Instant Pot Ham And Potatoes

Name: Instant Pot Ham And Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3-5 lb Ham; 1 Cup Carrots (Chopped); 2 Cups Potatoes (Chopped); 2 Onions (Chopped); 1 Cup Broth; 1/2 Cup Honey; 1 tbsp Mustard; 2 tbsp Apple Juice

This Instant Pot Ham And Potatoes Recipe makes ham tender, juicy and full of mouthwatering flavor. It’s the perfect holiday meal, Easter ham or even Thanksgiving ham recipe. Try it today!

Contents

Make Ham and Potatoes in the Instant Pot

Effortless Preparation: The Instant Pot simplifies cooking, making ham and potatoes effortlessly delicious.
One-Pot Convenience: Cook both ham and potatoes in a single pot for a convenient, flavorful meal with less cleanup.
Flavorful and Tender: Instant Pot sealing in flavors results in juicy ham and tender potatoes, delivering a satisfying dish quickly.

Recipe Ingredients

Here are the ingredients for your Instant Pot ham and potatoes recipe.

Ham: The succulent centerpiece absorbs flavors from the surrounding vegetables.
Carrots: Sweet and vibrant addition for flavor and color.
Potatoes: Hearty complement to the ham, soaking up savory juices.
Onions: Savory foundation, enhancing the overall taste.
Broth or Water: Crucial for creating a savory bath during Instant Pot cooking.

How to Cook Instant Pot Ham and Potatoes

Here is a step-by-step guide for cooking this Instant Pot Ham recipe.

Step One: Roughly chop carrots, potatoes and onions into large pieces – no smaller than 2″ each. Place carrots, potatoes, onion and broth into the instant pot insert.

Step Two: Place the ham on top of the carrot and potato mixture. Choose the glaze option and brush evenly over the ham.

Step Three: Close the Instant Pot lid and turn the valve to sealing. Press the manual or pressure cook button and set it for 20 minutes on high pressure.

Step Four: Let the Instant Pot naturally release for about 15 minutes before opening. Open Instant Pot Lid and allow the remaining steam to dissipate. You’re Ham and veg is now ready to serve.

Tips for Nailing This Recipe Perfectly

Uniform Sizing: Cut the potatoes into uniform-sized pieces to ensure even cooking. This helps prevent some pieces from becoming too soft while others remain undercooked.
Flavorful Broth: Enhance the dish by using a flavorful broth or stock when cooking. This adds depth to both the ham and potatoes, contributing to a more savory and rich overall taste.
Natural Release for Juiciness: Allow a natural pressure release after cooking the ham in the Instant Pot. This helps the meat retain its juices, resulting in a tender and moist texture. Patience during the release phase contributes to a more succulent ham.

Instant Pot Ham Glaze Options

To cook a flavorful ham I recommend a honey-baked ham glaze, an orange juice glaze, a mustard ham glaze or a pineapple brown sugar glaze.

To Make Honey Baked Ham Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup honey, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard and 2 tablespoons apple juice or apple cider vinegar.
To Make Orange Juice Glaze : In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup orange juice with ½ teaspoon ground cloves and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon.
To Make Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup brown sugar with 1 tablespoon corn starch and ½ cup pineapple juice.

How Do You Store Cooked Ham?

Refrigerate: Store Instant Pot Ham and Potatoes in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Use an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Freeze: If you have leftovers, let them cool completely and then transfer to airtight freezer containers. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Reheating: For a quick reheat, transfer cooked ham to a microwave-safe dish and warm in 30-second intervals until heated through.
Instant Pot: Alternatively, you can use the Instant Pot for reheating leftover ham. Set it to sauté mode and warm the ham and potatoes, stirring occasionally until thoroughly heated.

So if you’re looking for a simple and delicious Instant Pot ham recipe that makes use of your leftover holiday ham, this Instant Pot ham and potatoes recipe is a perfect choice.

With just a few easy ingredients, you can have a hearty Instant Pot dinner your whole family will love!

The best thing about pressure-cooking ham is that it tastes delicious and is so easy to make. Once you try this method you’ll love it!

FAQ’S

How Long to Pressure Cook Ham?

For this recipe, you will need to pressure cook the ham on high pressure at 5 minutes per pound of ham. This recipe uses a 4-pound ham which cooks for 20 minutes.
If you’re cooking a holiday ham or larger ham, you’ll need to increase the pressure cooking time as follows:

2 Lb Ham cooks for 10 minutes
4 Lb Ham cooks for 20 minutes
6 Lb Ham cooks for 30 minutes
8 Lb Ham cooks for 40 minutes
10 Lb Ham cooks for 50 minutes

What Size Instant Pot Do I Need for Instant Pot Ham?

This really depends on the size of the ham. Anything under 6lbs will fit nicely into the 6 Qrt Instant Pot.

An 8-10Lb ham would fit best in an 8 Qrt 10 Qrt Instant Pot.

Boneless or Semi Boneless Ham?

If you’re looking for a traditional Instant Pot Ham, then you’ll want to use a boneless ham. This will be the option and will still cook perfectly with this recipe.

However, if you have a bone-in ham or semi-boneless ham, that will work just as well. Just be sure to increase the pressure cooking time by 4 minutes per pound if using Instant Pot bone ham.

Spiral Ham V’s Raw Ham

Spiral ham is pre-cooked for convenience, while raw ham, also known as fresh ham, requires cooking from scratch and allows for more customization in flavor.

You can place spiral sliced ham into the Instant Pot however reduce the cooking to 10 minutes as your only reheating the ham.

Get ready for a comforting and hearty meal with this Instant Pot Ham, Potatoes, and Carrots recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot dish combines tender ham, soft potatoes, and sweet carrots in a savory broth. With minimal prep and the convenience of the Instant Pot, you’ll have a delicious, home-cooked meal that the whole family will love in no time!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 40

Serving Size Servings

Ingredients

Ham And Veggies

3-5 lb Ham
1 Cup Carrots Chopped
2 Cups Potatoes Chopped
2 Onions Chopped
1 Cup Broth

Glaze

1/2 Cup Honey
1 tbsp Mustard
2 tbsp Apple Juice

Instructions

Roughly chop carrots, potatoes and onions into large pieces.
Place carrots, potatoes, onion and broth into the Instant Pot insert.
Place the ham on top of the carrot and potato mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, mustard and apple juice. Then brush the glaze evenly over your ham.
Close the Instant Pot lid and turn the valve to sealing. Press the manual or pressure cook button and set it for 20 minutes on high pressure.
Let the Instant Pot naturally release for about 15 minutes before opening. Open Instant Pot Lid and allow the remaining steam to dissipate.
Your Instant Pot Ham and Vegetables are ready to serve.

Nutrition

Notes

Uniform Sizing: Cut the potatoes into uniform-sized pieces to ensure even cooking. This helps prevent some pieces from becoming too soft while others remain undercooked.

Flavorful Broth: Enhance the dish by using a flavorful broth or stock when cooking. This adds depth to both the ham and potatoes, contributing to a more savory and rich overall taste.

Natural Release for Juiciness: Allow a natural pressure release after cooking the ham in the Instant Pot. This helps the meat retain its juices, resulting in a tender and moist texture. Patience during the release phase contributes to a more succulent ham.

To Make Orange Juice Glaze For This Ham Instant Pot Recipe: In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup orange juice with ½ teaspoon ground cloves and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon.

To Make Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze For Your Boneless Ham:In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup brown sugar with 1 tablespoon corn starch and ½ cup pineapple juice.

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