We are about a month out of the end of year holidays. So, the “new Year new Me” mentality as kicked in. Which includes deep cleaning. Naturally I wanted to start with the smallest part of the trailer, so I focused on my freezer. A large portion of our perfect Instant Pot Candied Ham is frozen and just staring at me begging to be made into something amazing. We grabbed it out this week and this recipe for Ham and Corn Chowder in the Instant Pot was born!
For this recipe specifically, Dave and I both believe it is the best option due to ease. It really is a “one pot” dump it and forget it solution. It also keeps little hands away from a hot stove (or hot plate in our situation). Our kids get involved in the cooking processes and the Instant Pot option provides them with the opportunity to help as needed AND keep them at a safe distance.
Additionally, the instant pot really helps infuse the soup with all of the flavors included. It just melts all those amazing flavors together ensuring that every bite is delicious.
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Ham and Corn Chowder in the Instant Pot
A savory corn chowder with 2 pounds of leftover spiral cut smoked ham or ham steaks, onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes pressure cooked into chowder heaven.
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Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Author: David Wayne (Instant Pot Dave)
Cost: $19
Equipment
Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
2 lbsHam chopped into bite size pieces I used 2 pounds of our leftover Candied Ham or 2 ham steaks are a perfect alternative
1Yellow Onion chopped medium
6Large Garlic Cloves diced
2Large Golden Potatoes chopped medium
215 oz cansCorn drained2 cans of corn, 16 oz frozen corn, or 5-6 ears of corn cut off the cob – which is preferred
2Large Carrots chopped medium
2Celery Stalks chopped medium
1tspDried Thyme
1tspDried Oregano
1tspSalt
1/2tspGranulated Garlic or Garlic Powder
1/2tspOnion Powder
1/2tspCrushed Red Peppers
1/2tspBlack Pepperfresh cracked prefered
2TbspButter sliced
2TbspOlive Oil
3cupsChicken Broth or 3 cups water and 3 tsp chicken bouillon
1cupCream
3TbspCorn Starch
1.5cupsMild or Medium Cheddar Cheese shredded the milder cheddars adds a more buttery taste compared to sharp
2-4Green Onions sliced thin
Instructions
Chop onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes into medium chunks and dice the garlic
Slice the butter into 5 slices to help it melt in the pot evenly
Press saute on your instant pot
When the pot is "Hot", add the butter slices stirring very often
When the butter is melted, stir in the olive oil and be careful not to burn the butter
Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery
Saute for ~4 minutes stirring every minute to prevent burning
Stir in the diced garlic and cancel the saute function
Add chicken broth, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, crushed red peppers, granulated garlic, and onion powder
Stir the seasoning into the broth scraping the bottom to make sure there is nothing burned on the bottom
Chop the leftover ham or ham steaks into medium chunks or slices and add the ham to the instant pot in an even layer over the broth and sauteed vegetables
Add the chopped potatoes into an even layer over the ham
Add the drained corn on top of the potatoes in another even layer
Remember not to stir the ingredients, it's very tempting
Put the instant pot lid on and seal the pressure release valve
Pressure cook for 10 minutes
When the ten minutes are finished, open the pressure release valve
When the pin has dropped, remove the lid
Mix 1 cup of cream with 3 Tbsp cornstarch until smooth and pour over the corn
Press Saute on your instant pot and stir the cornstarch and cream slurry into the corn chowder
Let the chowder develop a good simmer, about 3-4 minutes, and stir scraping the bottom as you go
Shred about 1 and 1/2 cups of mild or medium cheddar cheese
When the chowder has developed a good simmer again, cancel saute and add the shredded cheddar cheese
Stir the ingredients well
Thin slice 2-4 green onions
Fill your bowls with the ham and corn chowder using a ladle or large spoon and top with as much sliced green onion as you prefer
It will be as hot as lava so let it sit for about 8 minutes before you dig in
Video
Notes from the Cook
As far as the corn you should add, I would say the best flavor is fresh corn cut off the cob. From there, canned corn works very well. We also have used frozen corn as well, but have found that out of the three options it is the least flavorful. Frozen corn will be the heartier corn (in our experience). If that helps you decide!
As stated above, the ham in this recipe is what we have left over from the holidays. Other good substitutes are:
1 pound ham steaks from the meat department
1-2 pounds of thick cut black forest ham from the deli
1-2 pounds of ham off the bone from the deli
This is a very delicious and hearty ham and corn chowder that will leave your family going back for seconds. Enjoy your Chowder!
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