Instant Pot Ham With A Sweet Spiced Honey Glaze
After you make ham in a pressure cooker, you wont want to cook a ham in any other way. Forget using an oven, the Instant Pot makes for the juiciest and most flavorful ham youll ever have.
I used my 6-quart Instant Pot to cook a bone-in spiral cut ham and it is the best ham Ive ever had. Really.
This ham is better than those honey-baked hams I used to spend a fortune on back in the day. Back then, I never cared much for the ham itself but rather always looked forward to using the ham bone. This ham recipe has changed that for me. Now, I love the ham just as much as the bone! And if you know me, that is saying a lot.
How Do You Heat A Fully Cooked Ham In A Pressure Cooker
The Easiest Instant Pot Ham
Did anyone receive an Instant Pot over the holidays? We love ours and use it all the time!
I love that it cuts cooking time in half and has made recipes even easier. We decided to try a ham, and it turned out so delicious and juicy, that it is sure to become a holiday go-to. Go unbox that Instant Pot, read over this delicious and easy ham recipe, and get cooking!
We always have ham on Easter Sunday. A juicy delicious ham is something I always crave for holidays. It can feed a crowd, everyone loves it, and it makes for great leftovers. This recipe is quick and requires just a few easy steps. After this ham is done cooking, it is flavorful and so tasty. Youre going to love it.
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Whats The Best Cut Of Ham
I like to get a half ham, labelled either shank portion or butt portion, with the bone in. They are usually quite large but do freeze very well.
So if you only want to cook half of it and freeze the other half thats an option. Or cook it and then freeze it for later.
The only kind of ham I wouldnt recommend for this recipe is a spiral cut ham. It would cook a little weird in the Instant Pot and go rather dry I think.
That being said, I havent tried it myself as I always find the spiral cut hams dry.
What Is A Semi
Normally a whole bone-in ham consists of a hip bone and a leg bone. In a semi-boneless ham, that hip joint has been removed, leaving only a smaller bit of leg bone. This just makes for easier carving. Shopping for a ham can be confusing because often farms and companies will call them different names. So, look for a ham that is not spiral sliced, will fit into your Instant Pot and has a bone in it.
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Why Youll Love This Pressure Cooker Ham:
- only 4 ingredients required for the glaze
- low carb, ketogenic friendly and gluten free
- less than 10 minutes of prep time for an easy pressure cooker ham recipe
- freezer-friendly & easy to make ahead of time
- A simple set and forget ham recipe that takes the stress out of hosting Sunday dinner / Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday gatherings
What Type Of Ham Works In A Pressure Cooker
Spiral cut. No matter if you want to use a boneless or bone-in ham, make sure that it is spiral-cut.
Spiral cut hams are sooooooo much easier to cook and serve up. TRUST me! You will want a spiral-cut ham!
Boneless vs. bone-in. There are pros and cons to each!
Boneless hams will take less time to cook in your Instant Pot.
Bone-In hams will take 3-4 more minutes to cook in the pressure cooker but will have the extra savory flavors that only come from cooking meat on the bone!
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How To Make Glaze For Your Pressure Cooker Ham
Step one is to make a homemade honey glaze for your ham. You will need
Add ingredients to a large bowl and stir together. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and set aside.
HOW MANY POUNDS OF MEAT WILL FIT IN MY PRESSURE COOKER
This is pretty important to know right? I have found that no bigger than a 7.5lb ham will fit in my 6 qt pressure cooker.;For an 8 qt pressure cooker I had a ham just over 10 lbs that just about didn’t fit. Also try to get one pretty uniform, if its extra wide it might not fit or fit very awkward.
- 6qt pressure cooker up to 7 lbs
- 8qt pressure cooker up to 10lbs
How To Freeze Instant Pot Ham:
Place your cooled cooked Instant Pot ham and place it in freezer-safe zippie bags with the extra air squeezed out.
These baggies filled with delicious ham stay good for up to 3-4 months in the freezer!
