Instant Pot Holiday Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
Instant Pot Holiday Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze is the ultimate centerpiece for festive gatherings. This succulent ham, glazed with a perfect blend of brown sugar and spices, creates an irresistible aroma that fills your home. Easy to prepare in an Instant Pot, it allows you to spend more time with loved ones while delivering tender, juicy meat that’s sure to impress. Elevate your holiday feast with this stunning dish that tastes as delightful as it looks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 lbs bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and pour 1 cup of pineapple juice into the Instant Pot.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey, ground cloves, and cinnamon until combined.
- Place the ham in the pot and generously coat it with the glaze mixture.
- Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and set it to high pressure for 15 minutes per pound (approximately 2 hours for an 8 lb ham).
- Allow the ham to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing to let juices redistribute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the ham briefly in the Instant Pot before glazing. - Experiment by substituting brown sugar with maple syrup or adding fruit juices like orange juice for a unique twist.