#brownsugarmagic

This slow cooker spaghetti sauce recipe features a secret ingredient - brown sugar! It adds a subtle sweetness that enhances the flavor of the sauce, making it a family favorite.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes. 1 can 6 oz tomato paste. 1/2 cup beef broth. 2 tablespoons brown sugar. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1 teaspoon dried basil. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 1 bay leaf.

Instructions: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned and onion is tender; drain excess fat. Transfer beef mixture to slow cooker. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, brown sugar, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and bay leaf to the slow cooker; stir well to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Before serving, remove bay leaf.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

Transform an ordinary ham into a delicious masterpiece with this easy ham glaze. The combination of brown sugar, honey, and spices creates a sweet and flavorful coating that will please even the pickiest eaters.

Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed. 1/4 cup honey. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 1 fully-cooked ham 6-8 lbs.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 325F 163C. In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and black pepper to create the glaze. Place the fully-cooked ham on a rack in a roasting pan, fat side up. Score the ham in a diamond pattern and brush the glaze over the entire surface of the ham. Bake the ham in the preheated oven, basting with the glaze every 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 140F 60C. Allow the ham to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve the glazed ham slices, drizzling any remaining glaze over the top. Enjoy this easy ham glaze that adds a perfect touch of sweetness and warmth to your meal!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours