Ham steaks are coated in a sweet and simple glaze and pan-fried to perfection for a meal that’s on the table in less than 10 minutes.
These steaks pair well with almost any side dish.
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What is a Ham Steak?
Ham steak is simply a slice of ham cut from a whole ham roast. It’s often sold at the grocery store boneless and pre-cooked, making it a quick and easy meal option. You can also buy ham steaks with a bone in the middle, which cook the same way. Ensure the package says “fully cooked.”
This ham steaks recipe is great for a quick meal and great for when you don’t have time to bake a whole ham and they can be used in sandwiches, soups, and salads.
How to Cook Ham Steak
This simple weeknight meal is ready in less than 10 minutes.
- Fry ham steaks in a skillet with butter (as per the recipe below).
- Combine glaze ingredients and brush over ham steaks.
- Continue to cook until the glaze is cooked onto the steaks.
What to Serve with Ham Steak
For dinner, serve with a dollop of mustard and add garlic mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes and a veggie like parmesan roasted broccoli or green beans.
For breakfast, serve with poached eggs!
Leftovers
Store leftover ham steaks in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Use them in your favorite leftover ham recipes.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ham steaks
For the Glaze
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, maple syrup, mustard, butter, and cider vinegar. Brush the glaze mixture over both sides of the ham.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the ham steaks and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Flip and cook for an additional 2 -3 minutes until heated through, and the glaze is sticky.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Ham, Main Course, Pork
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Ham was excellent as any of the recipes I have tried.
it was delicious and so easy. very good taste.
Super recipe! Very quick and easy, using ingredients I always keep on hand. 10/10 will make again!
This glaze was delicious, and easy to make. This is definitely a keeper!
Awesome
One that first photo what is that sauce in that cup?
It’s a grainy mustard.
do I melt the butter before I mix it with the rest of the glaze ingredients
Hi Shaun, yes the butter should be melted before mixing with the rest of the ingredients. I have updated the recipe.
I have been looking for such a recipe for ham steaks. I sometimes make an apricot or cranberry glaze as well. But this one is perfect.
I love the simplicity of your recipes! Thank you for sharing.
Sounds delicious Cathy! I am so glad you are enjoying the recipes.
I’ve made these a few times now, A fantastic recipe…..Tonight I’m trying the glaze on smoked pork chops, I’m certain it will be just as yummy , Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe
I’d like to make this for a crowd for Easter brunch. Could I pan fry it the day before and reheat it in the oven in the morning?
That should work just fine Stephanie!
Do you have a favorite brand/type of ham steak? I’ve never made ham before!
Any ham steak should work just fine PC! Enjoy!
Hi! This looks delicious and can’t wait to try it. Should I brush the glaze over both sides of the steaks, or just one side? Thanks for any advice :)
I brush the glaze over both sides for maximum flavor. Enjoy Julie!