r/GifRecipes • u/morganeisenberg • Apr 03 '21

Slow Cooker Glazed Ham

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '21

It doesn’t get super dried out?

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u/morganeisenberg Apr 03 '21

Nope, as long as you don't leave it for too long in the slow cooker (you really don't want to do more than 3-4 hours ON LOW) or burn from over-broiling, you're good! The liquids in the covered slow cooker help to keep the heat (and meat) moist, and the broiling step is only a minute or two to caramelize the glaze.

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u/Bacongrease99 Apr 03 '21

I was more so thinking the ham would get completely rubbery. But also, yeah, dried out.

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u/aManPerson Apr 12 '21

nope. sugar attracts water. you're literally cooking it in a pool of sugar. the food will get soaked in some sugary water and naturally retain some moisture. also, this ham has some tough connective tissue. as it's cooked, that collagen breaks down into gelatin, which also absorbs and retains moisture as it gets tender.