Instant Pot Ham

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My reverse-seared Instant Pot Ham recipe with brown sugar glaze uses only six ingredients and takes 15 minutes to cook! It is a juicy, easy Instapot ham your family and guests will love. This is the easiest and simplest way to make a holiday dinner everyone will rave about.

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• Ham in the Instant Pot
• Ham Instant Pot Ingredients
• Pressure Cooker Ham Recipe
• Reverse Searing Ham
• Pressure Cooker Ham Tips
• How Long to Cook Ham in the Instant Pot
• Instant Pot Ham FAQ
• How Much Ham per Person
• Storing Instant Pot Ham
• How to Reheat Ham in the Instant Pot
• Ham Recipes
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• Recipe
• Reviews

Ham in the Instant Pot

When I realized you could cook a ham in the pressure cooker, I knew I had to try it. And, oh boy… wow! Instapot ham was even easier than I expected, and it turned out so juicy and tasty.

What I love most about cooking ham in the Instant Pot is it takes less time than cooking it in the oven. Plus, it saves you room to prepare your side dishes! My Instant Pot ham recipe will change the way you prepare your holiday ham, trust me.

I’ve prepared ham this way nearly every year since, and it has never been dry. Instant Pot recipes are the best!

OMG OMG…BEST ham we have ever had. I was hesitant to use this recipe as for years (40 plus) I have used the traditional pineapple mustard glaze and inserting whole cloves. This recipe allows you to sweeten up the ham…but the glaze does not over power the ham flavor. Will be making this my regular ham recipe. 

Carmen

Ham Instant Pot Ingredients

• Ham: So long as the ham fits in your Instant Pot, you can use a bone-in or boneless ham. Just be sure it fits before you buy it.
• Brown Sugar Glaze: To make the brown sugar glaze, we will be mixing maple syrup, brown sugar, and sliced green onions.
• Orange Juice: The ham cooks over orange juice, which infuses it with even more flavor.
• Butter: Used to sear the ham after cooking it in the Instant Pot for the final touch that makes this recipe oh-so delicious!

I use my go-to maple brown sugar glaze. It gives the meat flavor and an irresistibly sticky, crispy skin! The ingredients are super simple but so incredibly delicious!

Brown sugar glaze adds to the sweetness, with a little bit of orange juice to give it a tangy bite. Green onions tie it all off with a perfect little kick! It is SO flavorful! My Instant Pot ham recipe with brown sugar glaze is the best.

You can try other ham glaze recipes, too. Try: Honey Sriracha Glaze, Honey Glaze, Pineapple Glaze, Bourbon Glaze

Pressure Cooker Ham Recipe

1. Combine maple syrup, brown sugar, and green onions in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
2. Add a trivet to the bottom of your 6 qt.+ Instant Pot. Pour in orange juice.
3. Place the ham on top of the trivet, and cover it with ½ of the glaze mixture.
4. Lock the lid in place and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
5. When 10 minutes is up, carefully release the pressure (use an oven mitt or dishcloth).
6. Carefully lift it out of the pot and set it aside on a plate. Drain the liquid from the pot.
7. Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and melt the butter.
8. Once it melts, add the ham. Sear on each side until browned all over.
9. Remove to a plate and slice.

We did this ham for Easter. We were literally fighting over who got the last piece. It was to die for!

Joline

Reverse Searing Ham

The reverse sear sets this recipe apart from other Instant Pot ham recipes and takes it to the next level. By searing in butter after cooking in the pressure cooker, you’re giving the ham a crispy, browned skin that adds so much flavor to every bite.

Pressure Cooker Ham Tips

• Be careful when lifting it out of the pot. I use two large serving forks to lift it out from both ends.
• You can also use a foil sling by folding a long, heavy-duty aluminum foil and placing it under the trivet.
• Pour the orange juice into the bottom of the instant pot. It provides amazing flavor, and your house will smell so good!
• You can substitute pineapple juice or apple cider for orange juice.
• After cooking, add more glaze between each slice to maximize the flavor in every bite. Your leftovers will taste incredible!
• I like more simple ham flavors. You can use your favorite ham spices in this recipe. Cinnamon and Nutmeg work well.
• A spiral-cut ham also works well in this recipe.

It is the perfect holiday recipe to pair with my amazingly delicious and super easy recipe for Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes and Instant Pot Turkey.

How Long to Cook Ham in the Instant Pot

2 pounds	4 minutes on high
3 pounds	6 minutes on high
4 pounds	8 minutes on high
5 pounds	10 minutes on high

Instant Pot Ham FAQ

How Much Ham per Person

For a boneless ham, approximately ½ pound per person.

4-6 people	2-3 pounds
8-12 people	5-6 pounds
15-20 people	8-10 pounds

For bone-in ham, approximately ¾ pounds per person.

4-6 people	5-6 pounds
8-12 people	8-9 pounds
15-20 people	15-16 pounds

Storing Instant Pot Ham

1. Let it cool.
2. Slice or shred it.
3. Use airtight containers or bags.
4. Remove excess air from bags.
5. Label with the date.
6. Keep in the fridge for 3-5 days or freeze for 1-2 months.

How to Reheat Ham in the Instant Pot

1. Thaw it in the fridge.
2. Place the ham in the Instant Pot.
3. Add ¼ cup of liquid (like broth or water).
4. Seal and select “Steam” or “Manual.”
5. Set time (3-7 mins).
6. Release pressure.
7. Check temp (165°F or 74°C).

Ham Recipes

• Honey Glazed Ham
• Air Fryer Ham
• Pineapple Ham
• Smoked Ham
• Glazed Ham Steaks

Check out all my favorite leftover ham recipes and side dishes for ham.

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