TO-DIE-FOR Brown Sugar Glaze Ham Steak Recipe

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Brown Sugar Glaze Ham Steak Recipe is the perfect recipe the entire family will love and ask for on a regular basis. This easy recipe is made with ham steak, butter, Dijon mustard, brown sugar and paprika.

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How do I know your family will be asking for it over and over again? It’s because this is a recipe that has been in my family for over 40 years.

My mom did a two-week rotation of food. This recipe for a ham steak dinner was on the rotation. It was hands down my favorite meal.

The ham slice glaze is what makes this recipe a real winner. Brown sugar and mustard together are an amazing combination.

Everyone that is served this simple dish asks for a copy of the recipe because it is that good.

When people search for the best way to cook ham slices, if they just so happen to stumble across this recipe – it turns out to be a very good thing.

The reasons why this ham steak recipe gets so many good reviews is because not only is it delicious, but it’s really easy to make.

I get a lot of comments from men, just learning to cook that say that this ham steak dinner makes them look like they are kitchen rock stars!

My mom always made a ham slice dinner with a side of macaroni and cheese and applesauce. Doesn’t that make your mouth water?

This recipe is just one of ideas for cooking ham slices. I will be putting a few more ham recipes on my blog in the future.

Brown Sugar Glaze for Ham Steak:

The ham steak sauce is made of brown sugar, water, butter, Dijon mustard, and paprika. You might want to make extra if you serve the ham steak with mashed potatoes. You can drizzle the glaze over the side dish. Yum!

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What is Ham Steak?

You can find ham steaks in the refrigerated section of the grocery store in the meat department. They come already sliced and wrapped.

Costco has a package of three ham steaks together for one low price.

Ham steaks are cut from the center of cured ham. They range in thickness from 3/4″ to 1″.

How long do Ham Steaks last once they are cooked?

Ham steaks will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator. I doubt that you’ll have any leftovers though!

Here’s the Brown Sugar Ham Steak Recipe:

Ingredients for the Brown Sugar Glazed Ham Steak Recipe:

1 pound ham slice

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon paprika

How to cook ham steak?

1) Melt butter in the skillet and add ham. Cook until brown on both sides on medium heat. (Approximately 3-4 minutes on each side.)

2) Remove ham steak from the skillet and keep warm.

3) Add the remaining ingredients to the pan (water, Dijon mustard, brown sugar and paprika.) Cook until sugar is dissolved, approximately 5 minutes.

4) Place ham steak back in the skillet and cook another 5 minutes with the caramelized glaze.

5) Serve hot and expect raving reviews!

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Yield: 4 Servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

This Skillet Brown Sugar Glaze Ham Steak recipe is perfect for making everyone happy at your dinner table. It's easy to make and tastes amazing.

Ingredients

1 pound ham slice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Melt butter in the large skillet and add ham. Cook until brown on both sides. (Approximately 3-4 minutes on each side.)
Remove ham steak from the skillet and keep warm.
Add the remaining ingredients to the pan (water, Dijon mustard, brown sugar and paprika.) Cook until sugar is dissolved, approximately 5 minutes.
Place ham steak back in the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes with the caramelized glaze.
Serve hot and expect raving reviews!

Tips for making Glazed Ham Steak

You can substitute regular mustard for Dijon mustard.
Maple syrup, honey, or pineapple juice can be used in place of brown sugar on this cooked ham steak.
Serving size is four servings.

What to Serve with Ham Steak:

1) Macaroni and cheese.

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Macaroni and cheese is one of the most perfect ham sides. They seem to go together like salt and pepper.

Maybe I think that way because that’s one of the side dishes that was served with my country ham slice when I was growing up.

2) Mashed potatoes.

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Mashed potatoes add a nice balance to the sweetness of the sauce for ham slices.

3) Green beans.

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When you’re done cooking the ham in the skillet, you can use the same pan to make your side of green beans. You can put your fried ham steak in the oven to warm until they are done.

4) Applesauce.

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Applesauce pairs well with any ham slice meals. Whether you have your own homemade applesauce or buy your favorite brand, applesauce add a little “wow” factor to your dish.

5) Soup

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The brown sugar ham will go well with rustic soups.

6) Side Salad

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A side salad is a healthy option when deciding what to make with ham. It would be fun to serve a different type of salad that mirrored the season you’re serving it.

