Ingredients
1 fully cooked boneless ham (5 to 6 pounds)12 whole cloves1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water
Preparation
Score the ham, making 1/2-in.-deep diamond shapes; insert a clove in each diamond. Place ham in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, cranberry sauce, garlic, mustard and pepper; pour over ham.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until a thermometer reads 140°. Remove meat to a cutting board and keep warm; remove and discard cloves.
Transfer sauce to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice ham and serve with sauce.
