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Ready in 15 minutes and just the right amount of ham for 1-2 people, a glazed ham steak is the perfect way to enjoy ham without eating ham leftovers for days!
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
A glazed ham steak is the perfect way to enjoy a ham steak dinner without having leftover ham for days. It is easy, convenient and is ready in minutes. It is the perfect amount of ham for 1-2 people. Perfect for a small scale Easter or Christmas dinner.
What is a Ham Steak?
A ham steak is a slice of ham from a whole ham. It is can come with a bone in the middle or boneless. You want to make sure the package says, “fully cooked.”
Ingredients Needed
- Ham Steak. Be sure it is fully cooked about 1/3 – 1/2 inch thick. If your ham is thinner, cook for less time. In can be boneless or bone-in.
- Brown Sugar
- Maple Syrup. Can also substitute honey if preferred.
- Mustard. Can use Dijon mustard, plain yellow mustard or a spicy mustard if you prefer.
- Paprika or cayenne pepper for a bit more kick.
- Apple Cider Vinegar. Can also use white vinegar
- Butter.
How to Make a Glazed Ham Steak
- Mix together sweet glaze ingredients in a small bowl, including sugar, maple syrup, mustard, paprika, and vinegar.
- Melt butter in a cast iron pan or other heavy frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook ham for 2-3 minutes on each side or until it begins to brown around the edges.
- Brush ham with glaze and turn over, cook for 2-3 minutes until the glaze becomes thickened and sticky.
- Add glaze to other side of ham and flip over and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Cook until ham is heated through and glaze is caramelized and sticky.
Ways to Use Leftover Ham
- Fried Rice
- Overnight Breakfast Casserole
- Roasted Walnut and Ham Pasta
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Cheesy Potatoes
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will leftover ham last?
Ham is good for 5-7 days in the refrigerator. Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Can I freeze ham steak?
You can. Be sure and put it into an airtight freezer container. I can be in the freezer for up to two months.
What is the best way to reheat ham steak?
Microwave: Place on a microwave safe plate and cover with a lid or microwave safe plastic wrap. Heat in 30 second intervals until desired temperature is reached.
Oven: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and place ham steak on a oven safe plate or baking dish. Cover with foil and heat for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Stove Top: Place ham in a non stick skillet over medium low heat. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until heated through.
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Glazed Ham Steak
Ingredients
- 1 – 1.5 lb. ham steak bone in or boneless
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp mustard I use Dijon mustard
- 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp paprika or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Mix together glaze ingredients – brown sugar, maple syrup, mustard, vinegar and paprika.
- Melt butter in a frying pan. Add ham steak.
- Brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Brush each side with glaze mixture and cook for 2-3 more minutes per side or until glaze caramelizes and is sticky.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Tips & Notes:
- Be sure it is fully cooked about 1/3 – 1/2 inch thick. If your ham is thinner, cook for less time.
- You can use whatever kind of mustard you prefer. Dijon, yellow, spicy, brown etc.
Oven: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and place ham steak on a oven safe plate or baking dish. Cover with foil and heat for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Stove Top: Place ham in a non stick skillet over medium low heat. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until heated through.
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Lynette Freed says
Delicious! My husband loved it!