This glazed Ham Steak Recipe with Brown Sugar Glaze is a fresh change from the standard grilled fare. The ham steak is glazed with an easy four-ingredient brown sugar honey mustard sauce that will leave you longing for more.
I love to serve this with baked mac and cheese and southern green beans, but it is equally delicious with omelets and buttermilk pancakes.
I like to prepare this recipe on the grill, but you could do it in a large skillet or under the broiler. Read more below on how to do that. This recipe is perfect for small families or couples who love ham but do not want to bake a whole ham. Sometimes, those whole hams can lead to days of eating ham. This is an easy, quick, and delicious alternative.
What is Ham Steak?
A ham steak is just a slice from a whole ham roast. It is perfect for small families, couples, and when you may need a small amount of ham for a recipe. You can find them in your local grocery store beside the packaged smoked whole hams and other pork cuts.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Ham steak: preferably with a bone in it. The ham steaks cut with bone-in are the most tender and have the best flavor.
- Honey: You can substitute pure maple syrup for the honey.
- Mustard: I like to use Dijon mustard for a touch of acidity from the wine but you can use regular mustard or spicy brown mustard.
- Vinegar: apple cider vinegar is my go-to but white vinegar works too.
How to Cook Ham Steak
First, preheat your grill to medium heat or about 350 degrees. In a small pan over low heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer over low heat until the brown sugar is dissolved.
Add the steak to the grill over direct heat and baste the top with the honey mustard glaze. Once basted, flip and baste the other side. Close the lid and cook for about 4 minutes. While the steak is cooking, take a few quick peeks and ensure the fire is not flaring up. Now flip once again and baste the top. Again, close the lid and cook for about 4 minutes.
Preparation Tips
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, but easy on the salt because ham is cured with salt.
- Keep an eye on the grill to avoid any flare-ups.
- Leftovers are great in soup recipes like Split Pea Soup Recipe and Ham and Bean Soup.
Serving Suggestions
For a full ham steak dinner, enjoy it with any number of side dishes, such as Southern potato salad, deviled eggs, fried potatoes, cheesy cauliflower and broccoli casserole, homemade biscuits, baked beans, or fried apples.
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in a large zipper bag or airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power for short increments until warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Add a little butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ham steak and cook for about 3 minutes while basting the top with the brown sugar glaze. Flip the ham and cook for about 3 minutes while basting the top. Then, flip the ham and cook for about 3 more minutes while basting that side again.
To cook under the broiler, place the ham steak on an oven-safe rack over an aluminum foil-covered baking sheet. Brush the glaze mixture on the top and place the ham steak under the broiler on low about 3-4 inches from the heat source.
Broil for about 3-5 minutes or until the glaze is bubbly and lightly browned. Then, flip the ham steak and brush the other side with the glaze. Broil for another 3-5 minutes or until browned.
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Ham Steak Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ham steak 1-1 1/4 lbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium or 350 degrees. In a saucepan over low heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and cider vinegar. Simmer over low heat until the brown sugar is dissolved.
- Place the ham steak on the grill over direct heat and brush the top with the brown sugar glaze. Once basted, flip and baste the other side.
- Close the lid and cook for 4 minutes. Flip once again and baste the top. Again close the lid and cook for 4 minutes.
Notes
- The ham steaks cut with bone-in are the most tender with the best flavor.
- You can substitute pure maple syrup for the honey.
- Keep an eye on the grill to avoid any flare-ups.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste but easy on the salt because ham is cured with salt.
- Store leftovers in a large zipper bag or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
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Jeff
Hi
Is the ingredient
Apple Cider Vinegar or White Vinegar ???
Thanks
Beth Pierce
Apple cider vinegar
Shirley Blanton
Can you use an iron skillet on stove top.
Beth Pierce
Yes you sure can.
Pat
Any advice on how to cook just one in a skillet?
Beth Pierce
There is a write up on it in the post. Here it is: Add a little butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Then add the ham steak and cook for about 3 minutes while basting the top with the brown sugar glaze. Then flip the ham and cook for about 3 minutes while basting the top. Now flip the ham and cook for about 3 more minutes while basting that side one more time.
Toni
This is so perfect!! Everyone at my house loved it!~
Sharon Henderson
My kids loved this so much!! Great recipe!
Allyssa
This is a great recipe! Tasted really delicious and amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe, will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
KAREN
I added a touch of allspice to this recipe. Really good!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Karen! So glad that you liked it!!
Barbara
I AM making this tonight! Love ham steaks and this recipe makes my mouth water. Going to serve with a veggie pineapple kabob. Can’t wait!
Beth Pierce
That sounds delicious! What a great combination.
Melanie
Didn’t have honey so I used maple syrup and added a dash of Louisiana hot sauce. Delicious!
Beth Pierce
Yummy! I love a cook that can improvise on the fly!!
Kristyn
Juicy & so tasty! Wow!! I don’t think I could eat ham any other way! Thanks for a great recipe!
Natalie
My family could eat ham all year long!! The glaze makes it even tastier. What a great way to prepare it!
Ginny
I don’t know why I never grilled a ham steak before. It was so easy and the mustard sauce was delicious!
Annette
Thank you for a great recipe! Best ham steak I’ve had in a long long time. I did add a bit more mustard and vinegar but that’s my personal taste.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Annette! So glad that you liked it!!
Heather Webster
Can you do it on a griddle? Looks fab!
Beth Pierce
I don’t see why you couldn’t do this on a griddle.
Darwin T
Was Excellent! We will be making it again!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Darwin! So glad that you liked it!!
wilhelmina
Ham steak makes a great quick and easy meal. I loved this honey mustard glaze, so yummy!
Natalie
The glaze on this is my favorite!! I want to try it on all meat!