To reheat from frozen, simply take out the frozen baggie of ham from the freezer, allow the bag to thaw in the fridge and then follow the directions just below on How to reheat left ham.
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Instant Pot Honey Glazed Ham Recipe
The most delicious Instant Pot Honey Glazed Ham, steamed to perfect in minutes. The ultimate Sunday dinner!
One thing I want to touch on is the Instant Pot ham cooking time! How long to cook a ham in an Instant pot, you ask?
Well technically you will set the timer for only 4 minutes, but make sure that you account for a 10 minute natural release and the time it takes the Instant Pot to get pressurized.;
But even then, thats only about 35 minutes to make a whole 3-4 pound ham! Talk about a game changer.;
If you havent made the plunge and bought yourself the amazing Instant Pot, you can also check out some of our other wonderful ham recipes! Like our Slow Cooker Honey Baked Ham, or Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Ham recipe and our Citrus Glazed Ham.
You cannot go wrong with any of these, in fact, you should try them all!
How To Broil The Ham
Place the ham on a pan, cover in glaze and broil for just a couple minutes. Keep an eye on it.
TIP! Do not broil or air fry too long or it will dry out the ham. Remove ham from the oven and using juices from the instant pot, baste the ham to restore any lost moisture. Cover with foil to keep warm and keep moisture in until serving time.
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Does Ham Taste Good In An Instant Pot
This might be the most important question of them all. Does the ham taste good? Sure we want to re-heat it fast but we want it to taste good as well, we got an audience to impress, right?
I can confirm that yes you can produce a flavorful ham in the Instant Pot. The best part of the ham was the flavorful liquid that was left with at the bottom. You can use it as a dipping sauce, or hit the saute button on your Instant Pot and let it reduce a bit to get a flavorful glaze you can brush on.
No Trivet And Tons Of Tasty Stock For Other Use
Place gammon joint in inner pot , add a peeled onion, 3-4 garlic cloves , 4-5 black peppercorns , one bay leaf, one carrot and any veggies you may have going off. Cover with water, always being mindful of the two thirds mark as you’re going to use the pressure cooking function . Lock in the lid. Steam release handle pointing to Sealing. Press the Manual button, adjust to the right time based on 11 minutes per 500 g, natural release. As above, increase the time for bigger joints but for this method I also do 2-3 x 700 g gammon joints for 18 minutes with natural release.
My Ham and Cabbage Soup is a delicious way of using up the ham stock. Check back soon as I’ll be posting more uses for the yummy ham stock you’ll have left.
Tip: If you want to glaze the ham. Coat it in the glaze of your choice and pop it into a hot oven for about 10 minutes. You can also spread the coating of your choice all over it and let it stand without popping it in the oven. One of my favourite glazes to use is this chilli jam .
Yes, I still love my Instant Pot, I now have both the DUO 7 in 1 and the LUX 6 in 1. The Instant Pot is a modern day electric pressure cooker that also slow cooks, steams, cooks rice, the DUO 7 in 1 even makes yoghurt. My;favourite function of them all though is the automatic Keep Warm product that kicks in at the end of the pressure cooking and slow cookingcycles.
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Instant Pot Spiral Ham Recipe
Ive only recently become aware of spiral ham maybe three years ago now?
And just like when you learn a new word and start hearing it everywhere, I started noticing spiral hams at my grocery store all the time. I still wasnt really interested in a salt-laden meal, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that low-salt options were available, so I grabbed one and Ive never looked back!
I find low-sodium hams to have the perfect amount of salty-umami flavor, and it pairs perfectly with a sweet glaze or marinade.
I love combining sweet and umami flavors chicken and waffles, bacon and maple syrup Im all about it, so it was pretty easy to figure out how I wanted to cook this instant pot ham!
I used a combination of maple syrup, dijon mustard and brown sugar to create a decadent glaze with good depth of flavor. You can also add in some apple cider vinegar or apple juice, if desired.
Also, my friend Corinne just put out an Instant Pot ecookbook for just $4.99! I have tried a few of the recipes myself and they are delicious and family friendly. I highly recommend it for a reliable collection of Instant Pot recipes to help you fall in love with your IP .
