This Easy Crock Pot Ham goes perfectly for Thanksgiving dinner and not just to be made up for Easter dinner!! Now my family even whips up a Ham for our Christmas dinner. I love how easy it is in the crockpot! Plus, it frees up space in the oven when we make the crockpot ham.

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Ham has always been a favorite food of mine. The mom in me loves that right now, I can stock up when it’s on sale, and it can be made into different meals later in the week as leftovers. It’s a great idea to buy a couple while they are on sale and freeze them for later in the year to make for a big dinner. A couple of years ago, I discovered Crockpot Ham.
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Crock Pot Ham Ingredients:
- Ham– I use a bone in ham when I make this. My mom has done a spiral ham, but it tends to be harder to remove from the crockpot.
- Pineapple Slices–You could use fresh pineapple, and I used canned dice pineapple so that I can use the juices as well.
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How To Make Crock Pot Ham:
Spray your crockpot with nonstick spray, or line it with a crockpot bag.
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Place your ham inside the crock pot. Now you may have remembered I have talked about my 8 quart crock pot, well having one this size in your kitchen makes this so much easier to do!! We did foil wrap it on the top to create the seal since the bone stuck up to keep the moisture in; the ham I got was a smidge too big. I use my 8 quart crockpot to make shredded chicken, soups, crockpot appetizers and so much more!
Using toothpicks stick the pineapple slices to the ham and if you want to pour in the juice to the bottom of the pan for more flavor.
Cover with the lid if it fits or you can use foil to make your own lid.

Cook on low 4-6 hours and remove to serve.

