Slow Cooker Ham Steak and Sauerkraut {3-quart}

This Slow Cooker Ham Steak and sauerkraut recipe is full of flavor with a hint of sweetness from the apples and brown sugar. Just place the ingredients in the slow cooker and let the low and slow heat turn this mixture of ingredients into a delightfully delicious meal.

The fully cooked ham steaks are easy to find and a true southern farm-style comfort food. Any leftover ham can be fried up the next morning for a hearty ham and eggs breakfast.

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• Ingredients Notes and Substituitions
• Recipe Directions
• What to serve with Ham Steak
• Tools
• Storage
• Top tip
• 📖 Recipe
• Food safety

Another small batch meal you might enjoy is my 2-pound slow cooker turkey breast recipe.

Ingredients Notes and Substituitions

• Red Potatoes - another potatoed can be substituted, but make sure to cut into smaller pieces so the potato cuts faster and evenly.
• Carrots - I like the presentation of the multi colored baaby 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. Alternately you can cook a slow cooker cabbage as a seperate side dish.
• Ham Steak - A fully cooked ham steak is wonderful for a quick meal and cutting down the slow cooker time. I use the whole hamsteak becasue I want leftovers, however you can cut in half and freeze the other half for later use. Before adding meat to the slow cooker the ham steak should be heated to the proper internal temperature of 165° F.
• Apples - I like a tart apple. If you have ones that are starting to lose their crispness those are perfect for this recipe.
• Brown Sugar - the brown sugar compliment the apples and provide another depth of flavor.

See the recipe card for ingredient quantities.

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

• Homemade cornbread on the side is a nice addition.
• Serve with a simple green salad

Tools

• A 3-quart slow cooker is a right size for cooking a 1 pound ham steak with vegetables.
• A good chef's knife doesn't need to be expensive, I use this one from Victronix often in my kitchen.

Storage

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.

Food safety

Slow Cooker cooking times are a basic guideline, your slow cooker may cook differently. Recipes time should be adjusted as needed.

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.