Slow-Cooker Ham with Currant-Cherry Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Slow-Cooker Ham with Currant-Cherry Sauce
440 min.
12
479kcal

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Imagine the tantalizing aroma of a perfectly cooked ham wafting through your home, inviting family and friends to gather around the table. Our Slow-Cooker Ham with Currant-Cherry Sauce is not just a meal; it's an experience that transforms any occasion into a celebration. This dish is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, featuring a succulent, fully cooked bone-in ham that becomes even more irresistible when paired with a luscious sauce made from cherry preserves, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of ginger.

What sets this recipe apart is its simplicity and the convenience of using a slow cooker. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over several hours. The addition of dried currants and fresh lemon peel adds a burst of flavor that perfectly complements the richness of the ham, while the chopped chives provide a fresh, vibrant finish.

This dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs, but it also serves a generous 12 portions, making it ideal for family gatherings or holiday feasts. Whether you're serving it for lunch, dinner, or a special occasion, this Slow-Cooker Ham with Currant-Cherry Sauce is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table. Get ready to create lasting memories with this delicious centerpiece!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups smucker's cherry preserves 
  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • pound finely-chopped ham bone-in fully cooked
  • 0.5 cup currants dried
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • tablespoon chives fresh chopped

Equipment

  • microwave
  • measuring cup
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Mix preserves, vinegar, mustard and ginger in 2-cup glass measuring cup.
  2. Place ham in 6-quart slow cooker, trimming ham if necessary to fit.
  3. Brush ham with about 1/4 cup of the preserves mixture. Refrigerate remaining preserves mixture while ham cooks.
  4. Cover and cook ham on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  5. About 20 minutes before ham is done, microwave remaining preserves mixture uncovered on High 4 minutes. Stir in currants and lemon peel; microwave uncovered on High about 3 minutes or until mixture just begins to boil. Stir in chives. Cool about 10 minutes.
  6. Remove ham from cooker. Slice ham; place on serving platter.
  7. Serve sauce with ham.

Nutrition Facts

Calories479kcal
Protein36.83%
Fat33.34%
Carbs29.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.58
Glycemic Load
17.39
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
25.240869684064%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:479.09kcal
23.95%
Fat:17.36g
26.71%
Saturated Fat:3.87g
24.2%
Carbohydrates:34.95g
11.65%
Net Carbohydrates:34.16g
12.42%
Sugar:25.17g
27.97%
Cholesterol:165.56mg
55.19%
Sodium:2636.96mg
114.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:43.16g
86.32%
Vitamin B1:1.22mg
81.3%
Vitamin C:57.45mg
69.63%
Phosphorus:678.28mg
67.83%
Selenium:46.02µg
65.75%
Vitamin B12:3.2µg
53.3%
Vitamin B3:8.19mg
40.93%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
34.21%
Zinc:5.12mg
34.13%
Vitamin B6:0.61mg
30.43%
Potassium:725.58mg
20.73%
Vitamin B5:1.99mg
19.94%
Copper:0.32mg
16.1%
Magnesium:52.77mg
13.19%
Iron:2.32mg
12.88%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.47%
Fiber:0.8g
3.18%
Folate:12.53µg
3.13%
Calcium:29.82mg
2.98%