With a sweet n’ tangy maple syrup and apple cider vinegar glaze, this 3-ingredient slow-cooker ham will make your holiday hassle-free.

Creating a holiday entreé can feel like a lot of pressure. You want to achieve amazing flavor that will satisfy all of your guests without slaving away in the kitchen all day. This slow-cooked ham is the way to go!

Start by finding a ham that has already been brined, smoked and sliced. Then all that’s left to do is add the glaze! Just be sure to look for a ham without excess salt, artificial smoke flavor, and, of course, no nitrates or preservatives. There are many online purveyors of pasture-raised ham that can be shipped straight to your door, like US Wellness.

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Pure maple syrup adds plenty of sweet flavor that complements the smokiness of ham. Apple cider vinegar, rich in probiotics and minerals, adds tang and acid to cut through the rich, savory flavors. You can also throw in a few herbs like rosemary or 3-4 garlic cloves right into your slow cooker to add even more flavor.

Start by removing the ham from packaging and discard any flavor packet that may have come with it (this recipe will be so much better!). To make the glaze, combine maple syrup and apple cider vinegar in a measuring cup and whisk together. Place ham in slow cooker and pour glaze over ham. Cover and cook for 4 hours on low, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F. Halfway through cooking, baste the juices from the bottom over the top of the ham and in between slices. Carefully remove the ham from slow cooker and slice around the bone. Serve hot.

Jennafer Ashley

3-Ingredient Crock Pot Ham with Maple Glaze

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Total time:4 hrs
5 mins

Cook Time: 4 hrs 4 hours

Prep Time: 5 mins 5 minutes

Serves:8

3-Ingredient Crock Pot Ham with Maple Glaze

Recipe by: Jennafer Ashley

With a sweet n’ tangy maple syrup and apple cider vinegar glaze, this 3-ingredient slow-cooker ham will make your holiday hassle-free.

Tools

• Crockpot

Ingredients

• 5 lb spiral-sliced, pasture-raised ham, bone-in
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

• Whisk together maple syrup and apple cider vinegar in a measuring cup with a spout.
• Place the ham in crockpot, cut side down. Pour maple-ACV mixture over the top, secure the lid and set on low heat.
• Cook for 2 hours, then baste drippings from slow cooker over the top of ham.
• Cook 2 more hours or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F. Place on a large serving plate and enjoy!

Tip: Make sure you buy a ham that will fit in your crockpot. If the ham peaks out of the top a little, cover tightly with foil and place lid on top.

Looking for Paleo ingredients? Here’s what we recommend:
Apple Cider Vinegar (Bragg)

Leftover ham? Here are some ideas for using it up:

• Dice ham and add to omelettes and frittatas
• Make a Paleo sandwich with keto bread
• Slice and add to a Cobb salad
• Don’t forget to save the ham bone to add tons of flavor to soups, stews and bone broths!