Instant Pot Maple Glazed Ham

Step 1

With a sharp knife, cut slits (do not go deep) into ham to make a diamond shape.

Step 2

Add Soda to Instant Pot cooking pot.

Step 3

Whisk together Glaze ingredients and set aside.

Step 4

Place ham on top of the trivet (w/handles if you have).

Step 5

Stud the ham with the cloves.

Step 6

Use a basting brush and paint some of the glaze all over the ham, making sure to get the glaze into the cuts in the ham.

Step 7

Place ham with trivet into cooking pot above the soda/liquid.

Step 8

Lock on Lid and close Pressure Valve.  Cook at low pressure (most machines default to high pressure) for 15 minutes.  Wait 15 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure.

Step 9

Remove the lid and turn off the pressure cooker.

Step 10

Use the basting brush and add a heavy coat of glaze all over ham.

Step 11

Place Crisplid on top and set temperature to 350 degrees. Set the timer for 5 minutes.

Step 12

Keep an eye on the ham and when caramelized enough for your tastes, remove it from the pressure cooker. Use the Crisplid as long as you need to get the desired color on your ham.

Step 13

Serve ham with the rest of the glaze on the side.