Crockpot Ham with Coke

Ham with Coke with the Crock Pot in the background.

4.97 from 27 votes

Make tender and flavorful crockpot ham with coke using just a few ingredients. A no-fuss recipe that's perfect for holiday dinners or Sunday meals.

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Main Course, Dinner

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings

Calories: 329kcal

Author: Renae Gerhardstein

Equipment

microwave safe bowl
Slow cooker

Ingredients

5-8 pound bone-in fully cooked ham
10 ounces Coca Cola
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoons Dijon mustard, any brand
¼ cup pineapple juice

Instructions

Stir together the sugar, cola, mustard, and pineapple juice in a small, microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes. (*see notes about doubling ham glaze for later use)
Place ham in the pot of the slow cooker. Pour the the glaze over the ham. If your ham is spiral sliced, be sure the glaze gets between the slices.
Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until ham reaches an internal temperature of 145ºF.
Remove ham from the slow cooker and tent with foil. Drizzle ham with leftover cola mixture. Let rest 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For plenty of extra glazes to use on top of the ham, double the Coke and pineapple glaze mixture called for in this precooked ham in the Crockpot recipe. Use half of the glaze for cooking the ham, then save the rest to drizzle over the cooked ham before serving.
To make an extra glaze for the Crock Pot Ham with Coke: Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with the cold mixture. Then, heat in the microwave until it's bubbly. Drizzle it right over the ham before serving.
Find out what type of ham you have by checking the label on your ham. You'll want the best ham for this Crockpot Ham with Coke recipe!

Recipe Variations:

Dark brown sugar glaze: Swap out light brown sugar for dark brown sugar to deepen the flavor of your glaze. The extra molasses content adds a rich, almost smoky caramel note that pairs beautifully with the sweet cola base.
Maple syrup twist: Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to the Coke glaze for a slightly woodsy, richer sweetness. This variation brings a cozy twist to the classic and complements smoky or hickory-cured hams especially well.
Holiday dinner upgrade: For a festive holiday dinner, stud the ham with whole cloves before adding the glaze. The cloves add a warm, spiced aroma that turns this dish into a stunning centerpiece for Christmas, Easter, or Thanksgiving.

Storing Instructions:

Keep cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Sliced pieces of ham can be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in bags in the freezer for up to 4 months.

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