How To Store Leftover Ham
Remove your ham from the bone and trim any excess fat. Cut the leftover ham pieces and store them in an air-tight container. This can be in an airtight container or a zip-lock bag. You can keep the bone in leftover ham recipes or toss the bone. A ham bone can not be given to dogs; it is unsafe for dogs to chew on it as it will break and harm their digestive system.
Ham can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Great Recipes For Ham
- Coca-Cola Ham– Use Coca-Cola with brown sugar to make this tasty crockpot ham for Christmas Dinner.
- Crockpot Ham Recipe– Use pineapple chunks and pineapple juice to make this easy ham. Just a ham and a can of pineapples these simple ingredients make for a juicy ham.
- Bourbon and Honey Slow Cooker Ham– Using bourbon paired with honey makes for a delicious ham.
- Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Ham- Use the flavoring of Dr. Pepper to add flavor to your ham for the holidays!
- Smoked Coca-Cola Ham– Use a Coca-Cola Brine paired with the flavor of a smoker to make a tasty dish.
- Easy Smoked Ham– The sweet flavor of pineapple pairs with the slow smoking process of a pellet grill for a unique main dish for a holiday dinner.
- Instant Pot Ham-Done in just 30 minutes with a delicious glaze that everyone will love, Instant Pot Ham recipe makes dinner or your next holiday meal easy!
Recipes using Leftover Ham:
Are you looking for more recipe ideas using leftover ham? Check out my leftover ham recipes -> here. These leftover ham recipes are the perfect way to use your holiday ham.
- Easy One Pot Cheesy Ham Noodles
- Ham Pot Pie
- Cheesy Ham Noodle Casserole
- Crockpot Ham And Bean Soup
- Ham Cheesy Broccoli Soup
What To Serve With Ham:
- Loaded Mashed Potatoes
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Green Bean Casserole
- Oven Roasted Garlic Potatoes Recipe
- Oven Roasted Asparagus
- Garlic Parmesan Biscuit Pull-Apart Bread Recipe
- Easy Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes
- Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake
- Peanut Butter Pie
- Crescent Roll Peach Dumplings Recipe
- Deviled Eggs
What is your favorite way to cook ham?
Crockpot Recipes To Check Out
Crockpots are versatile and perfect for making meals without much work or effort. I use mine constantly! Below are some of my favorite collections of recipes I’ve made in my kitchen. Slow Cooker recipes are an easy way to get dinner on the table.
- Chicken Crockpot Recipes
- Crockpot Soup Recipes
- Weeknight Dinner Recipes
- Ground Beef Crockpot Dinners
- Crockpot Cinnamon Rolls
Easy Crock Pot Ham
Ingredients
- 1 Ham
- 1 Can Pineapple Slices
Instructions
- Spray your crock pot with nonstick spray.
- Place your ham inside of the crock pot
- Using toothpicks stick the pineapple slices to the ham and if you want pour in the juice to the bottom of the pan.
- Cover with lid if it fits or use the foil to make your own lid
- Cook on low 4-6 hours and remove to serve.
Stephanie R says
I havent had ham in ages, mostly because its such a pain to prepare. However, I think I can totally handle this recipe!
Chris McDonald says
Is this a pre cook ham or raw ham????
Bonnie says
Yes fully cooked ham . I never had a ham in the crockpot but Im going to try this I love ham
Jenny says
Mine was a pre cook spiral. I am skipping the spiral next time it was a bit hard to remove from the crock.
Ray says
For a pre-sliced ham, use butchers twine to tie and will eliminate the problem you experienced.
Gloria says
do you add any water or just the pineapple juice and how much juice
Dorothy says
I use brown sugar, mixed with the pineapple is that also ok?
Jenny says
Oh that sounds like a great variation!
tina festorazie says
This recipe looks delicious. What type of ham did you use?? Was it a smoked ham or a raw ham?? Thank you so much.
Jenny says
It was a precooked spiral ham with some smoke flavoring. I would recommend a non spiral ham it proved to be difficult to remove from the crock pot cause of the slices.
Christina Sparks says
I love ham, but I only eat it a couple of times during the year. Usually just on holidays.
Wendy says
Yummy! One of my favorites + super easy = I’m doing this! Thanks!
Sue Dean says
This looks so good my daughter adds Sprite, to the pineapple juice. Makes it fork tender! Sue Dean
Gabriela Lopez says
love your recipes. I was wondering if you have a good recipe for cornbeef. Thank you.
Heidi says
You all should add brown sugar, sprinkle about a half cup all over ham, rubbing it in (after pouring the pineapple juice )..no other liquid is needed. ..then, make a ham gravy with the juice when ham is done. ..best ever
Doris says
This is a great way to cook the ham but I mix coke, brown sugar, and mustard together and pour over the ham, taste wonderful!
Donna says
How much coke do you use? That sounds great!
Gennie says
I too use coke, pineapple juice from the can and the slices on top. Perfect flavor
Also prefer cooks brand ham. Not to salty
merry says
I mix brown sugar (about 3/4cup )and a tsp cinnamon with the pineapple juice..and pou over the ham,not in the bottom..use your basterabout half way thru to suck up the juice and pour over the ham again..and do it once more when the cooking time is done..let the ham set a bit before slicing
Debbie says
I am going to cook my ham this way, great idea, thanks.
Shirley says
I’m totally going to do this. My crockpot is my best friend in the kitchen. Sometimes I have several going at one time. Looks delicious.
Kim says
What a great recipe! I must try!
Jessica says
I am a huge fan of anything I can make in the crockpot, and this sounds delicious! I love that you included recipes to make with the leftovers, too
Lindsay says
This looks DELICIOUS!
Stephanie says
That’s the only way I’ll make ham now, is in the crockpot. It’s so much easier than making it in the oven.
Amberjane says
Yummy looks tasty and didn’t know you could do ham in the slowcooker
Cara says
I bet this is delicious! I love that this is such a simple recipe too! 🙂
Donna says
Great recipe!
Laurie says
Jenny, Love the idea of cooking the ham in the crockpot! Pinned and tweeted to share
~Laurie
Sally says
I haven’t cooked (or had) cooked ham for ages. Mmm, I can almost taste the delicious combination of the sweet pineapple with the salty ham. Yum!
Sally
Erica says
This just might be our Easter dinner!
Erica
Karly says
This looks like a delicious ham!
Nina says
We’re planning on ham for our family Easter celebration, so we’ll give this recipe a try.
Margaret Campbell says
Can you use a Raw Ham..This sounds so easy and delicious
Sandra Garth says
We haven’t had ham for a while and this is a good suggestion for Thanksgiving to go alone with the turkey.
Michelle says
I love ham! Sounds amazing with the pineapple and so hassle free too!
Thanks
Michelle
Teresa says
I love the idea of ham in the crockpot, that way your oven is freed up for other things. Sounds delicious and I’m already thinking of Christmas ham! Thank you for sharing!
Linda says
Yummy and oh so easy. I love my crock pot. So much fun cruising recipes.
Audrey says
Next time ham is on sale this is happening! easy and delicious, SCORE!
Jane says
This looks phenomenal and so easy!
Debra says
I have made your recipe and it is delicious. I will never make ham any other way.
Melissa Ruddy says
Sounds like a great crockpot recipe. I also appreciate that you included ways to use up leftovers.
Robin says
I always think of Easter has ham season! I love my slow cooker, but I can’t remember ever making a ham in it.
Robin
Sandra Garth says
Great way to keep it moist!
Ariel says
I LOVE ham! Once I saw this slow cooker recipe for it I was a goner! Thanks!
Vanessa says
I never thought to do this. –
Bibi says
Pineapple and ham, yes please!
Chloe Crabtree says
That struck me as funny that the bone stuck up and wouldn’t fit inside the pot with the lid on. Evidently it all worked fine! I love the idea of cooking at ham in a crockpot, great idea!
Jenny says
I was so ticked when the bone wouldn’t fit!!! It did work out was saved by tin foil on the crock pot for sure!!
Roseann Hampton says
I never thought about covering the crock pot with foil if the lid doesn’t fit!
jodie filogomo says
I love ham with pineapple—but I never thought to cook it in the crock pot! What a great idea!
Jodie
Linda says
Great recipe and easy . I am all for easy.
Beverly says
I have never put ham in a crock pot but will in the future.Hugs,
Bev
Amy says
This sounds very intriguing. I’m always looking for a simpler way to prepare ham.
Michele Somerville says
I love this idea. We got a pig from a local farmer and the ham is the best I have ever had. I will keep this in mind wh en it is time to cook larger sections. Thanks for the foil idea, not sure I would have thought of that either.