Best Instant Pot Ham Recipe
Did you know that the days of having to turn your oven on to make ham are over!?! Don’t get me wrong I will always love and still make my Bourbon Glazed Baked Ham, but it does require more cooking time and effort. And some days you just don’t have the extra time! Not to mention, the extra oven space when it comes to making a holiday feast! And sure there are slow cooker ham recipes out there like my Crockpot Honey Mustard Ham, which is totally tasty and doesn’t require an oven. Yet, it does require time. But with this Instant Pot Ham recipe, there is no oven required and the ham literally cooks in 20 minutes together with just 5 other ingredients. When it’s done the ham comes out perfectly juicy coated in a delicious homemade pineapple honey glaze and ready to serve! So if you can imagine an easy peasy 6 ingredient ham recipe that you can make in a snap, this is it! Making ham for holiday dinners like Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be hard work!
Water – You’ll need some cold water to pressure cook the ham and make the glaze. Pineapple Juice – Any type of pineapple juice will work. Brown Sugar – Creates a delicious glaze together with the honey and pineapple juice. You can use light brown sugar or dark brown sugar. Coconut sugar is another option as well. Honey – Adds just the right amount of sweetness to the glaze with the brown sugar. If you don’t have any honey on hand you can also use agave or maple syrup. Ground Cloves – This warm spice with intense flavor is almost always used in ham recipes, but it can be omitted if you don’t like cloves. Ham – You’ll need a 4 to 5 pound spiral cut ham.
This Instant Pot recipe is the fastest way to make a classic ham that tastes like it took hours to make! Not to mention you only need 6 ingredients! Before you even begin handling the ham you need to make sure that your Instant Pot is ready to go! First, pour the cold water into the pot and then place the trivet inside. The water must be cold for this step. The next step is to make the glaze. To do this, just whisk the pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, and ground cloves together in a medium bowl. Make sure that any lumps of sugar have been dissolved. Now, let’s get this ham seasoned! To begin, place the ham on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Then fold the sides of the foil up around the ham to form a bowl. Now, transfer the ham to the Instant Pot and place it on top of the trivet. Then pour the glaze over the ham inside of the foil making sure to cover the entire surface. Finally, wrap the foil around the top so that the ham is fully wrapped in foil. To cook the ham, close the lid and set the valve to the sealed position. Next, set the Instant Pot to the Manual/High Pressure setting. Then set the timer for 2 minutes for every pound of ham plus an additional 10 minutes. For example, for a 5 pound ham the timer would be set for 20 minutes in total. Once the Instant Pot has finished cooking, let it natural release pressure for 15 minutes. Then quick release the remaining pressure until the pin drops. Now, very carefully remove the lid and let the ham cool for a minute. After the ham is done, transfer it from the Instant Pot to your serving platter. Then pour all the remaining glaze that is in the foil over the ham and serve it with your favorite side dishes like my Baked Mac and Cheese and Creamed Spinach.
Serve This Ham With
Ham can be served with a variety of side dishes, depending on personal preference and the occasion. Here are some popular side dishes to serve with ham:
Mashed Potatoes Skillet Green Beans Potatoes Au Gratin Easy Tossed Salad No Knead Bread
What Is A Spiral Cut Ham?
It’s basically a precooked bone-in ham that has been pre-sliced into perfectly cut thin ham slices with a special machine. However, although it’s been cut, the ham still maintains its original shape.
What To Consider When Buying A Ham
How Do I Prepare The Ham Before Cooking It?
Remove the ham from its packaging and discard any plastic or netting.
How Long To Cook Ham In The Instant Pot?
When cooking a spiral ham in an Instant Pot you should cook it for 2 minutes per every pound of ham plus an additional 5 to 10 minutes. In this recipe, I added 10 minutes to account for the foil wrapped around the ham.
How Do I Know When The Ham Is Fully Cooked?
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the ham. The temperature should reach at least 145°F (63°C).
Storage
Leftover Instant Pot ham will keep in the refrigerator for about 6 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months when stored in an airtight container or sealed bag. To reheat, just put the leftovers covered in the microwave for a few minutes on medium power or in the oven. However, if the leftover ham has been frozen, it’s best to let it thaw out in the fridge overnight prior to reheating.
Other Delicious Ham Recipes To Try
Crockpot Brown Sugar Cola Glazed Ham Crockpot Honey Mustard Glazed Ham Leftover Ham and Bean Soup Ham And Cheese Sliders Bourbon Glazed Baked Ham Christmas Ham
