How to Cook a Ham Steak
Ham steaks are a busy cook’s best friend. They’re so quick and go well with other types of foods. Think “theme” when you cook a ham steak. In the mood for a Hawaiian style meal? A good old fashioned Irish meat and potatoes dinner? A Texas-style barbecue hot off the grill? There are so many ways to cook ham steaks. Here are a few:
Hawaiian Ham Steak Delight
- 1/3 cup Apricot preserves
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice reserved
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- Ham Steaks
In a small saucepan, add first 5 ingredients. Stir over low heat until bubbly. Allow to cool slightly. Brush ham steaks on both sides with mixture. Broil until a brown crust forms. That’s it. Hawaiian Ham Steak Delight can be served with curried rice, plain buttered noodles and a side of vegetables.
Old-Fashioned (But Quick) Irish Meat and Potatoes Dinner
- 1 head cabbage, cleaned and slice into quarters
- 4-6 carrots, cleaned and root ends removed
- 4-6 new potatoes, clean and peeled
- 1/8 teaspoon rye seed
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1-2 bay leaves
- 2/3 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Place one ham steak on bottom of large Dutch oven. Place half carrots and potatoes on top. Add second ham steak and place remaining carrots and potatoes on top. Add water around rim of steaks. Add spices. Cover and cook until potatoes and carrots are tender. Approximately 20 minutes. One pan meal. No messy clean-up and a great reminder of a traditional Irish meat and potatoes dinner.
Texas Hot-Off-The-Grill Ham Steaks
- Ham steaks
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon golden brown mustard
- 1 cup cola soda
- Dash hot sauce to taste
- Texas bulb scallions, cleaned, white bulb part only chopped finely
In a small bowl mix molasses, tomato paste, mustard, cola soda, hot sauce and scallions. Brush ham steaks on both sides with sauce. Allow to set in refrigerator for 30 minutes on a platter. Cover with foil. On medium heat, low flame, grill ham steaks till lightly browned. Turn once.
Fast, easy and delicious!
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