I’ll end up with dry, tasteless ham!
Yuck.
So, after much trial and error and fiddling with the recipe, I finally perfected the Crock Pot Ham recipe!
This simple ham crockpot recipe makes for a very tasty and flavorful ham.
And it’s not even close to dry!
My ham crockpot recipe is ideal for Easter, Christmas, or any other time of year when you want to make ham.
This ham crockpot dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s festive ham or regular ham.
Which ham is better boneless or boneless?
This is usually a personal preference, but I love spiral-cut ham! Since the ham is minced by a butcher, it falls off the bone easily, making it easier for me to cut the ham. However, it is more susceptible to drought. However, spiral-cut ham won’t dry out with this slow cooker ham recipe!
This dish can also be made with non-spiral-cut ham.
However, you will have to try harder to trim them!
How much ham do I need per person?
If bone-in, spiral-cut ham is the main course, I’d like to serve about 3/4 pound of meat per person. As a result, an 8 pound ham will feed about 12 people.
I’m roughly 1/2 pound per person for boneless ham, so an 8 pound ham will feed closer to 16 people.
However, I always consider the actual individual I am feeding.
For example, I usually count my kids as 1/2 people (because they eat very little ham), but if I have teenagers, I can count them as two!
How long does it take to cook ham in a crock pot?
The best part about this method of cooking ham is that you can set it and forget it! It only takes a few minutes to collect it, then you can let it cook for the rest of the day until it’s really hot. I usually cook the ham over low heat for about 6 hours. It warms it up amazingly without drying it out!
Check to see if your ham has reached 140 degrees Fahrenheit before serving!
How to cook ham in a crockpot
Cooking ham in a slow cooker is actually quite simple! Just put the ham in the slow cooker. Then, over the ham, pour the pineapple and maple syrup. Cook until the brown sugar melts and the dough is perfectly cooked.
Can I put frozen ham in the crockpot?
Ham will take a long time to heat properly in a crock pot because of the large amount of meat. It’s best to defrost first, then put it in a crockpot on low heat for about 6 hours. If you really want to cook frozen ham in your crockpot, plan to cook it for at least 12 hours over low heat. However, before serving, make sure the temperature is at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a crock pot, how long does it take to cook frozen ham
If you’re cooking ham in a slow cooker, make sure you have a large enough ham. Cook on low heat for at least 6 to 8 hours. If you’re working with larger frozen hams, you may need to cook them for up to 12 hours. (Use your meat thermometer to check the temperature!)
For Easter breakfast, use the slow cooker method.
Simply leave your ham in the oven on a low heat overnight and wake up to a ready-to-eat meal.
In Pressure Pot
If you have an Instant Pot, chances are it is your kitchen’s best friend. (We can prove it!) The beauty of a pressure cooker, like a slow cooker, is that you can pour everything into the pot at once and enjoy a delicious dinner. Place the ham, cut side down, into a pressure cooker with all the other ingredients in your recipe. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes on high pressure.
You can turn frozen ham amazing with a little extra cooking time and these simple side dishes while you wait.
Is it possible to cook frozen ham without thawing it first
Yes, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, you can cook frozen meats, including ham, in the oven without first thawing them. However, you must take the extra cooking time into account. Cooking frozen ham takes about 50 percent longer than cooking completely thawed ham.
Is it possible to cook frozen ham
Don’t worry if you forget to take your holiday ham out of the freezer or if it hasn’t thawed as quickly as you thought it would. Cooking frozen ham is completely safe. Keep in mind that cooking completely frozen ham takes about 50 percent longer.
How to quickly thaw frozen ham
Defrosting in cold water is faster than defrosting in the refrigerator, but requires more attention. Soak the ham in cold tap water in a leak-proof package or plastic bag, changing the water every 30 minutes. Allow 30 minutes per pound of ham to cook.
Is it possible to cook frozen pork in a crock pot
Cooking frozen cutlets in the slow cooker is not recommended because the meat takes a long time to reach cooking temperature. Food-borne infections are more likely to occur as a result of this. Meat should always be thawed in the refrigerator before cooking in the slow cooker.
It’s even better to brown or sear your meat in a skillet before adding it to your slow cooker if you have time. This step is optional, but browning the meat on all sides adds color and flavor to the meat. Slow cookers are not hot enough to brown food, so this should be done beforehand, but some modern machines include a ‘bake/chocolate’ option.
How long does it take to thaw frozen ham
For each pound of ham, allow 4-5 hours of defrosting time (up to 7 hours if the ham is over 10-11 pounds). A 10-pound ham will take 50-70 hours to thaw in the refrigerator or freezer, or 2-3 days in the freezer.
Allow 30 minutes for each pound of ham when using the cold water method. (Thaw a 10-pound ham will take about 5 hours.)
Is it possible to thaw frozen ham overnight
Defrosting frozen ham on the counter at room temperature or in hot water is not recommended. The ham’s outer coat can survive between 40F and 140F bacterial breeding temperatures too long under either of these processes to be safe.
How to thaw frozen spiral ham
- To defrost, place the spiral ham in a resealable bag in the pan in the refrigerator for five to seven hours per pound.
- Alternatively, soak the sealed ham for 30 minutes per pound in a sink full of cold water.
