Slow Cooker Coca Cola Ham with Glaze

Easy slow cooker Coca Cola ham recipe comes out full of flavor with sweetness. Add a bit of pineapple glaze to the top like we did with our Ninja Foodi ham and so delicious. The best Easter or Christmas dinner this year.

Slow Cooker Coca Cola Ham

We are going to explain how to make a slow cooker ham this way here but if you would rather use the oven you could instead. In my opinion low and slow is best when it comes to cooking any large chunk of meat. Gets every piece super tender, melt in your mouth delicious while you’re away having fun with your family.

Like I said though, if you would rather make an bourbon glazed ham you can follow the temperature and timing in this post instead. That one has a different brown sugar glaze which is totally amazing too. If you love Coke though as a soda during the day this might become a fave.

Let’s talk a little bit about slow cooking shall we?? First off I have a few different varieties and I love them all. Each one has an occasion to be used like….

1. This is my favorite 6 quart programmable one with a locking lid so it’s great for bringing to a potluck too.
2. I prefer not to use liners, but rather just spray olive oil inside before adding my food for easier cleanups.

Let me give you a peek of my pretty thang I bought recently. It goes with my kitchen so I can just leave it out on the countertop all the time. 😉

Is Ham Cooked?

In case you didn’t realize it, 99% of all you will find at the grocery store will be a pre-cooked ham so yes you need to warm it back up to reach 165 degrees F, but it has already been cooked or smoked. That is why it doesn’t take that long vs. if you bought a pig and the butcher did nothing at all.

Buying a spiral sliced ham is very important. Reason being is it is already thinly sliced which allows the heat to reach the center more easily, and the glaze to coat each piece quite nicely. There are several varieties in this category though like; organic meat, store brand, smoked etc… That part is up to you.

Coca Cola Ham Glaze Ingredients

• 16.9 oz Coca cola or dark soda
• Brown sugar, light would work great
• 1/4 c dijon mustard gives it a bit of spice

What size ham will fit in a Crockpot?

The size you choose should be comparable to the size of your pot. You will need a rather large one for this to feed more than 4 or so of you. Under 10 lbs. that is sliced in half so it is flat on one end that will sit flat on the bottom. The lid will close easier if that is the case. Another option is choose a whole one, cut in half and freeze the other side to cook later.

For our How to Cook a Spiral Ham in the Oven you can feed a larger crowd since there isn’t a space constraint. If you have more than 8 people or so I might go this route instead.

Can you Soak Ham in Coke overnight?

Yes! Best way to do this is to use a bag, like the one you would use to cook a turkey in the oven. That way you don’t need as much as you would if submerging it into a large pot. You’ll need to keep it in the fridge the whole time too so this takes up less room. Just make sure you have a pan underneath in case it leaks.

This step is NOT necessary for this recipe but an option if you want to try it so it marinates and gets even sweeter.

How to Cook Ham in Slow Cooker with Glaze

• Prepare slow cooker liner with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place the spiral cut ham into the slow cooker with the cut side facing down.
• Pour the soda over the top. Mix together the brown sugar and the mustard.
• Brush the brown sugar mixture over the top of your pork.
• Cover slow cooker with the lid or if the top of the ham is too large, wrap the top of the slow cooker with aluminum foil.
• Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours cooking time or until the ham is warmed through to the center to your liking.
• Ensure middle internal temperature reached 165 F and then enjoy!!

If you want to bake it instead, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the holiday ham into a roasting pan. Pour the soda over the top. Mix together the brown sugar and the mustard. Brush the brown sugar mixture over the top. Cover and bake for 90 minutes. Uncover and baste the ham well with the Coca Cola glaze on the bottom. Continue baking for 30 minutes.

If you do have leftovers the best way is to slice and warm ham steaks in oven until warmed. Brush extra sauce over the top and bottom when flipped to add moisture and flavor.

What to serve with Coca-Cola Ham

The really nice thing about using countertop appliances during the holidays is that your oven is typically full with sides like Jiffy corn casserole or your green bean dish.

For dessert you will enjoy our Coca Cola chocolate cake where you use this soda to really enhance the cocoa flavor in the batter. It is a fun duo to serve together with one main ingredient.

What to make with leftovers

You likely won’t finish it all right?? I know, I hate wasting food too so I get it. I have a ton of Crockpot leftover ham recipes on my site you can try the day or two after to enjoy again in a new way. Made into a soup or casserole you may find a new day after dish you love.

One we made a few years ago and is now our go to is our crescent roll turnover leftover ham recipe here. OMG we almost love it more than when it was fresh!!