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how do you cook a ham steak

How Do You Cook a Ham Steak

Discover how do you cook a ham steak with this easy recipe. Perfect for busy nights or special occasions, enjoy juicy flavor in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 piece ham steak about 1 inch thick
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice optional, for extra sweetness
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or butter, allowing it to melt.
  2. Place the ham steak in the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Flip the ham steak and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and pineapple juice until smooth.
  5. Pour the glaze mixture over the ham steak in the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, spooning the glaze over the ham occasionally.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, add a splash of bourbon to the glaze.
Store leftover ham steak in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
If freezing, wrap tightly in plastic and foil; it will keep for up to 2 months.
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