Description
This Maple Glazed Ham Steaks recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory twist on fully cooked ham steaks. With a glaze made from maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and warm spices, these ham steaks are pan-seared to a perfect golden brown and then simmered in a rich glaze for a quick and flavorful meal ideal for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ham Steaks
- 16 oz fully cooked ham steaks (2, 8 oz steaks work best)
Glaze
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- â…› teaspoon ground cinnamon
- â…› teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the Ham Steaks: Pull ham steaks out of the refrigerator 10-15 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature for even cooking.
- Melt Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat to create the cooking base for the ham.
- Cook Ham Steaks: Place the ham steaks into the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through to lightly brown both sides, creating a flavorful crust.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk together the maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, low sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
- Glaze and Simmer: Pour the glaze mixture over the ham steaks in the skillet. Simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes, spooning it over the ham steaks occasionally, until the glaze thickens and becomes bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the glazed ham steaks immediately while warm and flavorful. Enjoy!
Notes
- Allowing the ham steaks to rest at room temperature prevents uneven cooking.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to keep the dish from becoming too salty.
- You can double the glaze ingredients for more sauce if desired.
- Serve with sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
