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My reverse-seared Instant Pot Ham recipe with Brown Sugar Glaze uses only 6 ingredients and takes just 15 minutes to cook. It is a juicy, easy ham dinner 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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Best Instant Pot Ham
When I realized you can cook a ham in the pressure cooker, I knew I had to give it a try. And, oh boy… wow! It is even easier than I expected, and it turns out so juicy and tasty. I’ve prepared ham this way nearly every year since, and it has never been dry. Instant Pot recipes are the best.
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 Christmas ham. It’s so easy, moist, and flavorful.
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.
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
Instant Pot Ham Ingredients
- ham
- maple syrup
- brown sugar
- green onions sliced
- orange juice
- butter
I use my go-to maple brown sugar glaze. It gives the meat so much 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. I love the flavors of honey sriracha glaze in my Air Fryer Ham recipe.
How to Cook Ham in the Instant Pot
- Combine maple syrup, brown sugar, and green onions in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Add a trivet to the bottom of your 6 qt.+ Instant Pot. Pour in orange juice.
- Place the ham on top of the trivet, and cover it with ½ of the glaze mixture.
- Lock the lid in place and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- When 10 minutes is up, carefully release the pressure (use an oven mitt or dishcloth).
- Carefully lift it out of the pot and set it aside on a plate. Drain the liquid from the pot.
- Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and melt the butter.
- Once it melts, add the ham. Sear on each side until browned all over.
- 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 for Ham
The reverse sear is what 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.
Ham in the Instant Pot Recipe 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 piece of aluminum foil and placing it under the trivet.
- Pour the orange juice at the bottom of the instant pot. It provides amazing flavor and your house will smell so good!
After cooking, add more glaze between each slice to maximize the flavor in every bite. Your leftovers will taste incredible!
Ham Recipes FAQs
Cook ham for approximately 2 minutes per pound when heating it up in the pressure cooker.
Leftover ham will last 3 to 5 days in your refrigerator stored in an airtight container.
Allow ham to cool completely, then wrap in aluminum foil or freezer paper. Store until ready to use, up to 2 months.
Instant Pot Ham Cook Time
Cook for approximately 2 minutes per pound.
- 2 lb.: 4 minutes on high pressure
- 3 lb.: 6 minutes on high pressure
- 4 lb.: 8 minutes on high pressure
- 5 lb.: 10 minutes on high pressure
How Much Ham per Person
For a boneless ham, ½ pound per person.
| 4-6 people | 2-3 lbs. |
| 8-12 people | 5-6 lbs. |
| 15-20 people | 8-10 lbs. |
Best Ham Recipes
Recipes for Leftover Ham
Check out all my favorite leftover ham recipes.
What to Serve with Ham
- Orange and Fennel Salad
- Au Gratin Potatoes
- Fettuccine Alfredo – my family loves this recipe with ham
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
All my favorite Side Dishes for Ham!
Super easy recipe. Will definitely be making this again!
Courtney
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Instant Pot Ham Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 lb. ham pre-cooked
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ stick butter
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup maple syrup, 1 cup brown sugar, and 3 sliced green onions to a mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Add trivet to the bottom of your 6 qt.+ Instant Pot. Pour in 1 cup of orange juice. Place a 5 pound ham on top of the trivet, and cover with ½ of the glaze mixture. Lock the lid in place and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- When 10 minutes is up, carefully release the pressure (use an oven mitt or dish cloth). Carefully lift out of the pot and set aside on a plate. Drain the liquid from the pot.
- Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and melt ½ stick butter.
- Once it melts, add the ham. Sear on each side until browned all over.
- Remove to a plate and slice. On top and in between each slice, evenly cover with the remaining ½ of your glaze mixture. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Serve with orange slices and arugula.
- Reserve some green onions to put on top for extra color and flavor.
Andrea Metlika says
This ham looks delicious. I am going to make this for my family on Easter.
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
That glaze sounds absolutely incredible! I love making hams in the Instant Pot – always go down a treat in my house.
Veena Azmanov says
I am drooling with the looks of this delicious and mouth melting dish. So soft and juicy and presentation superb.
Anita says
That ham looks so good. And it is really unbelievable one can cook a great ham like that in 10 minutes! Thanks for this recipe. 🙂
Jacqueline Debono says
This ham looks fabulous! I’d love to make this for Easter lunch! If we celebrate Easter this year here in Italy as at the moment it’s looking doubtful!
Emily says
Definitely want to try this for Easter!! If I get a smaller ham, how would that affect the cooking time? Thank you in advance!
Em Beitel says
We’re so excited to hear you’re going to try it out! It’s really delicious, especially reverse seared. Cooking a smaller ham shouldn’t affect the cooking time – it will stay the same. Thank you so much for your lovely comment!
Rosa says
Is this a bone-in or boneless ham? I brought a boneless ham would I give it 10 minutes like in the recipe?
Em Beitel says
Hi there, Rosa! Thank you for your comment. Boneless is perfect – we used boneless for this recipe!
G. Olsen says
Should the second half of the glaze (which is put on top & between the slices after cooking & before serving) be cooked in order to melt the sugar? The glaze in the photo looks so thick, it seems like it would be very “granular”. Thank you!
Em Beitel says
Hi there! Thank you for your question! We actually found that adding the glaze to the hot ham melts it perfectly, and didn’t have an issue with it being granular. However, you could definitely heat it up before adding it to the ham if you prefer. It should work out deliciously either way!
Lynn says
I am assuming this is an already cooked, boneless ham, is that correct. Looks delicious.
Em Beitel says
Hi Lynn! Yes, that’s correct! Thank you so much. It really is so tasty!
Kristin says
I am curious about doing the quick release after the ham is finished cooking. I’ve read that doing a quick release will dry meat out?
Em Beitel says
Hi Kristin! We have no problem doing quick release for this ham recipe – it didn’t come out dry at all. In fact it was quite the opposite! I hope this helps.