Slow Cooker Ham

Make Ahead and Storage

Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days. Leftover ham freezes for up to 2 months.

Making Slow Cooker Ham

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1. Put the gammon in the slow cooker with the cola, onion and bay leaves. Add enough water to come about a third of the way up the joint.

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2. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours until tender. If your slow cooker runs hot, check at 4 hours.

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3. Heat the grill to high. Lift the gammon onto a tray, cut off the rind, score the fat in a diamond pattern and push a clove into each diamond. Mix the sugar and mustard and spread over the fat.

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4. Grill for 10 minutes until the glaze is dark and bubbling. Rest for 15 minutes before carving.

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Worth Knowing

• Soak a very salty joint in cold water first.
• Do not add salt to the pot.
• Watch the glaze under the grill; sugar burns fast.
• Rest the ham before slicing.

Serving Ideas

Mashed potato · Parsley sauce · Peas · Piccalilli

Slow Cooker Ham FAQ

Slow Cooker Ham Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.