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 or prep of 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, 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 to 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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