Instant Pot Ham with Ginger Peach Glaze

The Instant Pot Ham with Ginger Peach Glaze is a fully cooked ham that you cover with a simple and sweet peach jam, mustard and ginger glaze. And it can be conveniently made in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker in under an hour.

A partially carved ham on a platter with a bottle of ginger beer and a jar of sauce in the background.

Adapted from Sheri Castle | Immediately south | Clarkson Potter, 2018

This distinctly Southern-influenced pressure-cooked ham with a ginger-peach glaze is reason number 273 to love your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. It turns into a memorable holiday ham in under an hour, with all the familiar warm and rich undertones of mustard, ginger, bourbon and peach. No lie. And your oven will no longer be held hostage all holiday morning.

Why our testers loved this

Testers loved that this method of cooking ham in the pressure cooker stuck moist and tender. They also loved that the peach glaze wasn’t too sweet and complemented the salty ham well.

Notes on ingredients

Instant Pot Ham ingredients in separate bowls - cooked ham, ginger beer, lemon, spices and canned peaches.

Ham– For this instant ham recipe, you can use a boned or boneless ham. We prefer boneless ham as it’s easier to carve than regular bone-in ham but still adds extra flavor and the leftover bone is great for making pea soup.
canned peaches– Feel free to substitute the glaze for another type of preserve. Apricot jam would work well.
Mustard–You can use your favorite strong mustard here, e.g. B. Creole or whole grain mustard. The addition of mustard gives the glaze a tangy note, important to balance the flavors of the salty ham and sweet jam.
Ginger ale– The bite of ginger beer gives the ham a distinct flavor, but regular ginger ale works well too. Don’t substitute diet ginger ale.

How to make this recipe

A person slicing a ham on a cutting board and a person whisking spices in a glass bowl.

Score the top and sides of the ham in a diamond pattern.
Mix the jam, mustard and spices in a small bowl.

A piece of ham is smeared with glaze and a bottle of ginger beer is poured into the insert of an Instant Pot.

Spread half of the glaze over the ham.
Pour the ginger beer into the Instant Pot using the coaster.

A ham placed in an Instant Pot and an Instant Pot with a secured lid.

Place the ham on the trivet in the instant pot.
Close the lid and cook on low pressure for 15 minutes. Release the pressure naturally for 3 minutes, then quickly release the remaining pressure. Use the trivet to lift the ham out of the pot and place the ham on a baking sheet. Spread the remaining glaze over the ham.

Liquid is poured into the liner of an Instant Pot and a person whips the liquid into the juices in the Instant Pot.

Cook the ham until the glaze is golden and bubbling. Leave to rest for 15 minutes. Cook the cooking liquid in the Instant Pot until reduced by half, then pour in the preserves, bourbon, and lemon juice.
Whisk until combined.
Carve the ham. Serve with the bourbon jus, if using.

Frequently asked questions about recipes

How long does it take to cook a ham in an Instant Pot?

The general rule of thumb for a boneless ham is 3 minutes per pound on low pressure or 2 minutes per pound on high pressure. If you use a boneless ham, you can shave a few minutes off the cooking time.

Can I prepare this ham with a different glaze?

Absolutely. Feel free to use your favorite type of preserves in the recipe, or swap them out for a completely different glaze. We love to cover our ham with mustard glaze.

How much ham should I cook per person?

If you’re preparing a boneless ham, plan on 1/2 pound per person. If using a bone-in ham, plan on 2/3 to 3/4 pounds per person.

What should I serve with it?

While this pressure cooker ham recipe is easy enough to make any day of the week, it’s perfect for a holiday meal, especially Easter. For an easy Easter dinner, serve it with scalloped potatoes and fresh peas with mint. Any of these Easter desserts would be a wonderful way to end the meal.

Helpful tips

Line your baking sheet with foil for easier cleaning.
Leftover ham can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
To reheat the ham, place in a baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake at 300°F until warmed through.
Save your ham bone for making soup stock or use it in place of a ham bone for pea soup.

A cooked ham with grilled crispy skin on a wooden cutting board with a plate of sauce on the side. — : Helene Dujardin

More great ham recipes

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A mustard glazed ham on a wooden cutting board. — dr Pepper glazed ham

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A fully cooked ham with a ginger and peach glaze on a carving board

This Ginger Peach Glazed Ham is so delicious with its sweet and savory flavors. Save yourself some oven space (and a lot of time) and make this in your Instant Pot.

Preparation 15 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

In total 1 Hours

For the bourbon jus (optional)

Make the glazed ham

Use a sharp, heavy knife to score the top and sides of the ham in a diamond pattern. Make diagonal cuts about 2cm deep and about 4cm apart.
In a medium bowl, stir together 3/4 cup canned food, Creole mustard, mustard powder, ground ginger, and pepper. Spread half of the glaze over the top and sides of the ham. Save the rest of the glaze.
Pour the ginger beer into the pot of the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Place the ham on the trivet, cover and cook on low pressure for 15 minutes. Leave for 3 minutes to release naturally, then quickly release any remaining pressure.
Lift the trivet out of the pot and place the ham in a large ovenproof skillet or rimmed baking sheet. Leave the cooking liquid in the pot. Spread the reserved glaze over the ham.
Position an oven rack so the top of the ham is about 5 inches from the heat source. Preheat grill.
Grill the ham until the glaze is bubbling and browned and the diamond pattern opens and becomes crisp on the edges, 6 to 8 minutes. Let stand at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Make the bourbon jus (optional)

Using the sauté function of your pressure cooker or multi-cooker, simmer the cooking liquid until reduced by half, 6 to 10 minutes. Stir in jam, bourbon, and lemon juice. Simmer for about 3 minutes until warmed through.
Serve the sliced ham with the jus, if using.

Easy cleaning–Line your baking sheet with foil for easier cleaning.

Storage and Freezing–Leftover ham can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

warm up–To reheat the ham, place in a baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake at 300°F until warmed through.

How to Use the Ham Bone –Save your ham bone for making soup stock or use it in place of a ham bone for pea soup.

Portion: 1portionCalories: 194kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 43G (14%)Protein: 1G (2%)Fat: 1G (2%)Saturated Fatty Acids: 0.1G (1%)Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2GMonounsaturated fatty acids: 1GTrans fats: 0.002GSodium: 134mg (6%)Potassium: 95mg (3%)Fiber: 2G (8th%)Sugar: 30G (33%)Vitamin A: 12ieVitamin C: 10mg (12%)Calcium: 26mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

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