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Copycat Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham

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Recipe Cost $22.57
Recipe Serving Cost $2.26
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This Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham recipe is a delicious copycat that will save you a lot of money! It serves 10 and costs $22.57 to make. That’s just $2.26 per serving! via @easybudgetrecipesThis Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham recipe is a delicious copycat that will save you a lot of money! It serves 10 and costs $22.57 to make. That’s just $2.26 per serving! via @easybudgetrecipesThis Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham recipe is a delicious copycat that will save you a lot of money! It serves 10 and costs $22.57 to make. That’s just $2.26 per serving! via @easybudgetrecipes

This Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham recipe is a delicious copycat that will save you a lot of money! It serves 10 and costs $22.57 to make. That’s just $2.26 per serving!

For more Holiday inspired main-dish recipes, check out our Christmas Beef Chuck Roast and our Instant Pot Turkey Breast. 

Finished Honey Baked Ham with text overlay for social media.

Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham

When we picture our perfect holiday dinner, it involves family, delicious food, and no stress! What about you? Slaving in the kitchen for hours does not sound fun to us at all. What does sound fun, you ask? An easy and flavorful dish. That’s what we are offering you today with this Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham. We love a good Instant Pot Recipe! 

It is so juicy with an over the top flavorful glaze made in no time at all. Making a Honey Baked Ham in an Instant Pot is life-changing, people. The ham is steamed to perfection in the Instant Pot. It makes the holiday so much easier so you can truly enjoy the day with your loved ones. 

No need to buy an EXPENSIVE pre-made Honey Baked Ham ever again! You will save money cooking it on your own, and it will taste even better! This Instant Pot recipe is perfect for Easter, Christmas, family dinners, and every day in between! 

Finished Honey Baked Ham on a white platter infant of an Instant Pot.

Can you put aluminum foil in an instant pot?

Yes, you can use aluminum foil in an Instant Pot. You can use the foil as a “lifter” to help place and remove bowls in the Instant Pot. 

How do you cook a ham without drying it out?

The trick to keeping a ham moist is to wrap it in foil. This helps keep the moisture in. Brushing the ham with a glaze after cooking the ham will also help give the ham extra moisture. 

What can I use if I don’t have a trivet for instant pot?

Have no fear if you do not have a trivet for your Instant Pot. There are several items you can use as a substitute that you probably have at least one of. Some items you can use are a stainless steel cookie cutter, a screen from the food mill, an upside-down ceramic or stainless steel bowl, or a steamer basket. Beth and Jess have even used two forks overlapping each other in a pinch!

How much will this recipe cost:

All of the ingredients needed to make Copycat Honey Baked Ham in the Instant Pot.

RECIPE COST: $22.57

PRICE PER SERVING: $2.26

  • 3-5 pound spiral sliced ham – $20.90
  • 1 1/2 cups water – $0
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice –  $0.25
  • 1/3 cup honey – $0.91
  • 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar – $0.06
  • 3/4 cups granulated sugar – $0.18
  • 3/4 teaspoons onion powder – $0.02
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon – $0.02
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg – $0.15
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika – $0.01
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves – $0.06
  • pinch allspice – $0.01
  • 6 Tablespoons ham juice – $0

To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained.

Compared to the original Honey Baked Ham, our recipe is so much more economical! The original will run you around $90 for a similar-sized ham. 

How to Make Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham Recipe:

STEP ONE: First, place the trivet inside of the instant pot and pour in water. Next, in a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, and brown sugar.

STEP TWO: Then place the ham on a sheet of heavy-duty foil that is big enough to almost cover the ham. Fold and crease the foil so that it fits like a bowl around the ham. 

STEP THREE: Next, separate the ham’s slices so that the glaze can get between the slices. Then, slowly pour the glaze over the ham, and make sure the foil stays wrapped around the ham.

STEP FOUR: Carefully place the ham in the Instant Pot onto the trivet. Then close the lid, and place the vent to “sealed.” Cook on HIGH pressure for 20 minutes. When it is done, let the Instant Pot naturally release for 15 minutes. Then, move the vent to “venting.”

