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Instant Pot® Ham
Prep
10 mins
Cook
50 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
My Instant Pot has been a total game changer for weeknight dinners, and this ham recipe is proof of why. You get a tender, juicy ham with a beautiful sweet and tangy glaze in just an hour, which means no thawing required and minimal hands on time. The crushed pineapple adds wonderful flavor while bringing natural enzymes that aid digestion, plus it keeps everything moist without extra fat. This is honestly one of my go to recipes when I need to feed a crowd without spending all day in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 11 (2 pound) frozen whole ham
- 11 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar¼ cup dark brown sugar
- 22 tablespoons maple syrup
- 11 tablespoon cornstarch
- 22 tablespoons water, or as needed
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Instructions
- 1
Place ham on a trivet and set it inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Pour crushed pineapple over ham. Sprinkle brown sugar and drizzle maple syrup on top. Secure the lid with vent closed.
- 2
Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Remove ham and trivet. Cut ham into slices and place on a plate.
- 4
Select Saute setting on the pressure cooker. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir mixture into the pot, bring to a boil, and stir until thickened. Pour sauce over the ham.
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