A pineapple and mustard glaze adds plenty of flavor to this easy slow-cooker ham, and a quick turn under the broiler gives you the caramelized top of an oven-cooked recipe without all the work. With the decorative pineapple rings on top, it’s a decorative centerpiece for any kind of special meal, but it would also be delicious for an ordinary dinner.
If you’re buying a pre-prepared ham at the grocery store, be very vigilant about the ingredients; often they’re made with all kinds of junk (and then bulked up with water to sell less ham for more money, which is a ripoff and also gives you much less flavorful meat). If you have the option, it’s probably best to make your own from fresh pork – it’s really not hard at all, and it’s a sure way to guarantee the quality of all the ingredients you use.
With the warming spices and the mustard, this would be a perfect main course to go with hearty wintery side dishes like braised cabbage or roasted potatoes, and the generous amount of ham should give you plenty of leftovers to grab for a quick lunch the next day.