Name: Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American

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March 6, 2026

Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham is the perfect holiday ham. My 3 ingredient crock pot spiral ham is super easy to make and has a delicious brown sugar glaze. Since you make the ham in the slow cooker, it’s easy to set and forget. This Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham recipe is a definite keeper for a multitude of reasons, making it a reliable and delicious centerpiece for any gathering.

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Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

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Instructions

Place half of the brown sugar on the bottom of the crock pot.

Place the ham on top of the brown sugar.

Put the pineapple slices between the ham slices.

Pour pineapple juice over the ham and top with the remaining brown sugar.

Turn the crock pot on to low and cook for 3 ½ to 4 hours.

Serve while hot and enjoy.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Score the Ham Surface 🔪
Cut shallow diagonal lines across the ham's surface in a crosshatch pattern before cooking to allow the brown sugar glaze to penetrate deeper and caramelize beautifully during the slow cook.
Reserve Pineapple Juice Strategically 🍍
Save some of the pineapple juice before adding to the crock pot, then mix it with extra brown sugar to create a finishing glaze that you brush on the ham during the last 30 minutes for an enhanced caramelized crust.
Layer for Maximum Flavor 🎯
Place pineapple rings on the bottom of the crock pot as a base, add the ham, then layer remaining pineapple rings on top to ensure even flavor distribution and create a protective barrier that prevents drying.
Monitor Cooking Time by Size ⏱️
Calculate 10-12 minutes per pound on LOW heat for a fully cooked spiral ham; use a meat thermometer to confirm 140°F internal temperature rather than relying solely on time, as crock pots vary in heating intensity.
Drain and Reduce Liquid Halfway 💧
At the midpoint of cooking, carefully drain half the accumulated juices to prevent the ham from becoming too moist; this concentrates the brown sugar glaze and creates a richer, more sophisticated flavor profile.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.