Instant Pot Boneless Ham can be prepared effortlessly for a succulent and flavorful result. This recipe delivers a juicy, tender ham in a fraction of the time usually required by traditional oven-baking methods.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 or 1/2 boneless ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 can, 20 oz, pineapple chunks and juice
Tip: Although I used a quarter-size ham for this particular recipe, I suggest using a half-size ham as long as it fits into your IP. I have the 6-quart IP.
Instructions:
1. Begin by placing the ham into the instant pot, with the skin side facing up.
2. Then add 1 can of undrained pineapple chunks and juice to the ham in the instant pot.
3. Next, pour 1 cup of brown sugar over ham and pineapples.
4. Finally, add a half cup of honey.
5. Place the lid on your instant pot and seal shut. Close the pressure release valve and set the instant pot to manual, high pressure for 8 minutes.
6. When the cooking cycle is complete, quickly release the pressure and open the lid of your Instant Pot. Slice and serve the instant pot boneless ham with the side dishes of your choice.
Instant Pot Ham With Brown Sugar and Pineapple
Ingredients
- 1/4 or 1/2 boneless ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 can 20 oz, pineapple chunks and juice
Instructions
- Place ham into the instant pot, skin side up.
- Add 1 can of pineapple, with the juice, to the ham.
- Pour 1 cup of brown sugar over the ham and pineapples
- Add a half a cup of honey
- Close the instant pot and seal the lid. Close the pressure release valve. Set the instant pot to manual, high pressure for 8 minutes.
- When cooking cycle is done, quickly release the pressure and open the lid. Slice ham before serving.
This did not work. I had to put it back in the pot for another 9 minutes.
Hi Tami, it all depends on the size ham you use, and also whether or not it was boneless.
Me too. I’m at 18 minutes so far and still not done–boneless. I’m trying another 5 minutes. This better be damn good. LOL
What can you use in place of pineapple chunks not a fan?
Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for stopping by. You could use papaya, guava, or mangos if you prefer not to use pineapple chunks. Enjoy!
Followed recipe exactly. Best ham I have ever had! Five stars for sure. Thank you
Awesome Beth! Thank you so much for leaving this feedback. It is always appreciated. Have a great weekend.
What size ham did you use? I have a 1.5 lb id like to use. Wondering how long I should cook for?
Although I used a quarter size ham for this particular recipe, I suggest using a half size ham as long as it fits into your IP. I have the 6 quart IP. I would adjust the time by 1-2 more minutes.
Can I use crushed pineapple…I don’t have chunks.
I don’t see why you couldn’t? Winona
How many pounds is 1/2 a ham?
We made this for our Christmas dinner last year and it was amazing. I have a request to make it again tonight so here we go! It was SO good and so simple to make. I love dummy proof recipes. 😀
If you are using a frozen 1/2 ham, how long should I cook it for?
Wow, the times are way off on this recipe. It took 23 minutes to heat up the ham to 135 degrees. (I kept adding 5 more minutes over and over again) At that point I was just done trying to cook it higher and it was fully cooked anyway. Boneless, 2.5 pounds. I don’t know how anyone could cook this ham to 145 degrees in 8 minutes unless it is tiny and only 2 inches thick.