Toss a pile of shaved deli ham in the slow cooker with 3 other ingredients and get a meal so delicious your family will be begging for more.

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These slow cooker Independence sliders are the kind of low-effort, high-payoff recipe that earns a permanent place in a busy household’s meal rotation. Using shaved deli ham gives the filling a tender, almost pulled texture once it warms with the sauce, and the short ingredient list keeps prep wonderfully simple. It is an easy choice for casual summer gatherings, game days, potlucks, or any night when you want something warm, savory, and crowd-pleasing without much fuss.

Serve these sliders with crisp coleslaw, kettle chips, potato salad, baked beans, or a simple fruit salad for a balanced spread. For drinks, iced tea, lemonade, or light beer all pair nicely, and if you are serving a party table, a platter of pickles, sliced tomatoes, and extra slider buns lets everyone build their plate just the way they like it.

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Independence Sliders

Servings: 8

Finished shaved ham sliders on a serving platter
Finished shaved ham sliders on a serving platter

Ingredients

2 pounds shaved deli ham

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1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
16 slider buns 

Main ingredients for ham sliders
Main ingredients for ham sliders

Directions

1. Place the shaved deli ham in the slow cooker insert, separating it lightly with your hands so the slices are not packed too tightly.

Shaved ham spread in slow cooker
Shaved ham spread in slow cooker

2. In a small bowl, stir together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard until smooth, then pour the mixture evenly over the ham.

Sauce being mixed for ham sliders
Sauce being mixed for ham sliders

3. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring once or twice if convenient, until the ham is hot and fully coated in the sweet and tangy sauce.

Ham warming in sauce in the slow cooker
Ham warming in sauce in the slow cooker

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