Description
Honey Mustard Ham Steaks bring together a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that make your dinner table sing with joy. Sizzling ham steaks glazed with a zingy honey mustard sauce create a simple yet delicious meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2–4 Ham steaks
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 2 Garlic cloves
- Cayenne pepper
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F), ensuring the pan is evenly heated before adding the ham steaks.
- Place 2-4 ham steaks (about 1 lb) into the hot skillet, cooking for precisely 3-4 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Flip the ham steaks and cook an additional 3-4 minutes on the second side, ensuring they are heated thoroughly and evenly browned.
- Combine ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar in a small mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture is smooth and well-integrated.
- If you desire extra heat, sprinkle a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes into the glaze while whisking.
- Pour the prepared honey mustard glaze directly over the cooked ham steaks, carefully turning them to ensure complete coverage on both surfaces.
- Allow the glaze to simmer for 2-3 minutes, watching as it gradually thickens and caramelizes around the ham steaks.
- Transfer the glazed ham steaks to serving plates, spooning any remaining glaze from the skillet over the top for maximum flavor.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs for a bright, aromatic finish to your dish.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut ham steaks for the best texture and flavor, as thinner slices can dry out quickly during cooking.
- Adjust the honey mustard glaze sweetness by balancing honey and mustard ratios to suit your personal taste preferences.
- For a lower-sugar version, substitute some honey with sugar-free maple syrup or use a reduced-sugar honey alternative.
- Cast iron skillet works best for getting a nice golden-brown sear on the ham steaks, creating delicious caramelized edges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-11 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 to 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg