Easy Crockpot Spiral Ham with Coke

This crockpot ham with coke recipe is tender and flavorful with a fabulous bourbon brown sugar glaze. Best part? Only 5 ingredients are needed for this juicy, flavorful cola glazed ham. Yep. It's perfect for any holiday or weeknight dinner!

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Why You'll Love Slow Cooked Ham in Coke

5 Ingredient Easy. Any recipe that has under 10 ingredients is a win for me, so having a holiday ham with only 5 ingredients is like a home run! Spiral ham, coke, bourbon, brown sugar, and butter - that's it!

Moist and Flavorful. This spiral ham recipe is savory, sweet, smoky and rich! The carbonation from the coke helps to tenderize the ham while cooking it slowly in the crockpot. You'll LOVE the brown sugar bourbon glaze--SO good!

Cola Ham Slow Cooker Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this crock pot ham with coke:

• Coca-Cola: you can use brand name or off-brand if preferred, and you can also use diet if you'd like!
• Spiral Sliced Ham: in this recipe, I used a boneless spiral ham; however, you can use bone-in. You may need to adjust your cooking time if that is the case.
• Bourbon: you only need 2 tablespoons, so you can use any that you have on hand, or you can purchase a single-serve bottle at your local liquor store.
• Brown Sugar: use regular brown sugar or a brown sugar substitute.
• Butter: you can use salted or unsalted butter.

For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

Substitutions and Variations

• A spiral sliced boneless ham was used in this recipe, but a bone-in ham would work just as well! A smaller ham will require more cooking time. Use a thermometer to test doneness.
• Make this recipe lower in sugar by using diet soda and a sugar substitute.
• Adjust any ingredients to taste.
• Use Sprite or 7up instead of Coke for a clear glaze.
• Add fruit to sweeten your ham, such as maraschino cherries or sliced pineapple.

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How To Make Crockpot Ham with Coke

1. Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place ham sliced side down in crockpot. Pour in cola and bourbon over the top.

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2. Cook on low until the ham in done(about 20-25 minutes per pound) check after 1 and half hours. Once done, remove from slow cooker and let rest. Reserve 1 cup of pot juices.

3. In a saucepan, melt butter, add pot juices, bourbon, and brown sugar, then heat until thickened. Glaze the ham and serve.

Hint: Remember that the ham is already cooked - be careful not to overheat it. Only heat until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F. If the ham packaging has a different final temperature recommendation - follow their instructions.

How to Serve Slow Cooker Cola Ham

• Serve warm or cold. Serve your ham with mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, asparagus, or these tasty collard greens! If serving a crowd, cool the ham and pair with fresh rolls and favorite condiments and cheese for a easy sandwhich bar.
• Got leftovers? Use them in this Crock Pot Ham and Cheese Macaroni Casserole.

Kori's Tips

• Be careful when making the glaze because the sugar and butter can easily burn. Simmer your glaze over medium heat and stir frequently to prevent burning.
• If you use a bone in ham, you will need to cook it for longer in the crockpot. Check your internal temperature at about 90 minutes of cooking and adjust your cooking time as needed.
• Adjust your cooking time for the size of ham you use. If you use a smaller ham, your cooking time will be reduced, and for larger it may increase. Always check your internal temperature to ensure it is warmed through at 140 degrees F.