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Slow-Cooker Ham and Sweet Potatoes

Course Crock Pot, Main dishes, Pork
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 fully cooked boneless half ham (2 1/2 to 3 lb)
  • 2 lb sweet potatoes peeled and cut in half lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 large sweet onion cut in half lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2 tbs honey
  • 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp ginger ground

Instructions

  • Spray 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Make cuts about 1 inch apart and 1/4 inch deep in diamond pattern in top of ham. Place ham cut side down in center of slow cooker. Arrange potatoes and onion evenly around ham. Pour broth on top of potatoes and onion.
  • In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Pour mixture on top of ham, potatoes and onion.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until potatoes are tender and instant-read thermometer inserted in center of ham reads at least 145°F. Remove ham to cutting board; cover loosely with foil, and let stand 15 minutes.
  • To serve, cut ham into slices, and transfer to serving dish. With slotted spoon, transfer potatoes and onions to serving dish with ham. Spoon some of the cooking juices on top of ham, if desired.

Notes

Slow-Cooker Ham and Sweet Potatoes

Slow-Cooker Ham and Sweet Potatoes
Sweet and savory in equal measure, this impressively easy slow-cooker dish is a meal in one pot, and it’s as great on a weeknight as it is for a special occasion. A glaze made with brown sugar, honey, thyme, and ginger cooks with a boneless ham, sliced sweet potatoes and sweet onions, bringing out the natural balance of sweet and savory that each ingredient has. It’s a crowd-pleasing meal that requires minimal effort for memorable results!
Tips
  • An oval slow cooker provides more room for potatoes and onions to cook evenly along with the ham.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh chives or Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired.