Keto Crockpot Ham Recipes: A Delicious and Easy Guide

Ham is a flavorful, easy-to-make, and crowd-pleasing dish, perfect for holiday spreads, family dinners, or even just a regular meal. It's also naturally low-carb, making it a great option for those following a ketogenic diet. Using a Crock-Pot slow cooker to prepare your ham not only simplifies the cooking process but also ensures a juicy and tender result every time. This article will guide you through creating delicious keto crockpot ham recipes, complete with sugar-free glaze options and tips for crispy finishes.

Why Choose a Crockpot for Your Ham?

Making a spiral ham in a Crock-Pot is arguably the best way to prepare a holiday ham. It's easy, ensures the ham is juicy, and simplifies the entire process. The slow cooker does all the work for you, freeing up your oven for other dishes. Furthermore, cooking ham in a crockpot results in a moist and delicious outcome, thanks to the slow and even cooking process.

Basic Keto Crockpot Ham Recipe

Here's a simple recipe to get you started with making a keto-friendly ham in your crockpot:

1. Prepare the Ham: Remove the ham from its packaging and place it in a 6-7 quart slow cooker, flat side down. If your ham is larger than your crockpot, don't worry, there are ways to remedy that situation.
2. Add Liquid: Pour chicken bone broth into the bottom of the slow cooker to keep the ham moist during cooking. Alternatively, you can use broth, juice, or water.
3. Glaze (Optional): While a sugar-free glaze is optional, it can add a lot of flavor. If using a glaze, slightly separate the ham slices to allow the glaze to penetrate.
4. Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours. If you are using a much smaller ham you can cut back the cooking time.
5. Serve: Once the ham is finished, you can slice it in the Crock-Pot to serve, or transfer it to a platter for carving.

Keto Ham Glaze Recipes

One of the best ways to enhance the flavor of your keto crockpot ham is with a delicious sugar-free glaze. Here are a couple of options:

Maple Mustard Glaze

This glaze combines the tangy taste of mustard with the sweetness of maple, all while remaining keto-friendly.

Read also: Delicious Keto Crockpot Meals

Ingredients:

• Mustard
• Sugar-free maple syrup

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the mustard and maple syrup.
2. Pour the mixture over the top of the ham, ensuring all sides are coated. If the glaze doesn't cover the entire ham, wrap tin foil around the top and crimp it tightly to the edge of the slow cooker to trap the moisture and flavor.

Sweet and Tangy Glaze

This glaze uses a combination of sweeteners and spices to create a balanced flavor profile.

Ingredients:

• Butter
• Sweetener of choice (Swerve, honey, brown sugar, or erythritol)
• Apple cider vinegar
• Dijon mustard
• Cloves
• Salt
• Cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Melt the butter on medium-low heat in a small saucepan.
2. Add your sweetener of choice and bring it to a slow simmer, until it’s just starting to bubble (about 2-3 minutes).
3. Add the apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, cloves, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Simmer all ingredients on medium-low for 5+ minutes until it's slightly thickened. If it starts to bubble up, turn down the heat to low.

Achieving a Crispy Finish

To get the ham crispy on the outside, you can use a kitchen blow torch. After the ham is finished and plated, drizzle some of the sauce over it and use the torch to crisp up the edges.

Tips for a Perfect Keto Crockpot Ham

• Choosing the Right Ham: When deciding what size ham to buy, plan on about ½ pound per person for a bone-in ham. If you're serving other main dishes besides the ham you could cut back on that a little bit.
• Keeping the Ham Moist: To prevent your ham from drying out in the crockpot, add some liquid to the pot, like broth, juice or water, to keep it moist during cooking. You can also baste the ham periodically to help keep it moist.
• Adjusting Cooking Time: If you are using a smaller ham, you may need to reduce the cooking time.

Serving and Leftover Ideas

Once the ham is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before transferring it to a serving platter. Drizzle some of the slow cooker ham pan glaze on the individual ham slices after the ham is finished cooking.

Leftover ham can be used in a variety of dishes:

• Broccoli ham quiche
• Casseroles
• Soup
• Spinach and Ham Crustless Quiche

Storage and Reheating

• Store: Sliced ham can last up to five days in the fridge if you store it in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
• Freeze: Wrap the leftover ham tightly in plastic wrap and then in a double layer of aluminum foil. Lay the ham flat side down in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Reheat: Reheat spiral sliced ham in a Crock Pot by adding broth or pineapple juice to the pot, add the ham, and cook on low for 2-3 hours. To microwave leftover ham slices, put the slices in a microwave safe dish and cover them with a damp paper towel.

Gravy from Drippings

To make gravy with the drippings, strain the liquid left in the slow cooker into a saucepot. Bring it to a boil and then reduce it to a simmer.

Read also: Easy Low-Carb Cheese Crackers

Read also: Keto Calorie Counting: A Detailed Guide

tags: #keto #crockpot #ham #recipes