Name: Slow Cooker Ham with Pineapple
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 420 min
Total time: 430 min
Yield: 14
Ingredients: 1 (6 to 7 pound) picnic ham; 1 (15.25 ounce) can pineapple rings, juice drained and reserved; 1 (16 ounce) can cola-flavored carbonated beverage (such as Pepsi®)

Cook Time: 420 minutes

Ingredients

1 (6 to 7 pound) picnic ham
1 (15.25 ounce) can pineapple rings, juice drained and reserved
1 (16 ounce) can cola-flavored carbonated beverage (such as Pepsi)

Directions

Step 1: Place the ham in the slow cooker, ensuring the fattier side is facing down.

Step 2: Use toothpicks to attach the pineapple rings to the ham.

Step 3: Pour the reserved pineapple juice over the ham.

Step 4: Add the cola into the slow cooker with the ham and pineapple.

Step 5: Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 7 to 10 hours, until the ham is tender and fully cooked.

Cook's Notes

In my opinion, Pepsi works best for this recipe. After cooking, I prefer to leave the ham whole, but some people enjoy shredding it into chunks and mixing it with the cooked pineapple for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per serving (14 servings total)
Calories: 382
Fat: 24g
Carbs: 10g
Protein: 31g
Total Fat: 24g (30% DV)
Saturated Fat: 9g (43% DV)
Cholesterol: 88mg (29% DV)
Sodium: 1684mg (73% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 10g (4% DV)
Dietary Fiber: 0g (1% DV)
Total Sugars: 9g
Protein: 31g (61% DV)
Vitamin C: 3mg (3% DV)
Calcium: 11mg (1% DV)
Iron: 1mg (7% DV)
Potassium: 405mg (9% DV)

Comments

Katherine Wilson

10/12/2025 02:47:32 AM

I have to admit, I didn't follow the recipe exactly as it was written. I've tasted cola-flavored slow cooker meats before and I wasn't a big fan, so I decided to swap the cola for a bottle of Pinot instead. I also opted for a spiral-cut ham, which I believe enhanced its flavor beautifully. This was hands down the best ham I've ever had. I marinated it in pineapple juice and wine for 24 hours before slow-cooking it for 9 hours while I was at work. It was so delicious that I'm now on the hunt for a recipe to make use of the leftover juices. The dish was incredibly easy to prepare, cook, and serve, so I'll definitely be making it regularly.

Jonathan Garcia

10/12/2025 09:49:06 AM

I have been making this dish for years, but I prefer using 7 Up instead of cola. I also slow-cook it in the oven at a low temperature for up to 10 hours until the meat is tender and easily falls off the bone, making sure to baste every half an hour to keep it moist.

Donna Mitchell

10/13/2025 04:46:17 AM

My husband really enjoyed it, but it wasn't quite to my taste. It's a simple recipe that some may love while others may not.

Catherine Taylor

10/13/2025 09:58:35 AM

Here is the rewritten review: "We started late this morning, but it was easy to make and smells delightful!! I'm excited for our garden veggies to be ready so we can enjoy them."