Instant Pot Spiral Ham Recipes

EASY 3-INGREDIENT INSTANT POT HAM

Steps:

• Place the stainless steel insert pot into the Instant Pot base, along with a steamer insert. Pour in 1 cup of water.
• Lay 2 lengths of heavy duty aluminum foil large enough to wrap most of the ham crossways on the countertop. Set the ham on its side in the center and fold the foil up around it, creating a "bowl" with the top open.
• Place the wrapped ham in the Instant Pot and pour the crushed pineapple over it, tucking some of the pineapple between the ham slices. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top. Lock the lid on top of the Instant Pot and make sure the steam release knob is turned to "sealing".
• Press the Manual (Pressure Cook for the new IP-DUO60) button on the front. High pressure should automatically be selected, but if it's not for some reason, press the Pressure button to toggle it to high.
• Use the plus or minus buttons to set the cook time to 1.5 minutes per pound of ham (example: 9 minutes for a 6-lb. ham). Wait a few seconds and you should hear a beep. At this point, the display will read "on", indicating that the Instant Pot is pressuring up. Once it comes to pressure (about 9-10 minutes), it will switch to the timer to pressure cook the ham for the set time.
• When the timer goes off, allow the pressure to release naturally (NPR) for 5 minutes. Then use a thick towel or a pair of tongs to turn the steam release knob to "venting" to release any remaining pressure. If you've never experienced this before, it can be pretty forceful, so pull your hands away quickly, stand back, and allow the steam to escape.
• Once the pressure is released, remove the lid and transfer the cooked ham to a platter, allowing the juices in the foil bowl to drain back into the Instant Pot insert in the process. A pair of these silicone gloves are ideal for removing it easily.
• To make the pineapple brown sugar glaze (optional): press the Sauté button and then the Adjust button to select "high". Whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water, and then pour it into the water/juice/drippings mixture. Whisk until the glaze thickens, and then pour it over the ham or serve alongside it to drizzle at will.
• Press the Keep Warm/Cancel button to turn the Instant Pot off.

INSTANT POT SPIRAL HAM

Steps:

• Place the maple syrup, brown sugar and dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Heat just until the brown sugar is melted and dissolved completely into the maple syrup. (You can alternatively microwave the glaze.)
• Place the spiral ham in your instant pot and pour the glaze over the whole ham, being sure to get in all those slices.
• Secure the lid on your Instant Pot and cook on the meat/stew setting for 15 minutes, 20 if you like crisper ham.
• Natural release.

INSTANT POT® HONEY-GLAZED HAM

Steps:

• Pour water into the steel basin of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place the ham, sliced side-down, into the pot.
• Mix brown sugar, honey, mustard, Worcestershire, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves together in a bowl. Pour glaze on top of the ham. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Drain liquid from the pot into a bowl and set aside. Allow ham to rest for at least 10 minutes; remove to a platter.
• Select Saute function and add the liquid back into the pot. Cook until reduced to your liking, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour sweet sauce on top of ham slices when serving.

INSTANT POT® HAM

Steps:

• Place ham on a trivet and set it inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Pour crushed pineapple over ham. Sprinkle brown sugar and drizzle maple syrup on top. Secure the lid with vent closed.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Remove ham and trivet. Cut ham into slices and place on a plate.
• Select Saute setting on the pressure cooker. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir mixture into the pot, bring to a boil, and stir until thickened. Pour sauce over the ham.