Description
This Maple Glazed Ham Steaks recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy fully cooked ham steaks enhanced with a rich, sweet, and tangy glaze. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, the ham is pan-seared to develop a light caramelized crust and then simmered in a luscious maple syrup and brown sugar sauce infused with Dijon mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ham Steaks
- 16 oz fully cooked ham steaks (2, 8 oz steaks work best)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Maple Glaze
- 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 Ham Steaks: Remove the ham steaks from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before cooking. This helps them heat evenly during cooking.
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat until fully melted and shimmering.
- Cook Ham Steaks: Place the ham steaks in the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Cook until both sides are lightly browned and caramelized.
- Make the Glaze: While the ham cooks, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, low sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves in a small bowl until well combined.
- Simmer with Glaze: Pour the prepared glaze over the ham steaks in the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes, occasionally spooning the thickened sauce over the ham to coat it evenly and develop a glossy finish.
- Serve: Once the glaze is thickened and bubbly, remove the skillet from heat and serve the maple glazed ham steaks immediately for best flavor and texture. Enjoy!
Notes
- Letting the ham steaks rest before cooking ensures they warm through evenly without drying out.
- You can substitute low sodium soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
- The glaze can be made a day ahead and gently reheated with the ham for convenience.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.
- Adjust spices like cinnamon and cloves to taste if you prefer a subtler or stronger flavor profile.
