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    Home » Real Food » Instant Pot » Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham

    Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham

    By Kristen Chidsey | 215 Comments | Published December 19, 2018 | Updated May 28, 2020 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    You will never make ham another way after making this Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham! Spiral sliced ham is steamed to perfection with a sweet honey sauce, keeping this ham full of flavor and moisture. 

    You will never make ham another way after making this Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham! Spiral sliced ham is steamed to perfection with a sweet honey sauce, keeping this ham full of flavor and moisture. 

    Serve this Instant Pot Ham with Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, and an Instant Pot Cheesecake for a show-stopping meal.

    Instant Pot Ham sliced on white platter next to Instant Pot

    If you have lived long, you have probably experienced dried out ham.

    My sweet mother in law cooks her ham every year for 6-10 hours, and the delicious honey baked ham she pays a small fortune for, ends up dry, tough, and chewy. Not exactly the ham you want for a Holiday centerpiece.

    If you want to avoid dried-out ham and instead have a Honey Baked Ham that is full of flavor and moisture, this Instant Pot Ham recipe is for you!

    Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham

    Because the Instant Pot cooks by trapping all the steam and moisture inside the pressure cooker, it creates a perfect steamy environment to just warm the ham through without drying out the meat.

    And this Honey Baked Ham is ready in less than an hour!!

    That means you don't have to wake up early to prepare your holiday meal or rush home from church to get the ham in the oven. It also keeps the heat out of the kitchen--which in the south, I can attest to that is never a bad thing!

    Ingredients for Honey Baked Ham

    • Spiral cut ham 
      • as small as you like or as large as your Instant Pot will hold
      • 6 quart Instant Pot will hold approximately a 5 to 6-pound ham.
      • 8 quart Instant Pot will hold approximately a 7-8 pound ham.
    • Pineapple Juice
      • Pineapple juice will work to not only flavor the ham but keep the ham extra juicy.
    • Honey 
      • Honey is essential for a honey baked ham.
    • Brown Sugar
      • Just a tiny bit of brown sugar helps to add depth to the ham.
      • Feel free to omit if staying away from refined sugar.
    • Optional Spices
      • Honey Baked Ham typically have cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, I personally leave these out as I feel the overpower the ham, but feel free to add in if desired.

    Pressure Cooker Ham on white platter next to honey

    How to Cook Ham in the Instant Pot

    The process for cooking a Honey Baked Ham in the Pressure Cooker is INCREDIBLY easy and FAST!!!!

    Step One: Prepare Instant Pot

    • Place trivet inside the inner pot of pressure cooker.
    • Pour in 1 cup of water. Or 1.5 cups for an 8-quart Instant Pot. 
    • Place foil sling on trivet--this will help you remove ham after it has finished cooking.

    Foil Sling inside Instant Pot

    Step Two: Prepare Ham Glaze

    • Whisk together pineapple juice, honey, and brown sugar.

    Step Three: Prepare Ham

    • Place ham on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
    • Fold up sides of foil, to make a bowl-like shape around the ham.
    • Gently separate slices of spiral ham, so glaze can penetrate the ham slices.
    • Pour glaze over ham and securely wrap foil around ham.

    Ham with Honey Glaze in foil wrapper next to Instant Pot

    Step Four: Pressure Cook Ham

    • Place ham on the trivet.
    • Secure foil sling around ham, if using.
    • Pressure Cook on High for 2 minutes per pound. ADD 10 Minutes to the total time if the ham is wrapped in foil. 
    • Once cook time has elapsed, let the pressure release naturally for at least 15 minutes then do a quick release.
    • Check internal temperature. You want your ham to be at 145 degrees for serving. Remember the ham has already been fully cooked, we are just warming!

    Honey Baked Ham in Pressure Cooker wrapped in Foil

    Step Five: Reduce Glaze (optional)

    I find that this ham is perfectly flavored and sweet enough to serve immediately. The ham is full of pineapple and honey flavor and is super delicious. If you would like that sticky glaze that Honey Baked Ham is known for, you can reduce the juices rendered from cooking right in the pressure cooker.

    • After pressure is released, remove your ham from the Instant Pot and place it on a large platter or bowl, still sealed in the foil.
    • Remove trivet from the inside pressure cooker and pour out the water used to cook the honey baked ham.
    • Place the inner pot back inside the pressure cooker and turn the pressure cooker to Saute.
    • Gently peel back the foil slightly from the cooked ham.
    • Remove the Ham from the foil, leaving the liquid inside the foil packet.
    • Pour the rendered cooking liquid into the pressure cooker.
    • Mix together 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and whisk into cooking liquid.
    • Whisk well, and cook until the glaze is reduced by half, about 3-4 minutes.
    • Pour the thickened glaze over the ham.

