That way you know that it is fully cooked and safe to eat. If you have a “fresh ham” however, you need to be sure that you are cooking your meat to an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees. Any cooking you do on these types of hams is simply to warm it up and add in flavor. However, most hams you find in your typical grocery store are cured or smoked, meaning yes, they are pre-cooked. The short answer to this question is, no. That’s it! You’ve got yourself a perfectly cooked holiday main dish! Second ( and most importantly to a busy holiday hostess), it takes 30 minutes to cook in the instant pot and 30 minutes for the pressure to release. Glazed with apricot jam and Dijon mustard, you’ll love the sweet and salty flavors mixed together. This instant pot ham recipe is incredible for SO many reasons.įirst of all, the taste is perfection. That’s why I’ve decided that this year, I’ll be cooking ham in an instant pot! No room in the oven for pies, roasted potatoes cook at a completely different temperature… you know those typical holiday cooking woes. Much like roasting a turkey, baking a ham takes hours which can really cramp your cooking style. One thing I hate about cooking hams though is how much space ( and time) they take up in the oven. In my family however, we are BIG fans of a baked ham with a delicious fruit glaze on nearly every holiday. For others, like the little Who’s down in Whoville, it means a huge roast beef. Like this recipe? Pin it to your MAIN DISH board!įor some families, a holiday meal means a turkey cooked in the oven all day. We typically choose from one of these tried and true 25 Holiday Ham recipes, but this year I’m taking an easier route and making instant pot ham! Topped with a delicious apricot and honey glaze, this ham is cooked and ready in an hour, leaving you plenty of time to celebrate the holiday with your family! Well, in our house the answer is always a delicious ham. With the holidays right around the corner, you may be starting to think about what to cook for your family.

Tender, juicy & SUPER easy to make, Instant Pot Ham is the best ham you’ll ever cook! Tangy apricot glaze makes this ham a holiday favorite!

Instant pot spiral sliced ham