This ham steak recipe takes simple pantry ingredients and makes them into something holiday-worthy. One baking dish, a quick whisked glaze, and dinner is ready in under 30 minutes.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Sweet-salty pineapple glaze with a tangy mustard kick and a little umami from soy sauce.
- Why Make It: Enjoy a simple holiday ham without the cost, prep, or leftovers from a whole ham.
- Difficulty: This beginner-friendly recipe is super easy to make.
- Serving: Have it with some Texas Roadhouse green beans, some crispy smashed potatoes, and some quick dinner rolls.
- Freeze: Freeze sliced leftovers with a little bit of the glaze for quick and tasty reheats that stay moist.
Ingredients for Ham Steak
- Ham Steak: Look for a fully cooked ham steak that is thicker, as thicker steaks stay juicier. If it’s very thin, start checking early to ensure it doesn’t dry out.
- Pineapple: Choose pineapple packed in juice, not syrup. Rings give a nice presentation, but chunks will taste just as good.
- Brown Sugar: This recipe works with light or dark brown sugar, but dark brown sugar is a little richer. Honey can work in a pinch, as well.
- Mustard: Dijon has a sharper flavor, while yellow mustard is more mellow and less complex. Add a dash of apple cider vinegar if you wish.
- Soy Sauce: Adds a salty balance to the sweetness of the pineapple and brown sugar glaze.
How to Bake a Ham Steak
- Make the glaze. (Full recipe below.)
- Arrange ham in a baking dish with pineapple rings on top.
- Pour the glaze over all, and bake.
Holly’s Tips for Success
- Ham steak is almost always fully cooked, so you’re heating it through, not cooking it from raw. Overbaking it can dry it out.
- Pineapple in juice makes the glaze taste sweet, without losing the savory depth. Pineapple in syrup is not recommended as it makes it too sweet.
- For a thicker glaze, spoon the pan juices into a small saucepan and simmer 2 to 3 minutes until reduced.
- For a meal-prep win, slice leftovers and store them with a little glaze for slices that stay moist when reheated.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, add slices to a zippered freezer bag or container and freeze for up to three months.
Reheat in the microwave in short bursts, in a large skillet over medium heat, or covered with foil in the oven at 325°F until hot. Add leftovers to breakfast hash or a ham and cheese braid.
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Ham Steak Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ham steak
- 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple rings or chunks, juice reserved
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400℉.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup pineapple juice (from the can), brown sugar, Dijon, soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Place the ham steak in a baking dish. Arrange the pineapple rings on top.
- Pour the glaze over the ham and pineapple.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, until hot, spooning the glaze over the ham halfway through.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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