Instant Pot Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham Recipe

featured instant pot pineapple brown sugar ham.

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Instant Pot Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham Recipe

Instant Pot Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham is an easy to make holiday entree that's sweet, savory, and so easy to make! This recipe requires only three key ingredients: ham, brown sugar, and pineapples. Toss in some cornstarch if you'd like to make a sweet glaze and you've got yourself a stunning holiday centerpiece!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

For the Ham

3-4 pounds boneless sliced ham (see note)
¼ cup brown sugar
20 ounces pineapple slices in 100% juice (1 can)

For the Glaze (optional)

2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

Pour ½ cup water into your Instant Pot and place the trivet insert on the bottom.
Place the ham on the trivet and then sprinkle over the brown sugar.
3-4 pounds boneless sliced ham, ¼ cup brown sugar
Place the pineapple slices in the Instant Pot and pour the pineapple juice over the ham.
20 ounces pineapple slices in 100% juice
Attach the lid and ensure the valve is in the “sealing” position. Pressure cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
When the Instant Pot has finished, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes. Then release the rest of the pressure manually by switching the valve to the “venting” position.
Optional: To make a glaze, remove the ham and pineapple from the Instant Pot. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté and whisk 2 teaspoons of cornstarch into the liquid. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, or until the glaze is your desired consistency.
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Serve this ham immediately with the pineapple slices and glaze, if using.

Notes

Ham: I’m using a 3.5-pound Boneless Sliced “Anytime” Ham for this recipe– make sure to use a small fully-cooked boneless ham.
The amount of sodium in this recipe is mostly due to the ham itself. If you're on a low-sodium diet, check the label on your ham!
For crispy ham, place the ham on a rimmed baking sheet, brush with a few tablespoons of the glaze, and broil in the oven for 3-4 minutes.

Storage: Store instant pot pineapple brown sugar ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in a Ziplock bag with parchment between the slices for up to 3 months.

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