Here are some fun rustic cookbooks I found on Amazon:

Cook it in Cast Iron: Kitchen-Tested Recipes for the One Pan that Does it all by Cook’s Country

Rustic Fruit Desserts: Crumbles, Buckles, Cobblers, Pandowdies and More

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FAQs

What is brown sugar glaze made of? ›

directions. Combine 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoons dry or prepared mustard, 1/8 tsp cinnamon and 3 tablespoons dry sherry (optional), 3 tablespoons vinegar and 3 tablespoons water.

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Why is my ham steak so tough? ›

Why is ham steak tough? Ham steak becomes tough when it is over cooked. Avoiding over cooking will make the ham steak tough.

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How long does it take to heat up a ham steak in the oven? ›

Reheat in a 325-degree oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 to 140 degrees. You can also place the ham in an oven bag. Figure no more than 10 minutes per pound for reheating.

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How to make Smithfield brown sugar ham? ›

Remove all packaging materials and place ham on wire rack in shallow roasting pan, FLAT SIDE DOWN. Add 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the pan. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for approximately 14-16 minutes per pound or until it reaches an internal temperature of 120°F.

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What are the three basic ingredients in glaze? ›

A BASE GLAZE is a mixture of these three basic groups: SILICA, FLUX AND ALUMINA.

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What are the ingredients of brown sugar? ›

Brown sugar is often made by mixing white sugar with a small amount of molasses, giving it a tanned hue and wet-sand-like consistency. The sweet stuff comes in two shades: light brown sugar (3%–4% molasses) and dark brown sugar (6%–10% molasses).

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Does ham get more tender the longer you cook it? ›

Why slow cook ham? Slow cooker ham is infinitely more tender for a fall-off the bone texture. A low, consistent heat over hours breaks down the collagen and connective tissues, which tenderises the meat. The natural fat slowly renders down, infusing the meat with a more intense, rich flavour.

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How do you tell if ham steak is fully cooked? ›

Cook all raw fresh ham and ready-to-eat ham to a minimum internal temperature of 145 °F (62.8 °C) as measured with a food thermometer before removing meat from the heat source. For safety and quality, allow meat to rest for at least three minutes before carving or consuming.

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How do you heat up a ham steak without drying it out? ›

Reheating ham via skillet is an easy way to get a few slices nice and hot in a flash. To reheat ham slices on the stove, add a few slices at a time to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add up to ½ cup of chicken broth to keep the meat moist or opt for a couple of tablespoons of butter or oil to give the ham a nice sear.

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Can you eat fully cooked ham steak cold? ›

For cooked hams that have been repackaged in any other location outside the processing plant or for leftover cooked ham, heat to 165°F. Spiral-cut cooked hams are also safe to eat cold. The unique slicing method, invented in 1957, reduces carving problems.

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Is Smithfield brown sugar ham cooked? ›

Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Smithfield Brown Sugar Cured Spiral Sliced Half Ham, Fully Cooked, Unglazed, Sweet and Slow-Cooked, 8-10 lbs.

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Why is a Smithfield ham be soaked in water before cooking? ›

Uncooked Hams require soaking before cooking since these hams are dry cured. The length of soaking time should be influenced by your taste for salt (longer soaking results in a milder ham) and the type of ham (Genuine Smithfield hams are cured longer than country hams and are more salty and dry by nature).

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Is light or dark brown sugar better for ham? ›

Ham– A store bought, fully cooked, spiral cut ham is perfect for this recipe because it just needs to be warmed up and glazed! Brown sugar– So, you have two choices here- you can use light brown sugar for a sweeter glaze, or dark brown sugar for a bolder molasses flavor.

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What is brown sugar coated with? ›

Unlike other sugars, brown sugars need extra care because it is coated in molasses. Brown sugar is simply white sugar-coated with molasses. When you open a bag of brown sugar, natural moisture is instantly released, and the air dries sugar crystals and molasses in the sugar.

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What does brown sugar have sprayed on it? ›

Molasses is the answer. While the processing of white sugar creates molasses, it is processed further to remove it. Brown sugar, on the other hand, begins as white sugar, but then has molasses added back in.

What is sweet glaze made of? ›

It's delicious and easy to make, calling for just confectioners' (or powdered) sugar, melted butter, and milk. The glaze hardens when it sets, creating a beautiful, sweet decoration that you'll use often in your baking adventures.