Instant Pot Baked Ham Recipe

When you're short on time and need to fix a big dinner or holiday meal, try this instant pot baked ham. The popular pressure cooker can also be a lifesaver if you simply don't have the oven space. The ham needs very little prep time and the actual cook time is only 20 to 30 minutes. While the ham is cooking, you can be busy fixing other side dishes and casseroles. Ham is wonderful with sweet potatoes, or serve it with mashed potatoes and your family's favorite vegetable sides. Pineapple, brown sugar, and some honey or maple syrup make up the glaze. The sweet mixture is cooked down and reduced to make a thick and flavorful finish for the ham. A splash of bourbon gives the tasty glaze "Spirit, " But feel free to omit it if you wish. The ham is ready to slice and eat as soon as it comes out of the instant pot, but the reduced glaze and about 15 minutes in the oven make it truly spectacular.