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Pulled Ham Recipe

Published: March 3, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: About 3 hours Total Time: About 3 hours 15 minutes Serves: 8 Difficulty: Easy Category: Main Course Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bone-in ham (4-5 pounds)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Place ham in a slow cooker
  2. In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and all seasonings
  3. Pour mixture over ham
  4. Add chicken broth to the slow cooker
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours
  6. Remove ham and let cool slightly
  7. Shred ham with two forks, removing any fat
  8. Return shredded ham to the slow cooker
  9. Mix with the cooking liquid
  10. Cook for 30 more minutes on low
  11. Serve on buns with coleslaw

Special Notes

This pulled ham recipe creates tender, flavorful meat that's perfect for sandwiches. The slow cooking process ensures the ham is incredibly tender and easy to shred. The combination of brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard creates a sweet and tangy sauce. You can customize the seasonings to your taste preferences. This ham is perfect for parties, potlucks, or meal prep. It freezes well and makes great leftovers.

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