Slow Cooker Creamy Mustard Pulled Ham Recipe
This Slow Cooker Creamy Mustard Pulled Ham recipe offers a tender, flavorful pulled ham coated in a rich, tangy mustard sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish combines the sweetness of honey and brown sugar with the sharpness of Dijon and whole grain mustards, finished with a creamy touch for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ham and Mustard Sauce
- 1 boneless ham, approximately 4-5 pounds
- 1 cup apple juice or cider
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ham: Place the boneless ham in the bottom of your slow cooker to start the cooking process evenly and easily.
- Make Mustard Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together apple juice, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful sauce.
- Coat the Ham: Pour the mustard mixture over the ham in the slow cooker, ensuring the ham is fully coated with the marinade for maximum flavor infusion.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, or until the ham is tender and can be easily pulled apart with a fork.
- Shred the Ham: Remove the ham from the slow cooker onto a cutting board and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces for serving.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour the remaining cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat to concentrate flavors and reduce slightly.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and continue simmering for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and become creamy.
- Combine Ham and Sauce: Return the shredded ham to the slow cooker and pour the creamy mustard sauce over it. Stir to coat the ham thoroughly with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the creamy mustard pulled ham warm, optionally garnished with fresh parsley for color and freshness.
Notes
- Using a boneless ham makes shredding easier.
- Apple juice can be substituted with apple cider for a stronger flavor.
- The sauce can be adjusted to taste by varying the amount of honey or mustard.
- Leftovers keep well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer a bit longer before adding cream.
- Serve with buns or over rice for a complete meal.
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