Slow-Cooked Ham in Cider Gravy

By Thom7747

By the end of the cooking time, the ham will be so tender it will flake apart as you slice it. The slices may not be perfectly neat, but smaller pieces just give you more surface area for the cider gravy! Speaking of gravy, look for a cider that is made solely of pressed fruit, with no additives or sweetener.

Ingredients

• 1 1-4 pound ham
• 2 cups apple cider, unsweetened
• 3/4 cups maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 4mins
Cooking time 364mins
Adapted from savvyeat.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the ham in a slow cooker and cover with the cider and syrup. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
2. Transfer the ham to a plate. Pour the liquid into a four-cup measuring container.
3. Whisk the cornstarch with 1⁄2 cup of the reserved liquid on the stovetop over low heat until smooth. Increase the heat to medium-low. Whisking continuously, add the rest of the liquid a little bit at a time, until it’s fully incorporated. Keep whisking as the gravy bubbles, until it is thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Serve with the ham.