My reverse-seared Instant Pot Ham recipe with Brown Sugar Glaze uses only six ingredients and takes 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.
Wrap the ham tightly with the foil and bake at 300 F for about 15 minutes per pound, or until a meat thermometer registers 140 F when inserted into the thickest part of the meat, not touching bone. If you have a large enough slow cooker, put the ham in it and add about 1 cup of ginger ale, cola, stock, or water.
Ham in Instant Pot
When I realized you could cook a ham in the pressure cooker, I knew I had to try it. And, oh boy… wow! It was even easier than I expected, and it turned 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. This is the easiest and simplest way to make a holiday dinner everyone will rave about.
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.
- ham
- maple syrup
- brown sugar
- green onions sliced
- orange juice
- butter
I use my go-to maple brown sugar glaze. It gives the meat 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.
Insta Pot Ham 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, heavy-duty aluminum foil and placing it under the trivet.
- Pour the orange juice into the bottom of the instant pot. It provides amazing flavor, and your house will smell so good!
- You can substitute pineapple juice or apple cider for orange juice.
- After cooking, add more glaze between each slice to maximize the flavor in every bite. Your leftovers will taste incredible!
- I like more simple ham flavors. You can use your favorite ham spices in this recipe. Cinnamon and Nutmeg work well.
- A spiral-cut ham also works well in this recipe.
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.
| 2 pounds | 4 minutes on high |
| 3 pounds | 6 minutes on high |
| 4 pounds | 8 minutes on high |
| 5 pounds | 10 minutes on high |
Easy Ham Recipe – How to Bake a Ham
FAQ
Can you cook a ham in 2 hours?
How many minutes does it take to cook ham?
How long to cook precooked ham at 400 degrees?
What is the best cooking method for ham?
How long does a ham take to cook?
While not necessary, a glaze adds a nice sweetness and glossy finish to the ham. Cooked at 325 degrees, a low and slow country ham takes about 20-25 minutes per pound. A fresh ham cooked at 350 degrees takes about 15 minutes per pound. However, take these numbers with a big grain of salt, as every ham is different, as is every oven!
Is honey baked ham as good as regular ham?
The addition of honey will affect the calorie content of the food. One tablespoon of honey contributes to approximately 64 calories. In addition, the use of heat when making baked ham will reduce the quality of the honey.
How do you cook a pre cooked ham?
Insert an oven-safe thermometer into the center of the ham. (It should not touch the bone of a bone-in ham.) Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until ham registers the desired temperature (140°F for pre-cooked ham). Because cooking times vary based on the size and type of ham, use the timings below as a guide.
How long do you cook a Ham at 400 degrees?
After soaking and boiling, cook your ham at 400 degrees F to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. 1. Soak for 4 to 12 hours in the refrigerator. 2. Cover with water, then boil 20 to 25 minutes per pound. 3. Drain the ham and cook at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes to brown.