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Instant Pot Ham
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Instant Pot Ham

Instant Pot Ham involves cooking a spiral-cut ham in pineapple juice with a brown sugar and maple syrup glaze under high pressure for tender, flavorful results. The glaze is finished by thickening the cooking liquid on sauté mode. This method speeds a traditionally slow-cooked ham while creating a sweet and sticky coating, suitable for holiday meals or hearty gatherings.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 398 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 lb ham spiral cut
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup do not use artificially flavored pancake syrup
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • cooking spray
  • herbs fresh, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Coat a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot with cooking spray. Make sure your ham fits in the pot, if not you can trim it a bit to fit.
  2. Pour the pineapple juice into the bottom of the pot.
  3. Place an Instant Pot trivet in the pot if you have one. Place the ham cut side down on the trivet, or in the bottom of the pot.
  4. Rub the brown sugar all over the ham, then pour the maple syrup over the top.
  5. Seal the pot, then select Manual High Pressure. Cook for 12 minutes.
  6. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to manually release pressure.
  7. Remove the ham from the pot and cover to keep warm.
  8. Turn the pot to Saute, then bring the glaze mixture in the bottom to a simmer.
  9. Place the corn starch in a small bowl and whisk with 3 tablespoons of water until smooth.
  10. Pour the corn starch mixture into the pot. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until glaze has thickened.
  11. Pour the glaze over the ham.
  12. Optional step: If you want, you can broil the ham in the oven at this point on a sheet pan for 3-4 minutes or until glaze has caramelized.
  13. Transfer the ham to a platter. Decorate the serving platter with fresh herbs if desired, then serve.

Notes

  • Check the ham size to confirm it fits in your Instant Pot; 6 quart pots suit 4-6 lb hams, larger hams require 8 quart pots.
  • Use an Instant Pot trivet to ease lifting and removing the ham after cooking; it's optional but helpful.
  • Broiling the ham after glazing is optional but adds caramelized texture and flavor to the glaze.

Nutrition Information

Calories 398kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 597mg (25%) Potassium 489mg (10%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398

% Daily Value*

Calories 398kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 597mg 25%
Potassium 489mg 10%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.