Apple Cider Glazed Ham

Absolutely! Apple cider will give you a stronger apple flavor and works just fine!

This glaze will work with any ham. If you are using a non-spiral ham, I would make sure to cut criss-cross slits in your ham about 1/2-1″ deep so the glaze can permeate the ham.

Anywhere from 8-12 pounds will work well with this recipe but you can certainly go smaller. You’ll just adjust the cooking time. Like with any larger piece of meat, cooking time can vary slightly between hams so always go by the internal temperature for doneness.

Yes. However, I really think you get better tasting meat with a bone-in ham. Its also less likely to dry out with a bone-in ham.

For this recipe, you will want to cook for about 1 1/2-2 hours or until an internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches at least 140 degrees F. Keep in mind, the ham is already cooked. You are just warming it up. So try not to let it get beyond 145F degrees or your ham will be dry.

It can be found right near the hot cocoa. Usually all of that is on the same aisle as the coffee. Here’s an image for the apple cider on Amazon (paid affiliate link). Once you see it, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. It really is a delicious drink so make sure you save those leftover packets to have on those cold and windy winter evenings.

Yes it can. You won’t get the same caramelization on it that you would by doing it in the oven but it will definitely work. Just make sure you have a crock pot large enough to fit the ham you want to purchase. You would glaze the ham and cook it on low for about 4-5 hours. You’ll want to baste the ham with the glaze at least once an hour. You can flip the ham around halfway through to make sure the whole ham gets covered in glaze. Internal temperature will be 140F degrees when it’s ready.

It is best to wrap your ham leftovers in plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container. It’s best to leave the ham on the bone to store it but if you’ve already sliced it all off, just put it al in an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 days. This can also be frozen. Wrap your ham in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer container or place sliced ham in a freezer bag where it will keep for up to 3 months. Let defrost in the refrigerator overnight to thaw out.