STEP FIVE: Using an instant-read thermometer to ensure the ham’s internal temperature is between 135-150 degrees F. Remove the ham from the Instant Pot and place it on a large platter. 

STEP SIX: Make the glaze in the Instant Pot and brush the ham with the glaze before serving. 

A picture collage of how to make honey ham recipe for social media.

Cook’s Tools:

  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • Instant Pot
  • instant-read thermometer
  • measuring spoons

How long is this good for:

  • Serve: The ham can sit at room temperature for no longer than 2 hours. 
  • Store: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure you drizzle the ham with a little of the ham juice before storing it. 
  • Freeze: Place ham in freezer-safe containers or freezer Ziploc bags. The ham will keep in the freezer for up to 3-4 months. 

How to get the kids involved with this recipe:

  • Ages 2-3: Let them help you pour the glaze over the ham. 
  • Ages 4-5: Let them help measure out the spices and mix them in the Instant Pot. They can also help brush the cooked ham with the final glaze. 
  • Ages 6-8: Teach them how to turn on the Instant Pot. Let them measure and whisk together the pineapple juice, honey, and brown sugar.
  • Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe. 
  • Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!

Discover why we love getting the kids involved in the kitchen and more tips in our How to Get Kids Involved In Cooking article.

What to Serve with Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham:

  • Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots 
  • Easy Orange Cranberry Sauce
  • Green Beans Almondine
  • Crockpot Broccoli Casserole
  • Jenna’s Naughty Mashed Potatoes
  • Large Batch 1-Hour Dinner Rolls
  • 1 Hour French Bread
  • French-Bread Stuffing
  • Green Bean Casserole
  • Hash Brown Casserole-Funeral Potatoes
  • Oven Roasted Potatoes
  • Sweet Potato Casserole

More Instant Pot Recipes:

  • Mac and Cheese
  • Shredded Chicken
  • Instant Pot Turkey Breast
  • Turkey Gravy
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Meatloaf
  • Instant Pot Pulled Pork
  • Refried Beans
Brushing on the glaze of our copycat honey baked ham.
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Copycat Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham

Recipe Cost $22.57
Recipe Serving Cost $2.26
This Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham recipe is a delicious copycat that will save you a lot of money! It serves 10 and costs $22.57 to make. That’s just $2.26 per serving!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
BRINGING IP UP TO TEMP & VENTING35 mins
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: copycat recipe, ham
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Easy Budget Recipes Original!

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • Instant Pot
  • instant-read thermometer
  • Measuring spoons
  • Liquid measuring cup

Ingredients

FOR THE HAM:

  • 3-5 pound spiral sliced ham thawed
  • 1 ½ cups water

FOR THE GLAZE:

  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar

FOR THE FINAL GLAZE:

  • ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoons onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • pinch allspice
  • 6 Tablespoons ham juice
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Instructions

PREP INSTANT POT:

  • Place the trivet inside of the instant pot and pour in water.

MAKE GLAZE:

  • In a small bowl whisk together pineapple juice, honey, and brown sugar.
    Whisk together the ham glaze in a small bowl.

PREP HAM:

  • Place the ham on a sheet of heavy-duty foil that is big enough to almost cover the ham. Fold and crease the foil so that it fits like a bowl around the ham.
  • Separate the slices of the ham so that the glaze can get between the slices. Slowly pour the glaze over the ham, and make sure the foil stays wrapped around the ham.
    Pour the ham glaze between slices of ham.

COOK HAM:

  • Carefully place the ham in the Instant Pot onto the trivet.
    Wrap up the ham an place it into the Instant Pot and cook.
  • Close the lid, and place the vent to “sealed”. Cook on HIGH pressure for 20 minutes.
  • Let the Instant Pot naturally release for 15 minutes. Then, move the vent to “venting”.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure the ham’s internal temperature is between 135-150 degrees F. If it’s not, then cook for another 4-5 minutes on HIGH.
  • Remove the ham from the Instant Pot and place it on a large platter, make sure the foil is still wrapped around it.
    Place the cooked ham on a platter.

