Sweet Southern Slow-Cooker Ham
Courtesy of National Pork Board 12 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 8 Hr. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 1 bone-in fully-cooked ham, about 5 1/2 lb. |
| 1 c. apple cider |
| 1/2 c. dark brown sugar |
| 1/3 c. Kentucky bourbon * |
| 1/4 c. honey |
| 1/4 c. Dijon-style mustard |
| 4 sprigs fresh thyme |
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| For a non-alcoholic alternative: replace the bourbon with 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. |
Directions:
1. Place the ham in a large slow cooker. Whisk the cider with the brown sugar, bourbon, honey and mustard. Slowly pour over the ham. Scatter the thyme sprigs into the slow cooker.
2. Cook, on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 8 hours, or until very tender. Remove ham to rest on a cutting board. Pass the remaining cooking liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly reduced. Cut the ham into chunks or slices. Brush the cut pieces with the cooking liquid before arranging on a platter. Serve warm or room
temperature.
* Cooking tips: Use leftover ham to make Ham, Apple & Cheddar Crêpes.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit:
www.PorkBeInspired.com
Nutrition:
Calories: 180; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 80mg; Total Carbs: 3g; Fiber: 0g; Protein: 31g; Sodium: 990mg;