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    Published: Apr 11, 2019 Updated: Nov 5, 2020 by Hilda Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links Leave a Comment

    Instant Pot Ham Recipe

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    Tender, fall-off-the-bone, pork is on today's agenda. This tasty and super simple Instant Pot Ham recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Do I have your attention yet? Serve this delicious ham with some Honey Mustard Sauce on the side!

    Instant Pot Ham recipe

    🧐 Why This Recipe Works

    Every year, I bake a ham for Easter; and every year it's such a chore. Not because baking a ham is hard to do, it actually couldn't be simpler. However, the reoccurring issue is that my ham is never ready when it's supposed to be.

    After hours of cooking, the ham ends up dried up, yet somehow still cold in the center. Part of the problem is my oven, which always runs lower in temperature than it's supposed to. However, I've talked to other friends who have experienced the same thing.

    I've left those issues in the past now that I own an Instant Pot! With this simple Ham Recipe, I can skip the oven and guesswork altogether. Tender juicy ham is not only possible but quite easy to accomplish.

    Be sure to save the ham bone to make my delicious beans and ham soup recipe!

    🍖 How to Make This Recipe

    Step 1: Mix wine and broth and pour into the Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot and top with spiral-cut ham (flat side down).

    Step 2: Seal Instant Pot, and select "Pressure Cook." Cook on High for two minutes per pound, or 12 minutes for a six-pound ham.

    Step 3: Once the cooking time has elapsed, let the ham rest for 5 minutes, then do a quick release.

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    🤷🏻‍♀️ Recipe FAQs

    How Long Does it Take to Cook a Ham in an Instant Pot?

    Since Spiral ham is already cooked, you will basically be reheating it in your Instant Pot. Start by allowing the ham to come to room temperature for a few hours.

    I've found that cooking the ham for two minutes per pound is perfect. This means a six-pound ham will need to cook for 12 minutes (not counting ten minutes to bring the Instant Pot to pressure, and five minutes for natural release). 

    What Size Ham fits in an Instant Pot? 

    An important thing to keep in mind when purchasing a ham is the size of your Instant Pot. I own a six-quart Instant Pot and could barely squeeze a six-pound ham in it.

    Truth be told, I had an eight-pound ham that I tried to squeeze into my Instant Pot once. However, it quickly became obvious that forcing it was not an option.

    After removing enough of the ham layers to reduce the ham to six pounds, it finally fit. Although it was definitely above the "Max Fill" line, the ham still came out great!

    👩🏼‍🍳 Pro Tips

    • Don't forget to remove the plastic bone guard on the bottom of the ham before cooking it. I'm not speaking from experience.
    • Save the ham bone to make my 13 bean and ham soup!
    • Serve Honey Mustard Sauce on the side, so that your guests can have the option of enjoying the ham plain (low carb) or topped with the sauce.
    • Scalloped Potatoes are also a great side option!
    • Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

    Unglazed, Spiral Ham 

    The internet is swimming with sweet and sugary, glazed ham recipes. It makes me wonder, is my family the only one left who prefers plain, unglazed ham?

    Besides preferring the taste of plain ham, I find you can do a lot more with the leftovers. This includes using the ham to make ham and split pea soup, grilled ham, and cheese sandwiches, or serving it with eggs.

    If, however, you want to use the glaze packet that comes with your ham, be my guest. Just prepare the glaze while the ham is in the Instant Pot. Next, pour the glaze over the cooked ham and bake in a hot oven for a few minutes to caramelize. 

    spiral ham on a white plate

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    Instant Pot Ham recipe

    Instant Pot Ham Recipe

    Simple, unglazed, Instant Pot Ham Recipe (with honey mustard sauce)
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Resting Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 469kcal
    Author: Hilda Sterner

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup broth
    • ½ cup wine
    • 6 lb. Spiral (bone-in) ham

    Instructions

    • Mix broth and wine and pour into the Instant Pot. Place trivet inside the Instant Pot and top with Spiral cut ham, flat-side down.
    • Seal Instant Pot, Select "Pressure Cook" and set the time for 10 minutes. It will take approximately 10 minutes to fully pressurize. 
    • Once pressurized, cook for 2 minutes per pound (12 minutes for a 6 lb. ham). Natural release for five minutes, followed by a quick release. 
    • Serve with Honey Mustard Sauce on the side.

    Notes

    • Don't forget to remove the plastic bone guard on the bottom of the ham before cooking it. I'm not speaking from experience.
    • Save the ham bone to make my 13 bean and ham soup!
    • Serve Honey Mustard Sauce on the side, so that your guests can have the option of enjoying the ham plain (low carb) or topped with the sauce.
    • Scalloped Potatoes are also a great side option!
    • Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 12oz | Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 432mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 7g
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