Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 — Prepare the Crockpot
Lightly coat the inside of a large crockpot (6-quart or larger) with cooking spray. This prevents the sugary glaze from bonding to the sides of the insert during the long cook and makes cleanup considerably easier afterward. If your ham has a plastic or paper covering over the cut face, remove it before proceeding.
Step 2 — Position the Ham
Place the ham flat-side down in the crockpot. This orientation keeps the ham stable during cooking and ensures the sliced surface of a spiral-cut ham faces upward and outward, where the glaze can flow between the cuts. If the ham is slightly too tall for the lid to close completely, try resting it at a slight angle, or trim a small section from one end with a sharp knife to reduce the height. A small gap in the lid is acceptable — it will release steam rather than trapping moisture — but a fully closed lid produces more consistent results.
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