![]() ![]() If your ham is slightly bigger, you can trim it to fit.ĭo spiral hams need to be cooked? No, you do not have to “cook” a spiral ham since it is pre-cooked before it gets to you. What size ham can I fit in my Instant Pot? A 6qt Instant Pot can fit a 5-6lb ham, while a 8qt Instant Pot can fit a 7-8lb ham. (Note: if you really like crispy edges on your ham, you can also finish this recipe in the oven, popping it in at 400✯ for a few minutes, or even a couple minutes under the broiler.) ![]() The Instant Pot traps the moisture and steam of the cooking liquid, resulting in a tender, succulent ham with just slight caramelization. I highly recommend it for a reliable collection of Instant Pot recipes to help you fall in love with your IP (if you haven’t already).Ĭooking your spiral ham in the instant pot is awesome for not only keeping your oven available for other mains or side dishes, it also prevents the ham from drying out in the oven and overcooking. Looking for more Instant Pot Recipes? Check out our full collection here!Īlso, my friend Corinne just put out an Instant Pot ecookbook for just $4.99! I have tried a few of the recipes myself and they are delicious and family friendly. You can also add in some apple cider vinegar or apple juice, if desired. I used a combination of maple syrup, dijon mustard and brown sugar to create a decadent glaze with good depth of flavor. I love combining sweet and umami flavors – chicken and waffles, bacon and maple syrup – I’m all about it, so it was pretty easy to figure out how I wanted to cook this instant pot ham! I find low-sodium hams to have the perfect amount of salty-umami flavor, and it pairs perfectly with a sweet glaze or marinade. I still wasn’t really interested in a salt-laden meal, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that low-salt options were available, so I grabbed one… and I’ve never looked back! Growing up, my mom bought those super-processed, tiny little hams that just tasted like salt, so that was all I knew until I saw a gorgeous picture for a spiral ham on Pinterest and was shocked to discover that hams could come that way! (I thought the person who took the picture just had excellent carving skills.)Īnd just like when you learn a new word and start hearing it everywhere, I started noticing spiral hams at my grocery store all the time. I’ve only recently become aware of spiral ham – maybe three years ago now? A couple of years ago my Crockpot Root Beer Ham went viral, but now I’m all about my Instant Pot, so I had to make an Instant Pot Spiral Ham recipe to share with you! ![]()
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