Brown Sugar Glazed Ham in Instant Pot

Perfect for Holidays, Sunday nights or Weeknight Meals!

If you love a good glazed ham but don’t love the long oven time and guesswork that comes with it — this one’s for you. Cooking ham in the Instant Pot gives you a juicy, flavorful centerpiece without stress. It’s a simple, set-it-and-forget-it way to make the most beloved pork dish of the holidays.

Perfect for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or leftovers!

How to Make It

Prep your ham. Place your ham right into the Instant Pot.

Mix your glaze. Grab a small bowl and combine the good stuff, brown sugar, honey or maple syrup, pineapple juice, or a little jam if you're feeling fancy.

Pour & pressure cook. Coat the ham with your glaze mixture, close the lid, and pressure cook until warmed through and tender.

Glaze it up. After cooking, thicken some of the leftover glaze and drizzle it generously over the ham. Sticky, sweet perfection.

Slice & serve. Pair it with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or classic holiday sides.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Fast & flavorful. All the holiday magic, none of the long wait.

• Crowd-pleasing. Sweet glaze + savory ham = guaranteed compliments.

• Perfect for leftovers. Ham sandwiches, breakfast scrambles, soups — endless meal options.

A Few Tips

• Pick the right size. Make sure your ham fits comfortably in your Instant Pot.

• Sweeten smartly. Choose a glaze flavor that fits your meal — honey, maple, pineapple, or a fruit jam.

• Don’t toss the juices. Use extra glaze as a sauce — it’s liquid gold.

• Leftovers are a gift. Freeze sliced ham for easy future meals.

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