Pressure Cooker Pineapple-Glazed Ham
Pressure Cooker Pineapple-Glazed Ham delivers a juicy, tender roast with a bright, fruity sweetness from crushed pineapple balanced by deep caramel notes of brown sugar and maple. Cooked straight from frozen and finished with a glossy, cornstarch-thickened glaze, it feels like a holiday centerpiece without the wait. Serve for a festive dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with sides and leftover sandwiches in mind.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Pineapple-Glazed Ham, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 20 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the ham on a trivet and place it inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Pour the crushed pineapple over the ham, then sprinkle the brown sugar and drizzle the maple syrup. Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure per the manufacturer's directions; set the timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 2
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) for fresh ham or 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for pre-cooked ham.
- 3
Remove the ham and trivet. Slice the ham and place the slices on a serving plate.
- 4
Select the Sauté function on the pressure cooker. Stir the water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour into the cooker and mix with the sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Pour over the ham.
- Calories 1140.78 kcal High 57%
- Protein 172.34 g Good Source 345%
- Carbohydrate 27.85 g 10%
- Total Fat 38.92 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 13.69 g High 68%
- Trans Fat 0.36 g High --
- Cholesterol 591.99 mg High 197%
- Sodium 13069.85 mg High 568%
- Dietary Fiber 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 25.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 78.19 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 12.73 mg Good Source 71%
- Potassium 2289.89 mg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin A 100.57 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 3.57 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Pineapple Glazed Ham is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bone In Ham, Cornstarch, Crushed Pineapple, and Dark Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 1140.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Pineapple-Glazed Ham made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Ham, Cornstarch, Crushed Pineapple, Dark Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Pineapple-Glazed Ham?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1140.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Pineapple-Glazed Ham easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Pineapple-Glazed Ham healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Pineapple-Glazed Ham has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 1140.78 calories and 172.34 g of protein, or 345% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 13069.85 mg (568% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.69 g (68% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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