What type of ham should I use for cooking in an Instant Pot?

We used a bone-in, precooked ham, but you could easily use a spiral-sliced ham or a boneless, precooked ham.

How to adjust for the size of the ham?

We used a 5 pound ham in this recipe card, but you might have a smaller ham or larger ham that would require more or less cooking time. Adjust accordingly.

What to do with leftover ham?

There are so many delicious recipes to make with ham leftovers! A few of our favorites are Split Pea Soup with Ham , Ham and Cheese Sliders , or Scalloped Ham & Potatoes .

Instant Pot Ham

Description

Learn how to cook ham in the Instant Pot with this easy and delicious recipe. Perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any holiday meal!

Ingredients

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Instant Pot Ham:

5–6 pound pre-cooked, bone-in ham
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice

3 Ingredient Ham Glaze:

1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon dijon mustard

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Instructions

Prep Ham: Place ham on a plate and score with a paring knife.
Prep Instant Pot: Add water and apple cider to the Instant Pot; place trivet inside.
Cook Ham: Cover and seal Instant Pot. Cook on HIGH pressure for 12 minutes and then let naturally release for 10 minutes. Carefully release remaining pressure manually according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Glaze: Combine Glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and add any flavors, as desired. Remove ham from Instant Pot and brush all over with glaze – option to place under broiler after you brush on glaze for a minute or two (watch carefully so it doesn’t burn) if you want the glaze to firm up and become tacky.
Serve: Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Apple Cider: do NOT use apple cider vinegar – this recipe calls for apple cider.
Ham Gravy: feel free to use any leftover liquid to make some homemade ham gravy.
Serving Suggestions: serve with easy green bean casserole, cheesy green been casserole, scalloped potatoes or a house salad.
Storage: any leftover ham can be store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 oz
Calories: 407
Sugar: 3.9 g
Sodium: 124.1 mg
Fat: 19.1 g
Carbohydrates: 3.9 g
Protein: 51.3 g
Cholesterol: 171 mg