Cherry-Cola Ham
This slow-cooker ham simmers in a blend of brown sugar, cherry cola, dry mustard and lemon juice for 8 or 9 hours on low heat. A tangy horseradish sauce and fresh sage complete the dish.
Servings
20 servings
Prep Time
20 minutes
Total Time
8 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1cup packed brown sugar
- 3/5cup cherry-flavor cola
- 2tablespoons lemon juice
- 1tablespoon dry mustard
- 15- to 5 1/2-pound cooked boneless ham
- 1/4cup cold water
- 2tablespoons cornstarch
- 1tablespoon prepared horseradish
- Fresh sage leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a 5 1/2- or 6-quart slow cooker, combine brown sugar, cola, lemon juice and mustard. Add ham, turning to coat. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours.
- Transfer ham to a platter; cover to keep warm. In a small saucepan, stir together water and cornstarch. Add cooking juices from cooker. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Stir in horseradish. Slice ham and serve with sauce. If desired, garnish with sage leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 20 servings)
| Calories | 201kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate Total | 13g |
| Total Sugars | 12g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Total Fat | 7g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Mono Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 81mg |
| Sodium | 1379mg |
| Protein | 20g |
| Potassium | 329mg |
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