Cook thick ham steaks on the stovetop with a simple, sweet, and savory honey glaze until caramelized.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:15 min
Yield:2 servings
Category:Dinner
Method:Pan Frying
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
2 thick-cut ham steaks (about 3/4 inch thick)
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Pat the ham steaks dry with paper towels.
Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
Add the ham steaks to the hot skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove the ham from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and black pepper to the same skillet.
Stir the glaze mixture constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Do not let it boil rapidly.
Return the ham steaks to the skillet. Spoon the glaze over the ham steaks repeatedly for about 1 minute, turning them once to coat both sides completely.
Remove the ham steaks from the heat and serve immediately with the remaining glaze from the pan poured over the top.
Notes
Use a cast iron skillet for the best heat retention and even cooking.
If the glaze starts to look too thick, add one teaspoon of water to thin it slightly.
Cook time may vary based on the thickness of your ham steaks.