With Easter just around the corner, I wanted to share three simple and delicious ways to cook your pastured-pork ham to perfection.
Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy meal with your loved ones, these easy recipes will guarantee a succulent and flavorful ham that your family and friends will love.
Choose the method that best suits you, and get ready to enjoy a mouthwatering pastured-pork ham that will be the highlight of your Easter celebration!
No one wants an overcooked ham at Easter Dinner. Check out the recommended cooking times included with each recipe.
Wishing you a joyous Easter filled with delicious food and cherished moments!
#1: Oven-Baked Ham:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Place your pastured-pork ham in a roasting pan and score the surface with shallow cuts.
- Mix together 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 1 TBsp mustard, and a dash (1/4 tsp) of cloves to create a glaze
- Brush the glaze over the ham and bake for approximately 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
- Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This method ensures a beautifully caramelized exterior and juicy interior.
Oven-Baked Ham Cooking Times by Weight
Cook your ham at 325*F for about 15 minutes per pound .
- 3 to 4 Pound Ham: 45 minutes to 1 hour
- 5 to 6 Pound Ham: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 1/2 hours
- 7 to 8 Pound Ham: 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours
- 8 to 10 Pound Ham: 2 hours to 2 1/2 hours
- 10 to 12 Pound Ham: 2 1/2 hours to 3 hours
#2: Crockpot Ham
Is your oven packed full of side-dishes? Here’s how to get a tender flavorful ham in the crockpot.
- Place your pastured-pork ham in a slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine, 1/2 cup honey, 1 TBsp Dijon mustard, 1 TBsp minced garlic, and a splash of apple cider vinegar.
- Pour the mixture over the ham, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the ham is tender and juicy.
- The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a melt-in-your -mouth ham that requires minimal effort.
Crock Pot Cooking Times by Weight
- 4 to 6 Pound Ham: 2 to 3 hours
- 8 to 10 Pound Ham: 4 to 6 hours
- For Best Results, cook your ham until it reaches an internal temperature of 140*F.
#3: Instant Pot Ham
- Coat a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot with non-stick cooking spray. If the ham is too big, you can trim it down to fit the pot.
- Pour 1/2 cup apple juice into the bottom of the pot.
- Place the trivet in the pot if you have one. Place the ham cut side down on the trivet, or in the bottom of the pot.
- In a small saucepan, stir together 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 1 TBsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp cloves, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Cook over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes or until the glaze has warmed through.
- Rub half of the brown sugar glaze on top of the ham. Save the other half for later.
- Seal the pot, then select Manual High Pressure. Set the time for 15 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to manually release pressure.
- Carefully remove the ham from the pot, it will be hot. Place it in a 13×9 baking dish, and cover with foil to keep moist and warm.
- OPTIONAL: Reheat the remaining glaze in the saucepan, and pour the rest over the ham in the baking dish.
- Set your oven to the broil setting, and place the ham in the oven uncovered for 2-4 minutes, or until glaze has caramelized. Watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn.
- Slice the ham using a sharp knife, and serve on a platter!
Instant Pot Cooking Times by Weight
If you are wondering how long to cook instant pot ham then you will need to know the weight of your ham first! Here is a helpful chart for the correct times depending on the weight of your ham.
- 3 Pound Ham: 5 minutes + 10 minute natural release
- 4 Pound Ham: 7 minutes + 10 minute natural release
- 5 Pound Ham: 9 minutes + 10 minute natural release
- 6 Pound Ham: 11 minutes + 10 minute natural release
- 7 Pound Ham: 13 minutes +10 minute natural release
- 8 Pound Ham: 15 minutes + 10 minute natural release
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