This Slow Cooker Ham Steak recipe with sauerkraut is full of flavor with a hint of sweetness from the apples and brown sugar glaze. Just place the ingredients in the slow cooker or crock pot and let the low and slow heat turn this mixture of ingredients into a delightfully delicious meal.
Ingredients Notes and Substitutions
- Red Potatoes: Other potatoes can be substituted, but make sure to cut them into smaller pieces so the potatoes cook faster and evenly.
- Carrots: I like the presentation of the multi-colored baby carrots. However, you can substitute sliced carrots.
- Sauerkraut: Adjust the amount of sauerkraut to your personal taste. Cabbage can also be substituted and should be placed on top of the potatoes so it cooks down properly. Alternatively, you can cook a slow cooker cabbage as a separate side dish.
- Ham Steak: A fully cooked ham steak is wonderful for a quick meal and cuts down the slow cooker time. I use the whole ham steak because I want leftovers; however, you can cut it in half and freeze the other half for later use. I used the larger bone-in ham steaks but you can also purchase the smaller 8-ounce ham steaks and just reduce the amount of potatoes.
- Apples: I like tart apples. If you have ones that are starting to lose their crispness, they are perfect for this recipe.
- Brown Sugar: Brown sugar complements the apples and provides another depth of flavor. You can also substitute maple syrup for brown sugar glaze.
Recipe Directions
Preheat the slow cooker on low. Add the water, red potatoes, and carrots to a preheated 3-quart slow cooker.
Cover the veggies with the sauerkraut,
After the veggies have cooked for a couple of hours, add the heated ham and cover with the apples and brown sugar,
Cook on low for 4 hours. Check the potatoes to make sure they are fully cooked and cook a little longer if needed,
What to serve with Ham Steak
- Instead of sauerkraut replace simple collard greens recipe to really up the southern feel the meal.
- Serve with a simple green salad instead of potatoes to lighten up the meal.
Tools
- A 2 or 3-quart slow cooker is the right size for cooking a 1-pound ham steak with vegetables.
Storing Leftovers
Store the leftovers in an airtight covered container for up to two days. Reheat in the microwave.
Top tip
Bring the precooked meat up to a safe internal temperature before adding it to the slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Ham Steak
Ingredients
Recipe Directions
- Preheat slow cooker on low. Lightly spray the bottom of the slow cooker with vegetable oil.
- Heat the fully cooked ham steak in the microwave to bring it up to an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
- Add the apples, brown sugar, and ham steak.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, and sauerkraut to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
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Food safety
Slow Cooker cooking times are a basic guideline, your slow cooker may cook differently. Recipes time should be adjusted as needed.
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You have the best recipes, tried the slow cooker ham and its plain down home cooking, just smaller.