Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

I really wanted this to be good. For our family preference, the spices overwhelmed the ham flavor. It was very unusual; it was like eating nutmeg meat. House smelled great, though. Due to the rave reviews, I keep thinking (and hoping) I did something wrong! I know I could change the ingredients to our preference, but I would have to change so much, it wouldn't be close to the same recipe.

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Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2009

Best ham I have ever had!!

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Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2009

This was amazing - However 3 cups of cider is NOT enough (you want to make sure that the entire ham is covered becasue anything not covered will be dry) I used over 6 cups of cider...the other thing and this is really important - MIX THE SPICES with the cider BEFREO you put any in the pot. When you mix the spices with the remaining cider at the end it is not mixed as well as it would have been if it was done in the begining...ALSO - you can never have too much brown sugar....It was an Amazing Easter Ham - and so easy becasue I prepared it the night before and then that morning all I have to do was turn it on...I used a pre-cooked bone in ham adn it cooked on low for about 7-8 hours

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DJANCSEK

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Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2009

I loved it. I may put it in the oven to crisp the outside next time, but everyone loved this the way it was. I used pineapple juice instead of apple cider though.

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Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2009

This ham was phenomenal! The flavors went so well together....I served it for Easter and the guests raved on and on -- including one very picky eater! It's a week later and we're enjoying this ham as much today as we did at Easter. DE-LICIOUS! Thank you for the recipe. I didn't change a thing, by the way. :-)

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Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2009

This was the moistest, tastiest ham I've ever had. It was a hit at Easter. I used an uncooked, bone-in ham at 10 hours. The meat fell off the bone.

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Paul

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Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2009

I only put one star since you have to have something. I paid $17.68 for a ham, because so many people rated it so high. I cooked it on low for 8 hours and when I checked on it, it had completely fallen apart. It was a 10lb ham and the only thing I changed was to add more apple cider. This was the worse disaster I have ever had and I have been cooking 54 years. It doesn't even taste like ham. I guess you might like it if you were adverse to ham. Will never try this again.

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Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2009

I was very disappointed. I had never made a ham in the crock pot before but I was expecting it to be very moist and tender. It was very dry. I have to say it was the worst ham I've ever had. I cooked it for Easter but there was a lot left over which is unusual for one of my dinners.I tossed it the next day. It was even too dry to use for beans or casseroles. I followed the recipe exactly and followed the time line for the cooking time.I will not be making this again.

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Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2009

I made this for Easter and everyone loved it. It's extremely easy and it is very tasty. I think it might have had too strong a taste but I really liked it overall. I think next time I would use less cloves and it would be perfect. After 10 hours it fell off the bone when I took it out. It was so tender. We are still eating it 3 days later.

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Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2009

I used sparkling apple cider and didn't bother measuring the amount I put in since, I don't think it matters. Because the seasoning were so strong, it reminded me of Christmas in my home. I ended up taking the ham out earlier than scheduled because I noticed that it was falling off the bone. I served it for Easter dinner and I got to say it was very sweet. All in all, it is a good ham; however, not one I would make again due to the lack of the "ham" taste.

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Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2009

Turned out great. I didn't have any cider, so added apple juice and cider spices. Very juicy. I never removed the cloves.. so I surprised some of my guests.. next time I'll take those out before serving. :) I'll make this every time I make ham from now on.

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Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2009

I made this with a 7lb Dearborn Ham for Easter. It was really good, sweet, and extremely tender..it was falling off the bone. The only thing is I dont think I will make this in the Spring. The flavors are really fall or winter. But, very tasty!

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JuicyLucy

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Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2009

I made this for easter and was VERY disapointed. I made EXACTLY as directed. The cooking time is WAY TOO LONG and my ham was mush after about 5 hours set on low. Will not ever make again. It sounded like such a good recipe but turned out so bad.

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Laura B.

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Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2009

This ham is by far the best ham I've ever had. I made it today (Easter Sunday). It was juicy, tender and just delicious! In fact it was falling off of the bone before I could carve it. I followed the recipe exactly except I made one change...I used orange juice instead of apple cider (didn't have any) and it was fantastic! I have to wonder why other reviewers rated this recipe so poorly. Maybe the cut of meat? I don't know, but I used a butt. Maybe there's more fat to it...not sure. But it truly was the best ham we've ever had. My husband, 3-year-old and 4-year-old all agreed!

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dpierro

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Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2009

Amazing :) Love it :) but i did make changes - only to adjust to my personal tastes - I cut the cloves wayyyy down (dont care for 'em) I used no sugar added apple juice and lite maple syrup. The whole family loves it. Thanks!

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sheila

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Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2009

Too sweet! Too many cloves. If cooked for 8 hours you are going to have a ham that just falls apart. A fully cooked ham, needs just to be heated, not cooked. There is way too much liquid. The ham doesn't "bake" it stews instead. A soup results. A very sweet soup at that.

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mermaid

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Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2009

Spice combination was overwhelming and completely masked the ham flavor. Will not be making this again.

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CHICKHIPSTER

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Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2009

I did not care for this recipe at all. I followed the directions to the T....the ham was dry and did not smell good while cooking, which shocked me because i would have thought it would smell good with the spices and cider. it had an okay flavor...nothing to rave about. i would not make this recipe again.

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kristine

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Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2009

No, no, no. We didn't care for this recipe at all. Followed the directions exactly except cut down a bit on the cooking time. Watery, tasteless, dry. The excess spices kill any taste of the ham. I don't recommend it!

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