Instant Pot Ham
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
398 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Ham
Description
This recipe cooks a spiral-cut ham in an Instant Pot using pineapple juice, brown sugar, and pure maple syrup to infuse the meat with sweet and tangy flavors. The ham is placed on a trivet inside the pot and pressure cooked to achieve tenderness.
After cooking, the ham is removed while the cooking liquid is thickened by simmering with a cornstarch slurry to create a glaze. This glaze is poured back over the ham, giving it a sticky, flavorful coating. Optional broiling enhances the glaze caramelization and texture.
The high-pressure method reduces the traditional cooking time while preserving moisture and flavor. The pineapple juice base adds brightness to balance the sweetness.
Using a trivet makes handling easier. The recipe notes suggest ensuring the ham fits the Instant Pot size and recommend an optional broil step for texture and flavor enhancement.
Ingredients
- 6 lb ham spiral cut
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup do not use artificially flavored pancake syrup
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- cooking spray
- herbs fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- Coat a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot with cooking spray. Make sure your ham fits in the pot, if not you can trim it a bit to fit.
- Pour the pineapple juice into the bottom of the pot.
- Place an Instant Pot trivet in the pot if you have one. Place the ham cut side down on the trivet, or in the bottom of the pot.
- Rub the brown sugar all over the ham, then pour the maple syrup over the top.
- Seal the pot, then select Manual High Pressure. Cook for 12 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to manually release pressure.
- Remove the ham from the pot and cover to keep warm.
- Turn the pot to Saute, then bring the glaze mixture in the bottom to a simmer.
- Place the corn starch in a small bowl and whisk with 3 tablespoons of water until smooth.
- Pour the corn starch mixture into the pot. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until glaze has thickened.
- Pour the glaze over the ham.
- Optional step: If you want, you can broil the ham in the oven at this point on a sheet pan for 3-4 minutes or until glaze has caramelized.
- Transfer the ham to a platter. Decorate the serving platter with fresh herbs if desired, then serve.
Notes
- Check the ham size to confirm it fits in your Instant Pot; 6 quart pots suit 4-6 lb hams, larger hams require 8 quart pots.
- Use an Instant Pot trivet to ease lifting and removing the ham after cooking; it's optional but helpful.
- Broiling the ham after glazing is optional but adds caramelized texture and flavor to the glaze.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 597mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 489mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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