Grilled Ham Steak

With only 4 ingredients, this recipe for glazed ham steaks is a breeze to make. If you are looking for easy weeknight meals, give this a try. It is a nice change from traditional grilled recipes such as Grilled BBQ Pork Chops.

If you have never grilled ham, you are missing out. The brown sugar and honey combined with the grilled flavor make a tasty ham steak. The ham is slightly charred and has those gorgeous grill marks.

Our family enjoys ham for an easy meal. You might also like this Crockpot Spiral Ham Recipe or learn how to cook spiral ham. Both of these are delicious. Check out more 5 ingredients or less recipes.

What is a Ham Steak?

This is just a slice of ham from a whole ham. Ham steaks are typically inexpensive from the grocery store and easy to find.

It is the perfect portion when you want ham but don’t have time to cook an entire ham for dinner. There is so much to love about this recipe.

Why We Love this Recipe

• It only has 4 ingredients.
• Ham steak cooks in less than 10 minutes.
• The portion is perfect when you do not want an entire ham.

Ingredients

• Ham Steak – We like the ham steak with bone-in for the best flavor
• Brown Sugar – Learn How to Make Brown Sugar
• Honey – Gives the sauce a hint of sweetness
• Dijon Mustard – Feel free to use yellow mustard if you prefer

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Variations Ideas

• Maple Syrup. You can use maple syrup instead of honey in this recipe if you prefer.
• Pineapple. Top the ham slices with pineapple rings or bites while grilling. The flavor combination is delicious.
• Cayenne Pepper. For a hint of spice, top with about ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
• Apple Cider Vinegar – Add in a ½ tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to balance out the flavors.

How to Grill Ham Steak

• Step 1 – Fire up the grill. Preheat a gas grill over medium high heat (approximately 350-400 degrees F).

• Step 2 – Make the glaze. While the grill is preheating, whisk together the brown sugar, honey and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. We even like to add in salt and black pepper.

Step 3 – Put the ham on the heat source. Add the ham steak on the grill over direct heat. Brush the top of the ham steak with the brown sugar glaze. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.

Step 4 – Flip and baste the ham steak. Flip the ham steak, baste the other side of the ham steak. Cover and cook for 4 more minutes until the ham is heated through.

• Step 5 – Serve and enjoy this yummy ham. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Grill temperature. Watch the grill closely to make sure that it doesn’t get too hot and burn the slice of ham steak. You don’t want any flare ups that might scorch the steaks.
• Flip the ham. Make sure to flip the ham steaks half way through the cooking process and baste.
• Do not overcook. Cooking ham does not take very long on the grill. You do not want to overcook as it will become tough.
• Buy bone in ham. Ham steaks that include the bone are often the most flavorful. They are also really tender.
• Double the recipe. This is the perfect size for a smaller family. Larger families might consider grilling 2 ham steaks.

How to Pan Fry Ham Steak

This ham steak is delicious cook on the stovetop in a large skillet with a tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Heat for about 5 minutes on each side until heated through.

It is easy to heat in a large pan for a quick meal idea.

Serving Suggestions

This bone-in ham steaks is perfect to feed small families or make two to feed a crowd. These are some of my favorite side dish recipes to serve.

• Grilled Peaches
• Easy Grilled Green Beans Recipe
• Baked potatoes on the grill
• Homemade Creamed Corn
• White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

For even more ideas, find the best side dishes for ham. We even like to chop the ham up and mix with cheese and egg to make a Cheesy Potato Casserole or make Pork Fried Rice Recipe topped with green onions.