Got a Crock-Pot? You are a wizard. Place your ham in the slow cooker. Add half a cup of water or apple cider. Don’t drown it.
Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. The result is so tender it falls apart with a fork. It’s like the ham is hugging your taste buds.
Warning: Your house will smell so good that neighbors might knock. Be prepared to share. Or hide.
The Glaze Situation
Here’s where things get wild. A glaze is not mandatory, but it’s the difference between “ham” and “ham.” You know? A classic is brown sugar + honey + a splash of mustard.
Apply the glaze in the last 30 minutes of cooking. Any earlier, and the sugar burns into black crud. You want golden, sticky glory, not a science experiment.
Quirky fact: Ancient Romans invented ham glazing. They used honey and figs. You are continuing a 2,000-year-old tradition. Pretty cool for a Tuesday dinner.
