Her column also eared a Best Feature award from the Hoosier State Press Association in 2009. Laura is the 2018 recipient of the Michigan Press Association's award for Best Columnist. I am very thankful to God for not only guiding me through that great loss but also for using it to lead me to a life that makes a positive difference in the lives of others – and also lets me live peacefully in a log cabin in the Northwoods!' It is a blessing for something so uplifting to come from such a loss. 'Looking back,' she said, 'I never thought that losing my dad would ever lead to a life that could help others. Her recipes, food styling, photography and content appear in her award-winning newspaper column, Vitality Cuisine, and also in many other news outlets - including here, on the Food Channel. Today, Laura is a wife, mother, grandmother, journalist, author and speaker who uses her education in Natural Medicine to create food that makes us feel good. Place the ham on a baking sheet and use a brush to glaze the ham. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, until it thickens.

Add in the brown sugar, pineapple juice, and maple syrup, and stir to combine. Alternatively, use an oven roasting bag and prepare according to the bags. 'And, in the midst of doing so, I found my life's calling.' In a small pot, add the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Place the cut-side-down ham on heavy-duty aluminum foil and wrap it tightly. 'His death taught me - the hard way - that something I thought innocuous – food – can kill you!'Ĭhanneling her pain into a purpose, Laura learned to use her grief to help guide others toward food that benefits – not burdens – the body. I choose to add fresh pineapple.Culinary Correspondent Laura Kurella's now decades-long journey into the world of food began after the sudden loss of her father who, though appearing healthy, fell dead into her arms when he was just 58 and she still a teen. I made this for our family for the last 3 years and we all love it. This is the way I will cook ham from now on. I tried this today and the ham was so moist and tasty. Thank you for helping me cook my first Thanksgiving ham ever 🙂 Your instructions are very easy to follow. This made an amazing ham! I have never made one and who knew it was so easy and flavorful! I did substitute orange juice for the pineapple juice since that is what I had on hand. I made this for Christmas and it was delicious!! – Kimberly We’ve had many rave reviews on this Slow Cooker Ham recipe. In a small bowl, stir together jam, brown sugar, bourbon, Dijon, and red pepper flakes. Place a rack in a large roasting pan and cover the rack with foil. If you use a bone-in ham, you can use the leftover ham bone for our Red Beans and Rice recipe. Directions Remove ham from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.Mom’s Bacon n’ Corn Chowder (just add ham).So many possibilities! You can make so many meals from just one ham! Here are a few of our favorites: No matter how many guests we have, we always seem to have so much ham ham leftover! Chop up leftover crock pot ham and use it in omelets, breakfast casseroles, or breakfast sandwiches. If syrup just isn’t your thing, you can also use honey. If you feel like you need to add a little extra, I won’t blame you. Butterworth’s (or any regular breakfast maple syrup), that’s ok too. Of course the real stuff is quite expensive, so if you want to use your typical Mrs. It adds such a rich, maple flavor that is hard to beat. Frequently Asked Questionsįor this recipe I love using REAL maple syrup. Another benefit of using the slow cooker is that it doesn’t dry out the ham. Heating the ham with this crock pot ham recipe saves oven space for side dishes and rolls. When preparing meals for a holiday dinner or even a big Sunday dinner, oven space becomes an issue. Spiral hams are delicious anytime, but especially around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. The flavor is so sweet and savory, you will never want to use the included flavor packet again! Benefits of a Slow Cooker This holiday ham seriously can’t be beat. Dripping with maple and brown sugar glaze, this ham is slow cooked in the Crock Pot and always turns out perfect! Sometimes if I can get a ham on a good sale, I will make a ham for Sunday dinner and then we can make lots of different meals throughout the week with the leftovers (more on that below, we have lots of great leftover ideas). Christmas and Easter dinners wouldn’t be complete without a succulent ham.

Baking a spiral sliced ham