What size ham can I fit in my Instant Pot? A 6qt Instant Pot can fit a 5-6lb ham, while a 8qt Instant Pot can fit a 7-8lb ham. If your ham is slightly bigger, you can trim it to fit.
- 4lb ham = 13 minutes
- 7lb ham = 19 minutes
- 8lb ham = 21 minutes
How To Make The Ham And Cabbage Dinner:
What should I serve with the Dinner?-This time I served Pillsbury Refrigerator Biscuits;.; My mother just always served bread and butter with every meal. A salad would also go great on the side. If you are looking for a great dessert, how bout No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie or;Cinnamon Apple Turnovers? Suddenly I am hungry just thinking about it.
This dinner is fantastic, whether you use the convenience of the Instant Pot or cook it in a stockpot on top of the stove.; It definitely is great cooked all day in a slow cooker/crockpot also. Whichever way you chose, stop back by and let me know how it came out. Did you make any changes or adjustments? Thanks in advance.
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How To Make A Spiral Ham In The Instant Pot
Optional: lay out a large piece of aluminum foil; prior to painting glaze on ham. Paint glaze on all sides of ham placing sliced side down, wrap aluminum foil around ham. Place ham on trivet and lower into Instant Pot.
Recipe Notes:
1). It may be necessary to cut ham down slightly to fit in the Instant Pot. ;;Look for a ham approx. 6 lbs. for a 6 qt. Instant Pot and a ham approx. 7-8 lbs. for an 8 qt. Instant Pot.
3.) Make sure to turn off the Instant Pot once youve released all pressure. The default for many models of the Instant Pot is to have the Keep Warm feature enabled. Either disable it or make sure to turn off the Instant Pot once pressure is released. We dont want dry ham!
Serve Instant Pot Glazed Spiral Ham with:;
More About How Long To Cook A Ham Recipes
INSTANT POT® HAM RECIPE | ALLRECIPES
- Place ham on a trivet and set it inside a multi-functional pressure cooker . Pour crushed pineapple over ham. Sprinkle brown sugar and drizzle maple syrup on top. Secure the lid with vent closed.
- Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Remove ham and trivet. Cut ham into slices and place on a plate.
- Select Saute setting on the pressure cooker. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir mixture into the pot, bring to a boil, and stir until thickened. Pour sauce over the ham.
HOW TO COOK A HAM – BEST WAY TO COOK HAM PERFECTLY EVERY TIME
- Preheat oven to 170ºC . Place ham on a roasting rack set in a roasting pan and diagonally score.
- During the last 45 minutes of cooking, make glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together brown sugar, dijon, apple cider vinegar, and apple cider.
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- Add the bacon to a large frypan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes, turning about half-way through until it is done to your liking. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Have a snack or save it for another use.
- Add the ham steak to the bacon grease and sear for about 3 1/2 minutes on the first side. Then, flip and sear for about 2 minutes more.
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How Do You Flavor A Ham In An Instant Pot
Pretty much anyway you normally would flavor your ham would work in the Instant Pot. Your going to want to have some liquid. You want the liquid to have some flavor. Just old plain water is going to do anything for your ham.
Potential liquid choices include pineapple juice, root beer, cola. Dr. Pepper, ginger ale, chicken stock, ham stock just to name some options. When I made mine I choose to use pineapple juice. You could also use a a can of sliced pineapple with the juice. I have made ham in the past with a root beer glaze.
Tips For Making Instant Pot Ham:
- Make sure your ham fits into your Instant Pot. Some pots are 6 quart, some are 6.5 quart, others are 8 or 9 quart. This recipe works with all size pressure cookers, just make sure you get a ham that fits your pot.
- It will take time for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure. When I tested this recipe, it took about 10 minutes to come up to full pressure. Another 15 minutes to cook then another 15 minutes to naturally release pressure.
- Apple juice can be used in place of pineapple juice.
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