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    Instant Pot Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham

    Published: Dec 3, 2018 · Modified: May 30, 2022 by Anna 68 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Instant Pot Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham - ultra juicy, sweet and delicious ham with pineapple brown sugar glaze, cooked in the Instant Pot under 30 minutes.

    I serve this ham with Sweet Corn Casserole and use leftovers to make my Ham Casserole.

    Side shot of sliced ham with pineapple chunks.

    This Instant Pot Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham is the easiest way to cook the ham for your holiday dinner. It's juicy, delicious and the pineapple brown sugar glaze is irresistible! No more dry ham that cooks in the oven for hours. The Instant Pot pressure cooker can not only cook a turkey but also a ham, saving the oven space and lots of time for you! Cooking the ham in an oven takes about 1.5 hours, while the IP takes about 38 minutes, including the appliance coming to pressure and the natural pressure release.

    Since the ham is cooked already, all we need to do is to heat it up, just like you would do in the oven. The Instant Pot makes it easier and faster! Free up the oven for other dishes or desserts.

    Ingredients (your shopping list):

    • whole ham
    • brown sugar
    • pineapple bits with juice
    • cornstarch

    Instructions:

    • Start by mixing brown sugar, pineapple tidbits with juice and ground cloves in a medium bowl.
    • Add water to Instant Pot insert, place trivet inside. Set the ham, cut side down, on the trivet. Pour pineapple brown sugar mixture over ham. Close lid, press "manual" or "pressure cook" setting and set the timer to 15 minutes. The IP will take about 13 minutes to come to pressure.
    • Once done, let the Instant Pot release the pressure naturally. It will take about 10 minutes (it was 9.5 minutes for me). Carefully open the lid and remove ham onto a cutting board.
    • Make the pineapple brown sugar mixture into a glaze by thickening with a cornstarch slurry. Cornstarch will make the glaze clear. If you will use flour, it will be cloudy.
    • Slice ham and serve with glaze.

    I used a 6 lbs semi-boneless ham. That means it only has the thigh bone in. I used my 6 quart IP DUO to cook it. You may have to trim the ham to make it fit.

    Overhead shot of ham with pineapple chunks in the Instant Pot.

    Cooking time:

    I used a 6lb semi-boneless ham and cooked it for 15 minutes. The IP took exactly 13 minutes to come to pressure and once the timer was done, it took 9.5 minutes to release the pressure naturally. If your ham is spiral cut, bone-in, and 6 to 8 lbs, the time remains the same. It may just take longer to come to pressure. You may have to trim your ham to fit in the Instant Pot.

    If you are using ham that has not been cut yet, it will separate in few spots around the bone. It will not fall apart at all. It will make it easier for you to slice it away from the bone, before slicing for serving. Keep the bone, if you like, to make a soup later.

    Overhead shot of sliced ham in glass dish, next to gravy dish with glaze and the Instant Pot.

    The glaze:

    The mixture of brown sugar and pineapple tidbits with juice makes for a perfect flavor combo with ham. After the ham is done, remove it from the Instant Pot and place on a cutting board to rest. Make a cornstarch and water slurry, set the IP to saute setting and bring the pineapple mixture to a boil. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Turn of the Instant Pot, let the glaze cool before serving over ham slices.

    If you are broiling the ham, you can pour a few tablespoons of the glaze over ham before placing in the oven. Watch it closely so it won't burn.

    Close up shot of sliced ham with pineapple glaze.

    Sides to serve with ham:

    • Scalloped Potatoes
    • Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon
    • Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
    • Easy Broccoli Salad
    • Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes

    Freezing leftover ham:

    First, decide what you will use the leftover ham for. If it's soups and casseroles, dice the leftover ham. Place in freezer bags and squeeze as much air as possible, or use a vacuum seal. It will prevent ice crystals from forming on the meat. Leftover ham can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, and for up to 2 months in the freezer.

    If you want to turn the leftover ham into an easy Instant Pot breakfast, check out my new recipe for the Instant Pot Breakfast Egg Casserole! It's so easy and loaded with deliciousness!

    More Instant Pot holiday recipes:

    • 15 Best Instant Pot Holiday Recipes
    • Mashed Potatoes
    • Brussels Sprouts with bacon
    • Turkey Breast with gravy
    • Instant Pot Pot Roast

    Check out my Instant Pot Guide for Beginners, filled with all the info you need to get started with your new appliance!

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Ham slices on a platter.

    Instant Pot Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham

    Author: Anna
    Ultra juicy, sweet and delicious ham with pineapple brown sugar glaze, cooked in the Instant Pot under 30 minutes.
    4.96 from 21 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    coming to pressure 13 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 983 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 6 lb ham see note
    • 1 20 oz. can pineapple tidbits in juice
    • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1/4 cup water

    Instructions
     

    • Mix brown sugar, pineapple tidbits with juice and ground cloves in a medium bowl.
    • Add 1 cup of water to Instant Pot insert, place trivet inside. Set the ham, cut side down, on the trivet. Pour pineapple brown sugar mixture over ham.
    • Close lid, press “manual” or “pressure cook” setting and set the timer to 15 minutes. The IP will take about 13 minutes to come to pressure.
    • Once done, let the Instant Pot release the pressure naturally. It will take about 10 minutes (it was 9.5 minutes for me). Carefully open the lid and remove ham onto a cutting board. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
    • Make the pineapple brown sugar mixture: whisk cornstarch and water in small bowl. Press "saute" setting on your Instant Pot, bring it to a boil. Add cornstarch mixture and cook for about 2 minutes, or until it thickens. Cornstarch makes the glaze clear. If you will use flour, it will be cloudy.
    • Slice ham and serve with glaze.

    Video

    Notes

    The amount of sodium comes from the ham itself, not the ingredients used in this recipe. The amount of salt used in the curing process accounts for the high number. Check the label before purchasing ham, if you are on a low-sodium diet.
    I used 6.4 lbs semi-boneless ham. It was not precut. The semi-boneless ham has the leg bone but the shank bone is removed which makes carving easier. You can use spiral-cut bone-in ham. Just make sure to trim it to fit in your Instant Pot.
    You can broil the ham for 3 to 4 minutes if desired. Place ham on a baking sheet, pour 3 to 5 tablespoons of the pineapple brown sugar glaze over and place under broiler. Watch it closely so it won't burn.
    Count about 1/2 lb to 3/4 lb of ham serving per person.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 983kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 73g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 4047mg | Potassium: 1101mg | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3.4mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

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    1. Brenda says

      November 24, 2022 at 3:55 pm

      I made this ham and it was absolutely delicious! I had a spiral ham. I think I could have cooked it in about 9 minutes. I will be using my instant pot for my ham forever!!! Thanks much for this recipe ❤️

      Reply
      • Anna says

        December 19, 2022 at 10:02 pm

        Yay! I am so glad it was a success! Thank you, Brenda!

        Reply
    2. Stephanie says

      March 20, 2021 at 1:28 am

      5 stars
      I love to use my instant pot every chance I get. Ham is great in the IP. I really love the glaze on this.

      Reply
    3. Lisalia says

      March 20, 2021 at 12:23 am

      5 stars
      So we're making this for Easter this year because it turned out perfectly for my family Sunday dinner. Can't wait to have it again. SO SO good!

      Reply
    4. Laura Reese says

      March 19, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      This ham was delicious and the best way to make a ham. Love the flavors together.

      Reply
    5. Linda says

      December 30, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      How much time should you add for a larger ham

      Reply
    6. CJ says

      December 02, 2020 at 10:36 am

      Hi Anna,

      Is this in low or high pressure? TIA!

      Reply
    7. Linsey says

      October 07, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      How do I modify if I dont have a trivet to put in my insta pot? The only insert I have wont fit a ham on it.

      Reply
      • Cheryl says

        November 10, 2020 at 10:45 pm

        Crumple up some aluminum foil to put underneath the ham to keep it up off the bottom of the pot.

        Reply
      • joseph reckelhoff says

        April 17, 2022 at 8:55 am

        5 stars
        Use some cut up taters (sweet potatoes/yams work best) onions n carrots (big chunks) under the ham as a trivet. After cookin use a slotted spoon, pull out the veg...toss em in a bowl with a little garlic salt/powder, pinch of cayenne, and just a dadh or 2 of balsamic vinegar, (to level out the plating so your veggies dont taste just like the ham, just similair) throw em in a buttered pan. Cover with foil and roast in oven on 350 for a few minutes, then uncover and cook to your likeness. Thicken up that leftover ham juice on saute, thicken with a cornstarch slurry...and bam.

        Reply
    8. Allie says

      March 25, 2020 at 9:04 am

      So I’m a little new to cooking and it’s my first Easter being in charge 😳. How much brown sugar, pineapple tidbits, cornstarch, and water (for the cornstarch slurry) is needed? TIA! My husband is super excited to try it!

      Reply
      • Allie says

        March 25, 2020 at 9:06 am

        I’m a dope and found the info! Thanks for the recipe!

        Reply
        • Anna says

          March 27, 2020 at 11:59 am

          No problem, Allie! I hope you guys love the ham!

          Reply
    9. Kimberly W says

      December 24, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      Any thoughts on pre-slicing and layering the glaze/ham inside the stackable pots. (Pot in pot cooking method)? Wasn’t sure if it would be easier when it came to serving and getting the glaze flavor throughout.

      Reply
    10. Eileen says

      December 15, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      I tried this with a semi-boneless and it was wonderful. We bought a spiral ham to try next.
      A couple of questions:
      Should we change the cooking time where it’s been cut to avoid it drying out? Also, the spiral ham came with its own glaze packet. Thoughts on using that in addition to the pineapple glaze?
      Thanks!

      Reply
    11. Kenisha says

      November 19, 2019 at 9:10 am

      Can you do the recipe without the tidbits and just the juice?

      Reply
      • Garrett B. says

        November 28, 2019 at 1:11 pm

        Sure can. Just make an anchor using aluminum foil(make a long skinny piece by folding repeatedly) so you have something to pull out the ham after it's cooked.

        Reply
    12. Ranny says

      November 18, 2019 at 9:09 am

      For the glaze, do you pour out any remaining liquids from the ham before sauté the ingredients for the glaze? Or do you keep the liquid from the ham and just add in the ingredients for the glaze?

      Reply
      • JB says

        November 26, 2019 at 7:33 pm

        I would love to know the answer to this question too please!

        Reply
        • Anna says

          November 27, 2019 at 12:22 am

          Hi! I remove the ham and make the glaze with the liquid in the Instant Pot. Just add the cornstarch slurry and cook until it thickens. It will thicken even more as it cools. I hope this helps!

          Reply
    13. Rick says

      November 16, 2019 at 2:27 pm

      Semi-newbie with my IP. This looks great, and easy! I shop online for groceries where I go for curbside pickup (HEB in Texas.) I can't seem to find an uncooked ham when online shopping at the grocery store. What exactly should I be looking for?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 16, 2019 at 2:38 pm

        Hi Rick! This recipe calls for cooked ham. It is the most common one at any grocery store. I hope this helps!

        Reply
        • Rick says

          November 16, 2019 at 2:54 pm

          Thanks!!!

          Reply
          • Anna says

            November 16, 2019 at 5:06 pm

            Anytime! Let me know how you like it!

            Reply
    14. Karen says

      November 14, 2019 at 6:36 pm

      What size instant pot did you use? I have a 6 quart. I’m worried it won’t fit.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 14, 2019 at 6:52 pm

        Hi Karen! I have the 6 quart Instant Pot too. It fit just fine. You can always trim off the top to make sure the lid will close. I hope this helps!

        Reply
    15. Tiffany says

      July 30, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      I want to make sure that I understand this recipe correctly. When you set the 15 minute timer, does that include 13 minutes heat time with a total of 2 minute cook time?

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 30, 2019 at 4:53 pm

        Hi Tiffany! The timer won't start until your Instant Pot has come to pressure. So the first 10 to 13 minutes it will just show ON and once the pressure pin is up, it will start the timer and it will cook for 15 minutes. I hope that makes sense. Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
      • Mic says

        November 27, 2019 at 3:33 pm

        How long would you do for a 3lb boneless ham?

        Reply
    16. Jen says

      April 29, 2019 at 9:29 pm

      5 stars
      Hi! I made this tonight and it was so delicious and tender! My husband and even both my kids (extremely picky) loved it!! It seriously made my night that our whole family enjoyed a meal that I made. Its really a hassle to come up with meals that both my kids will eat. This is Added to my list. Thank you so much

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 29, 2019 at 10:17 pm

        Hi Jen! I hear you! My goal is to help busy parents to make dinner time easy for them and delicious for everyone. I am so glad the ham was a hit! Thank you so much for trying my recipe!

        Reply
    17. Teresa says

      April 23, 2019 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely yummy!! My first ham in the Instapot. The glaze was amazing!! My husband who likes ham with no sauce went back for seconds. We cooked the 8 lb ham for 15 minutes, would not cook it any longer. In fact next time we will go for 12 minutes to make sure it does not dry out.

      Reply
    18. Becca says

      April 21, 2019 at 8:31 am

      How long for a 10lbs ham?

      Reply
    19. Paula Giles says

      April 20, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      I couldn't find a 6 lb ham, so got a ham almost 4 lbs, but it's spiral. Should I cook it for less time?

      Reply
    20. Candy says

      April 13, 2019 at 7:41 pm

      How long should I cook a nearly 12 lb bone in ham in the IP? TIA

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 14, 2019 at 1:00 pm

        Hi Candy! My IP would not fit a 12lb ham. I can't say for sure who it would work.

        Reply
    21. Hannah says

      April 11, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      Could you use the same recipe and cook time for a smaller ham?

      Reply
    22. Miranda says

      March 19, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      The recipe says "add water to ip insert"
      How much water?

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 19, 2019 at 4:18 pm

        Hi Miranda! You need 1 cup of water. I hope this helps! Let me know if you make the ham!

        Reply
        • Chastity says

          April 12, 2020 at 11:49 am

          Can this be done with an uncooked ham and how ?

          Reply
          • Anna says

            April 12, 2020 at 3:01 pm

            Hi Chastity! I did not test it with uncooked ham. Sorry!

            Reply
    23. Diana says

      February 05, 2019 at 6:53 pm

      This was the best ham I've ever made. So moist and the glaze is delicious spooned on the ham.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 10, 2019 at 12:54 am

        Yay! That's fantastic, Diana! Thank you so much!

        Reply
        • Michelle T says

          March 30, 2020 at 6:36 pm

          5 stars
          I'm wondering how I would go about cooking this ham in my IP from frozen?? Do all the times stay the same or do I IP the cook time?

          Reply
    24. Adam says

      January 07, 2019 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      OMG! This ham recipe is amazing! It was a huge hit here for Christmas! Thank you so much for sharing it. The video is super helpful!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        January 08, 2019 at 12:45 am

        Hi Adam! I am so glad it was helpful! Thank you for making my recipe!

        Reply
    25. Dayna says

      December 29, 2018 at 1:35 pm

      Can you use a frozen ham?

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        January 02, 2019 at 2:09 am

        Hi Dayna! I did not test this recipe with a frozen ham. So sorry!

        Reply
    26. Sandra says

      December 09, 2018 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great addition to our holiday menu!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        December 10, 2018 at 12:49 pm

        That's awesome! Thanks, Sandra!

        Reply
    27. Cristine says

      December 09, 2018 at 8:58 am

      Is the time the same if you do not have a bone in the ham?

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        December 10, 2018 at 12:49 pm

        Yep! Mine was really small.

        Reply
    28. Amy says

      December 07, 2018 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      This ham looks so good! I love that glaze on top!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        December 07, 2018 at 1:37 pm

        Thanks, Amy!

        Reply
    29. Erin says

      December 05, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      This ham couldn't look any more perfect!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        December 06, 2018 at 12:40 am

        Thanks, Erin!

        Reply
    30. Catalina says

      December 04, 2018 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      This ham looks totally irresistible! I love the pineapple flavor!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        December 06, 2018 at 12:40 am

        Thanks, Catalina!

        Reply
    31. Dee says

      December 04, 2018 at 12:08 am

      5 stars
      This ham looks so delicious! Pineapple and brown sugar is a wonderful and classic combination

      Reply
    32. Dorothy says

      December 03, 2018 at 8:27 pm

      I have a slow cooker recipe for ham that I love. It is very similar to this, so I am really excited to try it in the IP!

      Reply
    33. Jennifer Lehner says

      December 03, 2018 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love this Instant Pot ham recipe! So easy to make and delicious!

      Reply
    34. Kristyn says

      December 03, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, yum!! So much faster in the instant pot!! This is juicy, tender, & so good!

      Reply
      • Ashlyn says

        October 06, 2019 at 3:42 pm

        4 stars
        I put my ham in for the same time and it was about a lb smaller, it came out a little cold. So next time i would put it in longer. The glaze however is really good. And the saute button really makes it a nice thick glaze ive never been able to do before.

        Reply
    35. Demeter says

      December 03, 2018 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a time saver! So perfect for any holiday meal.

      Reply
    36. kim says

      December 03, 2018 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      I would have never thought to make a ham in the instant pot!

      Reply
    37. Sabrina says

      December 03, 2018 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      Love how easy this show stopper is to make using an Instant Pot! Keeping my oven free for all of the sides will make holiday cooking a breeze!

      Reply
    38. Lauren says

      December 03, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      You have inspired me to make my Christmas ham in the Insant-Pot! I am looking forward to saving time!

      Reply
    39. Amy says

      December 03, 2018 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful, I've been looking for an Instant Pot recipe for this Christmas! I just got mine, Yay!

      Reply

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