Crockpot Cola Ham 🥓🥤

Sweet, sticky, and fall-apart tender – minimal effort, maximum flavor!

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in ham (about 6-8 lbs), fully cooked

• 1 can (12 oz) cola (not diet – sugar is key!)

• ½ cup brown sugar, packed

• ½ cup honey

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• Optional: pineapple slices and maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Ham

1. Remove ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels

2. If desired, score the surface in a diamond pattern (about ¼-inch deep)

3. Place ham in the crockpot (you may need to trim to fit – save trimmings for soup!)

Step 2: Make the Glaze

1. In a small bowl, whisk together:

   • Cola

   • Brown sugar

   • Honey

   • Dijon mustard

2. Pour mixture over ham

Step 3: Slow Cook

1. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours (until heated through and tender)

2. Every hour or so, spoon pan juices over ham to keep it moist

Step 4: Optional Glaze & Garnish

1. About 30 minutes before serving, carefully transfer some pan juices to a saucepan

2. Simmer on stovetop until thickened (about 10 minutes)

3. Brush over ham

4. If using pineapple and cherries, arrange on top with toothpicks during last hour

Step 5: Rest & Serve

1. Let ham rest 10-15 minutes before slicing

2. Serve with extra pan juices

Pro Tips

• Don’t use diet cola – the sugar is essential for that sticky glaze

• Leftover ham bone makes amazing soup or beans!

• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days

• The cola tenderizes while adding sweetness and caramelization

Perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or when you want to come home to an amazing aroma! 🥓✨