slow-cooked ham or pork dish

Here’s a mouthwatering slow-cooked ham or pork dish that’s tender, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd or making ahead. I’ll give you two versions—one with ham and one with pork shoulder—both slow-cooked, both delicious!

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🐖 1. Slow-Cooked Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

Perfect for holidays or Sunday dinner

🧂 Ingredients:

• 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (5–7 lbs)

• 1 cup brown sugar

• ½ cup honey

• ½ cup Dijon or yellow mustard

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar or orange juice

• 1 tsp ground cloves (or a few whole cloves, optional)

• ½ tsp black pepper

🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ham:

   • Place ham in a large slow cooker (trim if needed).

   • Score the top in a crisscross pattern (optional, for presentation and flavor).

2. Make the Glaze:

   • Mix brown sugar, honey, mustard, vinegar (or juice), cloves, and pepper.

3. Cook:

   • Pour glaze over ham.

   • Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, basting occasionally.

4. Optional Finish:

   • For a sticky, caramelized top, place ham under the broiler for 5 minutes after cooking, brushing with glaze.

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🐷 2. Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork (Savory Style)

Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or over mashed potatoes

🧂 Ingredients:

• 3–4 lb pork shoulder (or pork butt)

• 1 tbsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp paprika (smoked or sweet)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp cayenne (optional)

• 1 onion, sliced

• ½ cup apple cider vinegar

• ½ cup broth or water

🍳 Instructions:

1. Season the Pork:

   • Mix all spices and rub over the pork.

   • Place sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker, and set pork on top.

2. Add Liquid:

   • Pour vinegar and broth around (not over) the pork.

3. Cook:

   • Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours (or HIGH for 5–6).

   • Shred pork with two forks. Mix back into juices.

4. Optional Additions:

   • Stir in BBQ sauce for pulled pork sandwiches.

   • Add salsa verde or chipotle for tacos.

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🍽️ Serving Ideas:

• Ham: Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or scalloped potatoes.

• Pulled Pork: Serve on buns, over rice, in tacos, or with cornbread.

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