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If you're looking for a rustic meal done quickly, look no further than Glazed Ham Steak Recipe! This is one of my favorite Sunday Supper recipes! I'm so excited to show you how to cook a ham steak in only 10 minutes!
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Ham Steak
When I'm hungering for a warm, cozy plate of holiday supper but don't want to spend all day cooking, my first thought is ham steaks! There's nothing like a ham steak and a big plate of mashed potatoes and vegetables for dinner.
And there's nothing quite as easy! Paired with a spiced, flavorful ham steak glaze and cooked on a pan just long enough to get a crisp crust, this is the best way to cook ham steaks. And in just ten minutes, it's done before you know it, and ready to be enjoyed!
Best yet- this is also a fantastic way to use up leftover ham. Pop a few slices of spiral-cut ham in the pan and give it a whole new life! Or serve up the brown sugar ham steak in sliders or sandwiches for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Ham Steak
- Ham steaks
- Butter
- Rosemary
Glaze for Ham Steaks
- Light brown sugar
- Garlic powder
- Ground cloves
- Apple cider vinegar
- Dijon Mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
How to Cook a Ham Steak
- Combine the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, rosemary, and ground cloves in a small bowl, and mix together well.
- Heat up a large skillet over medium heat, then melt butter. Once it's melted, add the ham steaks and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, until browned.
- Spoon half the sweet glaze over the steaks, spreading it evenly.
- Flip the steaks and repeat glazing the other side. Then cook for 3-5 minutes, until the glaze is sticky and thick.
- Serve, and enjoy!
Ham Steak in the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix the glaze with the above recipe plus added liquid, then pour it in a small baking dish, large enough for the ham steaks without much more room. Add the ham steaks and brush the tops with glaze.
- Add enough extra liquid so that the steaks are completely covered if required. Water or broth works well.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the steaks are tender and warmed through and the glaze is beginning to thicken.
- Serve, and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Looking for an even more flavorful glaze? Add a half teaspoon of cinnamon, and swap a teaspoon of Dijon mustard out for Honeycup or another favorite.
- Ham gets tough when it's overcooked, so be aware of how thick your steaks are and only cook them until they're cooked through and just browned.
- If there's any leftover glaze, save it, and pour it over the steaks at the end!
- Looking for oven cooking instructions? I've included how to cook these steaks in the oven too in case the stove top is busy with sides.
- My Bourbon Ham Glaze is also delicious if you want to mix things up.
- If you want a sweet citrus glaze, you can add ¼ cup of pineapple juice or orange juice.
FAQ
Ham steaks are finished cooking in ten minutes on the stovetop and will be finished in 35-45 minutes in the oven. Both options are delicious; you can choose which to use depending on your tastes!
Ham steaks are typically smoked, and thus will be fully cooked right out of the packaging. They are safe to eat from the fridge, but will have a much better flavor and texture once glazed and heated through!
Ham should be glazed partway through cooking it, and then again at the end of the cooking time! This goes for ham steaks too, which should be browned before being glazed, and then get a final layer of glaze once fully cooked.
Ham steaks are essentially very small versions of a ham dinner, so anything that pairs well with ham will go well with ham steak! I like to serve them with mashed potatoes, green beans, and dinner rolls.
Ham Steak Dinner Ideas
For a fantastic family dinner, try serving ham steak with any of the following sides:
Try my Leftover Ham Recipes, including Ham Salad!
Storing Ham Steak
- Refrigeration: If you have cooked ham steak that you want to store, it's important to refrigerate it promptly. Allow it to cool down to room temperature first, and then place it in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Make sure there are no exposed parts that could dry out.
- Label and Date: It's a good practice to label the container with the date when you stored the ham steak. This helps you keep track of its freshness.
- Placement: Store the ham steak in the coldest part of your refrigerator, typically the back of the bottom shelf. This will help it stay fresh longer.
- Use within 3-4 Days: Cooked ham steak should be consumed within 3-4 days when stored in the refrigerator. If you want to keep it longer, consider freezing it.
Reheating Ham Steak
- Microwave:
- Place the ham steak on a microwave-safe plate.
- Cover it with a microwave-safe lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape.
- Heat it in the microwave in 30-second intervals at medium power (50% power) to prevent overcooking. Check and rotate the ham steak between intervals until it's heated through.
- Oven:
- Preheat your oven to around 325°F (163°C).
- Place the ham steak on an oven-safe dish or tray.
- Cover the dish or tray with aluminum foil to prevent drying.
- Heat it in the oven for about 10-15 minutes or until it reaches your desired temperature.
- Stovetop:
- Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat.
- Add a small amount of oil or butter to the pan to prevent sticking.
- Place the ham steak in the pan and cook for a few minutes on each side until it's heated through.
Whole Ham Recipes
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Ham Steak Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Ham Slices
- 1 package Ham steaks
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Rosemary - chopped
Ham Slice Glaze
- ¼ cup Light brown sugar - packed
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Combine the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, rosemary, and ground cloves in a small bowl, and mix together well.¼ cup Light brown sugar,½ teaspoon Garlic powder,⅛ teaspoon Ground cloves,1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar,1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard,1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce,1 teaspoon Rosemary
- Heat up a skillet over medium heat, then add in the butter. Once it's melted, add the ham steaks and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, until browned.1 package Ham steaks,1 Tablespoon Butter
- Spoon half the glaze over the steaks, spreading it evenly.
- Flip the steaks and repeat glazing the other side. Then cook for 3-5 minutes, until the glaze is sticky and thick.
- Serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Looking for an even more flavorful glaze? Add a half teaspoon of cinnamon, and swap the Dijon mustard out for Honeycup or another favorite.
- Ham gets tough when it's overcooked, so be aware of how thick your steaks are and only cook them until they're cooked through and just browned.
- If there's any leftover glaze, save it, and pour it over the steaks at the end!
- Looking for oven cooking instructions? I've included how to cook these steaks in the oven too in case the stove top is busy with sides.
Kathy says
Now, my biggest concern is that my pain is smaller than the whole ham steak. And it's bone in. Do I cut out the bone 1st? Can I use it and half the steak for soup or just pitch it???
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Kathy! We also cooked a bone-in ham steak. It's totally fine if you just halve it and cook it separately if your pan is too small. No need to cut out the bone. Enjoy!