    How long do you cook a ham in the Instant Pot?

    • Spiral Sliced ham is already precooked so you only need to warm the ham through.
    • Cook your ham for 2 minutes per pound on high pressure plus 10 Minutes to the total time to account for foil. This will warm the ham through perfectly and keep the ham from drying out.
    • Hit manual button and use +/- buttons to adjust the time. Be sure your pressure cooker is set to HIGH pressure.
      • 3-pound ham: use 1 recipe for glaze and cook for 6 minutes + 10 minutes to account for foil (or 16 total minutes)
      • 4-pound ham: use 1 recipe for glaze and cook for 8 minutes + 10 minutes to account for foil (or 18 minutes)
      • 5-pound ham: use 1 recipe for glaze and cook for 10 minutes + 10 minutes to account for foil (or 20 minutes)
      • 6-pound ham: double the recipe for the glaze and cook for 12 minutes + 10 minutes to account for foil (or 22 minutes)
      • 7-pound ham: double the recipe for the glaze and cook for 14 minutes + 10 minutes to account for foil (or 24 minutes)
      • 8-pound ham: double the recipe for the glaze and cook for 16 minutes+ 10 minutes to account for foil (or 26 minutes )

    A Few Important Tips for Pressure Cooker Ham

    • This Honey Glaze recipe is for a 3-5 pound ham. If making a larger ham, just double the recipe--extra glaze is NEVER a bad thing!
    • If you would like to add spices to your Honey Ham Glaze, use ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ⅛ teaspoon cloves.
    • Feel free to omit brown sugar for refined sugar-free Honey Ham--and trust me, I have done this many times with great results in flavor.
    • If you don't like Honey, use Maple Syrup--a Maple Glazed Ham is always delicious.
    • It is important to seal the ham well in foil, parchment paper, or in a bowl to keep the ham flavored well and to prevent a burn warning.
    • You can use bone-in or boneless spiral sliced ham for this recipe. I prefer boneless for easier serving, but either is fine!

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    Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham on white plate

    Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham

    You will never make ham another way after making this Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham! Spiral sliced ham is steamed to perfection with a sweet honey sauce, keeping this ham full of flavor and moisture. 
    4.88 from 141 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 16 minutes
    Pressure Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 46 minutes
    Servings: 15
    Calories: 267kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 3-5 pound spiral sliced ham
    • ½ cup pineapple juice
    • ⅓ cup honey
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional
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    Instructions

    Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham

    • Place trivet inside the inner pot of the pressure cooker. Pour in 1 and ½ cups cold water. Place foil sling on trivet–this will help you remove ham after it has finished cooking.
    • Prepare glaze by whisking together pineapple juice, honey and brown sugar.
    • Place ham on large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. Fold up sides of foil, to make a bowl like shape around the ham. Gently separate slices of spiral ham, so glaze can penetrate the ham slices. Pour glaze over ham and securely wrap foil around ham. Place ham on trivet inside pressure cooker. Secure foil sling around ham, if using.
    • Pressure Cook on High for 2 minutes per pound plus 10 minutes to account for the foil. (Only add 5 minutes if using thin foil.) Once cook time has elapsed, let rest for at least 15 minutes before releasing pressure. Check the internal temperature to be sure the ham is warmed to 135-150 degrees. If not, cook for an additional 3-5 minutes on high pressure.

    Honey Ham Glaze Reduction (optional)

    • After pressure is released, remove your ham from the Instant Pot and place on a large platter or bowl, still sealed in the foil. Remove trivet from inside pressure cooker and pour out the water used to cook the honey baked ham. Place the inner pot back inside the pressure cooker and turn the pressure cooker to Saute.
    • Gently peel back the foil slightly from the cooked Ham. Remove the Ham from the foil, leaving the liquid inside the foil packet. Pour the rendered cooking liquid into the pressure cooker.
    • Mix together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with ¼ cup water and whisk into cooking liquid.  Whisk liquid constantly until thickened and reduced--about 3-5 minutes. Pour over sliced ham. 