MAKE FINAL GLAZE:

  • Remove all but 6 tablespoons of the ham juice left in the instant pot. Whisk the granulated sugar, onion powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, paprika, cloves, allspice into the ham juice in the instant pot.
    Add the glaze ingredients to the instant pot insert and cook until reduced and thickened.
  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it boil for 1 minute so it can thicken a little, and then turn off the instant pot and transfer the glaze to a small bowl to cool for 5 minutes (it will thicken as it cools).

FINISH HAM:

  • Remove the ham from the foil (be careful, hot ham juice will spill out) and place the ham on a serving tray. Brush the ham with the glaze and serve.
    Finished Honey Baked Ham on a white platter infant of an Instant Pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 2099mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg
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This Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham recipe is a delicious copycat that will save you a lot of money! It serves 10 and costs $22.57 to make. That’s just $2.26 per serving!

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  1. Krystle

    March 9, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t believe this this came out of my Instant pot, so good! Planning to make again for Easter.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      March 9, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      That’s awesome! Thank you!

  2. Jenn

    March 10, 2020 at 7:36 am

    5 stars
    I had no idea honey baked ham was so easy to make in the instant pot! Total spring holiday game changer right here!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      March 10, 2020 at 10:08 am

      It’s a total game changer!! Enjoy!

  3. Nerlande

    April 17, 2020 at 10:03 pm

    That looks so delicious this is such a great recipe

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      April 17, 2020 at 10:13 pm

      Thanks so much! We love this recipe!

  4. Pavani

    October 21, 2020 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    Wow, that is such a perfectly made Honey baked ham recipe. Also it is made in the Instant Pot – so convenient and so easy. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 21, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      Thank you for your review Pavani! Happy you found us!

  5. Tawnie

    October 21, 2020 at 11:34 am

    5 stars
    Wow this was SO simple to make and super flavorful. I don’t want to make ham any other way now!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 21, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      It’s the only way to make ham! So easy!

  6. Jere Cassidy

    October 21, 2020 at 11:36 am

    5 stars
    I just can’t bring myself to pay for a Honeybaked Ham so I am excited to make this in the IP. It looks moist and delicious and that glaze always adds so much flavor.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 21, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      We are right there with you Jere!

  7. Noelle Simpson

    October 21, 2020 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    Yum! I love the flavors in this ham, great idea!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 21, 2020 at 12:37 pm

      Thank you Noelle!

  8. Angela

    October 21, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    5 stars
    Great ham recipe without heating up the oven! I love the instant pot!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 21, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      The Instant Pot is the best!

  9. Chris Collins

    November 3, 2020 at 11:46 am

    5 stars
    I’m always on the hunt for new ham recipes so I’ll definitely be giving this a go! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      November 3, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      It is super easy and so so tasty!

  10. Chrissie Baker

    November 3, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    5 stars
    This flavor combination is everything! It’s a great addition to the ham.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      November 3, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks Chrissie!

  11. Luci

    November 3, 2020 at 12:48 pm

    5 stars
    I was shocked how easy and delicious honey baked ham in an instant pot is! It is so flavorful and is the perfect stress free meal!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      November 3, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      Totally stress-free!

  12. Priya Lakshminarayan

    November 3, 2020 at 1:02 pm

    5 stars
    Love how flavorful this is! Such an easy recipe too!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      November 3, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      So happy you love it as much as we do!

  13. Taylor Kiser

    November 3, 2020 at 1:27 pm

    5 stars
    So easy thanks to the instant pot! This will be perfect for the holidays!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      November 3, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      The Instant Pot is literally life-changing!

  14. Evva

    November 8, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    What size instant pot do I need for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      November 9, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      Hi, a 6qt Instant Pot will work.

  15. Lacy

    December 13, 2020 at 2:36 am

    I can’t wait to make this for Christmas! Is there anything the instant pot can’t do?! Probably a goofy question – but do I start with a raw spiral cut ham or one of the ones that are precooked for reheating?

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 15, 2020 at 6:53 am

      Hi Lacy, a precooked ham is perfect for this recipe in the Instant Pot!

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