Slow Cooker Smoky Maple-Mustard Ham

Prep: 30 minutes plus standing
Slow Cook: 3 hours • Serves: 16

1.In medium bowl, stir cider, syrup, mustard, paprika and garlic powder. In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, add ham; pour cider mixture over ham. Cover and cook on high 3 hours or low 6 hours or until internal temperature reaches 140°, turning once. Transfer ham to cutting board; loosely tent with aluminum foil and let stand 10 minutes.

2.Transfer 2 cups cooking liquid to medium saucepot; heat to a boil over medium heat. In small bowl, stir cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water; whisk into saucepot and cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Makes about 2 cups.

3.Carve ham and drizzle with 1/2 cup sauce; serve with remaining 1-1/2 cups sauce.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (4 ounces ham, 2 tablespoons sauce):
222 Calories, 7g Fat (2g Saturated), 68mg Cholesterol, 1719mg Sodium,
12g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 11g Sugars, 8g Added Sugars, 28g Protein

Dietitian’s Dish:
Slow cookers are valuable tools for every kitchen. They help tenderize meats and keep food moist, while bringing out more of the flavor. Using a slow cooker can help reduce the concern about serving a holiday ham that’s dry and tough!