    Equipment Needed

    • Electric Pressure Cooker (6 or 8 quart)
    • Heavy Duty Foil

    Notes

    • This recipe has been updated to account for using heavy duty foil to cook the ham. To reach 145 degrees for serving, if your foil is not thin, you will need an additional 10 minutes added to the total cook time to account for the foil. 
    • If using thin foil, do not add the additional 10 minutes to the cook time, instead add 3-5 minutes. 
    • This Honey Glaze recipe is for a 4-5 pound ham. If making a larger ham, just double the recipe.
    • If you would like to add spices to your Honey Ham Glaze, use ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ⅛ teaspoon cloves.
    • Feel free to omit brown sugar for a refined sugar free Honey Ham or to use maple syrup in place of the honey. 
    • Sweet and Tangy Glaze Option: Instead of the honey glaze, mix together ⅓ cup pineapple juice, ¼ cup apricot preserves, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon prepared Horseradish, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and ⅛ teaspoon each of ground cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Pour over ham before wrapping in foil.  
    • It is important to seal the ham well in foil to keep the ham flavored well and to prevent a burn warning. 
    • This recipe is for a pre-sliced, pre-cooked ham that you purchase at your grocery store. 
    • Cooking Directions:
      • 3 pound ham: use 1 recipe for glaze and cook for 6 minutes + 10 minutes to account for foil (or 16 total minutes) 
      • 4 pound ham: use 1 recipe for glaze and cook for 8 minutes + 10 minutes to account for foil (or 18 minutes)
      • 5 pound ham: use 1 recipe for glaze and cook for 10 minutes + 10 minutes to account for foil (or 20 minutes)
      • 6 pound ham: double the recipe for the glaze and cook for 12 minutes + 10 minutes to account for foil (or 22 minutes)
      • 7 pound ham: double the recipe for the glaze and cook for 14 minutes + 10 minutes to account for foil (or 24 minutes) 
      • 8 pound ham: double the recipe for the glaze and cook for 16 minutes+ 10 minutes to account for foil (or 26 minutes)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1795mg | Potassium: 446mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Mike S

      April 18, 2022 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      This ham comes out beautifully but I messed up yesterday and didn't wrap well enough, so the glaze started to burn. I think maybe a little water in the instant pot along with the ham would be a good failsafe for future leaks, just enough to sit under the trivet. For Christmas I did it with a boneless ham and for Easter we could only get bone-in. It works a lot better with boneless. I add a generous amount of black pepper to the glaze, and do half maple syrup and half honey.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 20, 2022 at 8:12 am

        Hi Mike! So happy you enjoyed the ham! The recipe does state to add water under your trivet, so in the future be sure to do so to prevent any burning 😊

        Reply
    2. Lisa

      April 16, 2022 at 8:29 pm

      Hi! I have a larger 8 pound ham that won't fit in my instant pot. I do, however, have two instant pots. Could I cut the ham in half and use both?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 16, 2022 at 8:32 pm

        Absolutely! Enjoy and Happy Easter

        Reply
    3. PAT

      April 16, 2022 at 7:11 pm

      WHAT IF I DON'T USE A TRIVET ??

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 18, 2022 at 8:44 am

        Hi Pat! I strongly recommend having a trivet as it is a great investment for making hard-boiled eggs, baked potatoes, and ham along with many other items. If you don't have one, you can make a foil ring to lift the ham out of the water.

        Reply
    4. Sandy Stephens

      April 16, 2022 at 4:48 pm

      5 stars
      Kristen,
      I want to set up my IP before I leave for Sunday School and Church. Will this dry out my ham too much or over cook it if it's in the IP for 2.5 hours wrapped in heavy duty foil? I have a 10 qt. IP and a little larger ham than what you used. Can't wait to try this!! Thanks in advance and have a wonderful Easter!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 16, 2022 at 5:17 pm

        Hi Sandy! I would double the glaze, cook 2 minutes per pound + 5 minutes to account for foil (not 10 minutes) and set to keep warm. And enjoy! Have a wonderful Easter.

        Reply
    5. Ashley

      April 11, 2022 at 10:29 pm

      Can this recipe be converted to a crock pot?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 12, 2022 at 6:51 am

        Hi Ashley! You will need liquid in your slow cooker, so I would suggest pouring 2 cups of pineapple juice into the crockpot. Place your unwrapped ham in slow cooker. For the glaze, use only 1/4 cup pineapple juice mixed with the honey and brown sugar. Pour over the ham. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the ham reaches 140 degrees F.

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        • Ashley

          April 12, 2022 at 8:43 pm

          Thank you! I haven’t ventured into the world on instapot yet but this recipe sounds amazing…glad I can use it in the slow cooker!

          Reply
          • Kristen Chidsey

            April 13, 2022 at 7:48 am

            Well, I am happy to help you get comfortable using an Instant Pot--but I agree, Easter isn't the time to experiment.

            Reply
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