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If you are looking for other delicious slow cooker recipes, try our Sweet Southern Slow Cooker Ham or this Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Loin.
Ham Steak Crock Pot
Ham steak is one of our favorite simple and easy cuts of pork that cooks up so tender and juicy in a slow cooker. This set it and forget it recipe is perfect for Sunday dinner or a busy weeknight.
Dripping with a sweet ham glaze and served up with pineapple chunks, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite. Have leftover ham steaks? No worries, you can use it up in these delicious Air Fryer Ham Sliders.
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Ingredients
- Ham steak
- Pineapple juice
- Brown sugar
- Pineapple chunks
- Balsamic vinegar
- Honey
- Dijon mustard
Recipe Tips
- Substitute pineapple rings or tidbits for pineapple chunks.
- If you don’t like balsamic vinegar, skip it.
- Add cornstarch to cool liquid to prevent clumping.
How to cook ham steak in the crock pot
Pour one cup of pineapple juice into bottom of the slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, honey and mustard.
Using a basting brush, spread the mixture over the top of each ham steak. Layer the ham into the crock pot.
Drain juice off of the can of pineapple chunks and save in a measuring cup for later. Use a fork to place the chunks of pineapple over the top of the ham steaks.
Put the lid on the crock pot and cook on low for 2 1/2 hours or until the ham is tender and the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F.
Remove ham steaks from the crock pot and place on a platter. Scoop juices from the crock pot and transfer to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together two tablespoons of cornstarch and four tablespoons of the juice reserved from the can of pineapple chunks. Slowly pour this slurry into the simmering saucepan, whisk together.
Stir occasionally as the mixture thickens, this will take 2-5 minutes. Drizzle sauce over the ham steaks or serve on the side.
Can you cook ham in the crock pot?
Yes, ham is a great pork protein to cook using a low and slow method. This recipe is a quick crockpot recipe, thanks to the sliced ham steaks.
What if I only have a can of pineapples?
If you don’t have an extra can of pineapple juice on hand, you can still make this recipe with a slight adjustment.
Drain the juice off the canned pineapple chunks into a two-cup measuring cup. Add water to bring the level up to 1 1/2 cups. Follow the recipe and remember to leave 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) of the pineapple juice/water mixture for the ham glaze slurry.
How do I store leftovers?
If you have leftover ham steak, transfer the remaining ham into an airtight container and refrigerate. Since this ham is cooked, it is best to consume leftovers within 3 to 5 days.
Other Ham Recipes
Ham is a dinnertime staple that is loved by all ages. If you are looking for other great ham recipes, try our Brown Sugar Ham with Glaze or Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole. Serve these recipes up with Maple Glazed Carrots and you will have the perfect meal!
Ham Steak in Crock Pot
Equipment
- Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 3 ½ lbs. of ham steak
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks drained (save juice)
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Ham Glaze Slurry
- 4 tablespoons pineapple juice reserved from the pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
Instructions
- Pour one cup of pineapple juice into crock pot.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, honey and mustard.1 cup brown sugar, 1 ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Spread mixture using a basting brush over top of each ham steak. Layer ham into the crock pot.
- Drain juice from the can of pineapple chunks and save it in a measuring cup for later.
- Place the chunks of pineapple over the top of the ham steaks.
- Close lid on the crock pot and cook on low for 2 1/2 hours or until the ham is tender and the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F.
Glaze for Ham
- Scoop juices from the crockpot and transfer them to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and four tablespoons of pineapple juice reserved from the can.
- Slowly pour this slurry into the simmering saucepan, whisk.
- Stir occasionally as the mixture thickens. Drizzle glaze over the ham steaks if desired.
