Introduction
This easy Slow Cooker Ham, Green Beans & Pineapple is a simple sweet-and-savory comfort meal made with tender ham, green beans, and juicy crushed pineapple. Everything cooks together in the crockpot, allowing the pineapple juices to flavor the ham and vegetables. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight, a family dinner, or an easy holiday-inspired meal. 🍖🍍🥬
🛒 Ingredients
- 2–3 lb fully cooked ham steak or thick-sliced ham
- 2 cans (14–15 oz each) green beans, drained
- 2 cans (15–20 oz each) crushed pineapple, with juice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar, optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the slow cooker
Lightly spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Add the green beans
Drain the green beans well and spread them across the bottom of the crockpot.
3. Add the ham
Place the ham steaks or thick slices of ham over the green beans. If using a large ham steak, you can cut it into smaller pieces so the flavors distribute more evenly.
4. Add the pineapple
Pour the crushed pineapple and its juice evenly over the ham and green beans. The pineapple juice will create a flavorful sweet sauce as everything cooks.
5. Season
Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika over everything. Add brown sugar if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
6. Add butter
Cut the butter into several small pieces and distribute them over the top.
7. Slow cook
Cover and cook on:
LOW: 4–5 hours
HIGH: 2–3 hours
Because the ham is already cooked, you’re mainly heating it thoroughly and allowing the flavors to combine. Avoid overcooking, which can make the ham dry.
8. Stir and serve
About 20–30 minutes before serving, gently stir the green beans and pineapple around the ham. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve hot with the pineapple and green beans spooned alongside the ham.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve this sweet-and-savory ham with:
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Macaroni and cheese 🧀
- Dinner rolls
- Corn
- Rice
- Roasted vegetables
💡 Recipe Tips
- Don’t drain the pineapple completely—the juice helps create the flavorful cooking sauce.
- For a stronger savory flavor, use smoked ham.
- For a sweeter version, add 1–2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
- If your ham is very salty, reduce or skip the added salt.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
❤️ Conclusion
With just a handful of ingredients and the convenience of a slow cooker, this Ham, Green Beans & Pineapple recipe delivers tender, flavorful ham with buttery green beans and a delicious touch of pineapple sweetness. It’s an effortless meal that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen!