Name: Instant Pot Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 9 Servings
Cuisine: American

Instant Pot Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar

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Instant Pot Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar

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Instructions

Place the trivet with the handles in an 8 quart instant pot.

Pour the water into the instant pot.

Place the ham in the middle of the foil and fold up the sides of the foil to make a bowl for the ham.

Rub the brown sugar over the ham and pineapple juice over the top making sure that all the ingredients stay in the foil.

Then place the foil wrapped ham in the instant pot on top of the trivet.

Seal the instant pot and cook on high pressure for 2 minutes per pound of ham, and add 10 minutes because of the foil.

Then allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 10 minutes and then do a quick release after this time.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Score the Ham Surface 🔪
Cut shallow diagonal lines across the ham's exterior in a crosshatch pattern before cooking to allow the brown sugar glaze to penetrate deeply and caramelize evenly for maximum flavor development.
Use Pineapple Juice as Liquid 💧
Measure your cooking liquid using the pineapple juice from the can first, then add water as needed—this adds natural sweetness and acidity that enhances the overall glaze without extra sugar.
Quick Release for Glazing 💨
After the pressure cook cycle, use quick release and immediately switch to sauté mode to reduce and concentrate the liquid into a thick, glossy glaze that clings beautifully to the ham.
Arrange Pineapple Rings Strategically 🍍
Add pineapple rings during the last 5 minutes of cooking to prevent them from becoming mushy while still allowing them to warm through and absorb the glaze for optimal texture and presentation.
Brown Sugar Caramelization Timing ⏱️
Mix your brown sugar with a splash of pineapple juice into a paste before cooking rather than sprinkling it dry, ensuring even distribution and preventing clumping for a silky, caramelized finish.

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