Slow-Cooker Ham - The Southern Way

 I do love a good ham, and this one doesn't disappoint!  I actually do this in two different ways.

(1) 5 - 7 lb ham
1/3 cup bourbon

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

1/2 cup dark brown sugar

1 cup apple cider

1/4 cup honey

4 sprigs fresh thyme

Place the ham in a large slow cooker

Whisk the cider with the brown sugar, bourbon, honey and mustard and slowly pour over the ham

Scatter the thyme sprigs into the slow cooker

Cook on low for 8 hours, or until very tender -- you could do 4 hours on high if you're in a hurry

Remove ham to rest on a cutting board

Strain the remaining cooking liquid through a fine mesh colander into a saucepan

Simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly reduced

Cut the ham into chunks or slices

Brush the cut pieces with the cooking liquid and arrange on a platter

Looking for an easy way out . . .

Boar's Head makes a Brown Sugar & Spice Ham Glaze that is equally delicious.  Replace the bourbon, brown sugar, mustard, and honey with this glaze and enjoy!!