If you've never cooked with Coca-Cola before, you're missing out. Coke adds a unique, sweet flavor to a meal that just can't be matched by any other ingredient. The idea might sound a little odd at first, but once you try it you'll see just how good it can be.
This recipe is very simple. You'll only need four ingredients to make this dish: brown sugar, dry mustard, cola, and a ham. If you're worrying about this recipe being too sweet, don't. We've found a great balance of sweet and savory here.
Make sure your crock pot is large enough to fit a three to four pound ham. You'll need to cook this ham on high for the first hour, then low for an additional six to seven hours. What you'll end up with is a tasty and tender meal to serve your family!
Serve a fruit salad on the side for a dish that fits the sweet themes of this dinner. A fruit salad will also provide lots of vitamins and minerals, which is a huge plus. Either make it yourself, or keep it simple and get a pre-made one from your grocery store.
Crock Pot Coca-Cola Ham with Brown Sugar
Ingredients:
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup cola (not diet)
3 to 4 pound smoked ham
Directions:
1. Combine brown sugar and mustard. Moisten with cola to make a smooth paste. Reserve remaining cola.
2. Score the ham with shallow slashes in a diamond pattern. Rub ham with mixture.
3. Place ham in crockpot and add remaining cola.
4. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, then turn to low and cook for 6 to 7 hours.