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!
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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!
Why This Recipe Works
- 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.
📋 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.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
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 to Cook Instant Pot Ham and Potatoes
- Step 1: 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 2: Place the ham on top of the carrot and potato mixture. Choose the glaze option and brush evenly over the ham.
- Step 3: 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 4: Let the Instant Pot naturally release for about 15 minutes before opening. Open the Instant Pot Lid and allow the remaining steam to dissipate. Your ham and veg is now ready to serve.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- 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.
💭 FAQs
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
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.
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 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 you're only reheating the ham.
Store Instant Pot Ham and Potatoes in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Use an airtight container to maintain freshness. 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.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Ham and Potatoes:
- Fresh Herb Garnish: Sprinkle chopped parsley, chives, or thyme over the dish just before serving. The herbs add brightness and an extra layer of flavor that complements the savory ham.
- Side of Steamed Greens: Pair the dish with steamed broccoli, green beans, or Brussels sprouts. The crisp, lightly seasoned greens contrast nicely with the hearty, soft potatoes and tender ham.
- Crusty Bread or Rolls: Serve the dish alongside warm, crusty bread or soft dinner rolls. The bread is perfect for soaking up the flavorful broth, turning every bite into a satisfying meal.
- Over a Bed of Creamy Mashed Potatoes: For an extra comforting twist, serve the ham and potatoes on top of a layer of creamy mashed potatoes. The additional texture and flavor meld beautifully with the dish's hearty ingredients.
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Instant Pot Ham And Potatoes
Ingredients
Ham And Veggies
- 3-5 lb Ham
- 1 Cup Carrots Chopped
- 2 Cups Potatoes Chopped
- 2 Onions Chopped
- 1 Cup Broth
Glaze
- ½ Cup Honey
- 1 tablespoon Mustard
- 2 tablespoon 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.
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.
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