Instant Pot Ham with Ginger Peach Glaze

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This Instant Pot ham with ginger peach glaze is a fully cooked ham that you coat with a simple and sweet peach preserve, mustard, and ginger glaze. And it can be conveniently made in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker in less than an hour.

A partially carved ham on a platter with a bottle of ginger beer and a jar of sauce in the background.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 | Instantly Southern | Clarkson Potter, 2018

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


Why our testers loved this

The testers were delighted that this method for cooking ham in a pressure cooker kept it moist and tender. They also loved that the peach glaze was not overly sweet and complemented the salty ham well.

Notes on ingredients

Ingredients for Instant Pot ham in separate bowls -- cooked ham, ginger beer, lemon, spices, and peach preserves.Ingredients for Instant Pot ham in separate bowls -- cooked ham, ginger beer, lemon, spices, and peach preserves.
  • Ham–You can use a bone-in or boneless ham for this Instant pot ham recipe. We prefer a semi-boneless ham, as it’s easier to carve than a regular bone-in ham, but still gives you added flavor, and the leftover bone is ideal for making split pea soup.
  • Peach preserves–Feel free to substitute a different type of preserves for the glaze. Apricot preserves would work well.
  • Mustard–You can use your favorite strong mustard here, such as Creole or whole-grain mustard. The addition of mustard gives the glaze a tang, which is essential to balance the flavors of the salty ham and sweet preserves.
  • Ginger beer–The bite of ginger beer lends a distinct flavor to the ham, but regular ginger ale will work well. Don’t substitute diet ginger ale.

How to make this recipe

A person scoring a ham on a cutting board and a person whisking spices together in a glass bowl.A person scoring a ham on a cutting board and a person whisking spices together in a glass bowl.
  1. Score the top and sides of the ham in a diamond pattern.
  2. Mix the preserves, mustard, and spices together in a small bowl.
A piece of ham being brushed with glaze and a bottle of ginger beer being poured into the insert of an Instant Pot.A piece of ham being brushed with glaze and a bottle of ginger beer being poured into the insert of an Instant Pot.
  1. Spread half of the glaze over the ham.
  2. Pour the ginger beer into the Instant Pot with the trivet set inside.
A ham placed inside an Instant Pot, and an Instant Pot with the lid secured.A ham placed inside an Instant Pot, and an Instant Pot with the lid secured.
  1. Set the ham on the trivet inside the Instant Pot.
  2. Secure the lid and cook over low pressure for 15 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 3 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure. Use the trivet to lift the ham out of the pot and set the ham on a baking sheet. Spread the remaining glaze on the ham.
Liquid being poured into the insert of an Instant Pot and a person whisking the liquid into the juices in the Instant Pot.Liquid being poured into the insert of an Instant Pot and a person whisking the liquid into the juices in the Instant Pot.
  1. Broil the ham until the glaze is golden and bubbling. Let rest for 15 minutes. Simmer the cooking liquid in the Instant Pot until reduced by half, then pour in the preserves, bourbon, and lemon juice.
  2. Whisk until combined.
  3. Carve the ham. Serve with the bourbon jus, if using.

Recipe FAQs

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

The general rule of thumb for a semi-boneless ham is 3 minutes per pound over low pressure or 2 minutes per pound over high pressure. If you use a boneless ham, you can reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.

Can I make this ham with a different glaze?

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

How much ham should I cook per person?

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

What should I serve with this?

Although this pressure cooker ham recipe is easy enough to whip up any day of the week, it is perfectly suited to a holiday meal, particularly 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 ending to the meal.

Helpful tips

  • Line your baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup.
  • Leftover ham can be stored in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
  • To rewarm ham, place it in a baking dish and cover it tightly with foil. Bake at 300°F until warmed through.
  • Save your ham bone for making soup stock, or use it instead of a ham hock for split pea soup.
A cooked ham with broiled crispy skin on a wooden cutting board with a dish of sauce on the side.A cooked ham with broiled crispy skin on a wooden cutting board with a dish of sauce on the side. : Hélène Dujardin

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If you make this recipe, or any dish on LC, consider leaving a review, a star rating, and your best photo in the comments below. I love hearing from you.–David

Instant Pot Ham with Ginger Peach Glaze

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

This ham with ginger peach glaze is so tasty with its sweet and savory flavors. Save yourself some oven space (and a lot of time) and make this in your Instant Pot.

Prep 15 mins

Cook 45 mins

Total 1 hr

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 that are about 3/4-inch (2-cm) deep and spaced about 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) apart.

  • In a medium bowl, stir together 3/4 cup preserves, the Creole mustard, mustard powder, ground ginger, and pepper. Spread half the glaze over the top and sides of the ham. Reserve the rest of the glaze.

  • Pour the ginger beer into the pot of the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Lower the ham onto the trivet in the pot, cover, and cook on low pressure for 15 minutes. Let stand for natural release for 3 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure.

  • Lift the trivet out of the pot and transfer the ham to 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 that the top of the ham will be about 5 inches (13 cm) from the heat source. Preheat the broiler.

  • Broil the ham until the glaze is bubbling and browned and the diamond pattern opens up and gets crisp on the edges, 6 to 8 minutes. Let stand for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Make the bourbon jus (optional)

  • Using the sauté function on your pressure or multi cooker, simmer the cooking liquid until it reduces by half, 6 to 10 minutes. Stir in the preserves, bourbon, and lemon juice. Simmer until warmed through, about 3 minutes.

  • Serve the sliced ham with the jus, if using.

  1. Easy cleanup–Line your baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup.
  2. Storage and freezing–Leftover ham can be stored in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
  3. Reheating–To rewarm ham, place it in a baking dish and cover it tightly with foil. Bake at 300°F until warmed through.
  4. How to use the ham bone–Save your ham bone for making soup stock, or use it instead of a ham hock for split pea soup.

Serving: 1servingCalories: 194kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 43g (14%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 134mg (6%)Potassium: 95mg (3%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 30g (33%)Vitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 10mg (12%)Calcium: 26mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

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Recipe Testers’ Reviews

Recipe © 2018 Sheri Castle. Photos © 2018 David Leite. Photo © 2018 Hélène Dujardin. All rights reserved. All materials used with permission.

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