When firing up that grill for your next meal, don’t forget about a ham steak. And this fabulous brown sugar, horseradish glaze is a perfect flavor compliment for salty ham. Zesty Grilled Ham Steak is great for breakfast or a quick and easy dinner.
Do you ever purchase those packaged ham steaks at the grocery store? And if so what do you do with them?
I’ve always thrown them on the grill. You can’t beat a ham steak for a quick easy Summer meal and with minimal cleanup. It’s a winner.
To complete that Summer meal, simply serve grilled ham steak with Cast Iron Skillet Potatoes.
You can find them in the meat department, next to the fresh pork cuts. They’re packaged, usually weigh in at a pound and they’re lean and delicious.
You can even ask your butcher to cut you a ham steak for you for the juiciest and tastiest option. I’ve never done that, but next time I’m at my upscale butcher shop, I’ll give it a try.
The grilling Gods were kinder this past Sunday. Winds had died down and smoke from New Mexico wildfires had all but vanished. Hitting the deck early, I grilled up a ham steak for breakfast. I cubed some potatoes, parboiled them, patted them dry, tossed them in olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper and had a wonderful side of grilled potatoes to serve. Parboiling them insured that they were done about the same time as the ham.
In no time we were enjoying a wonderful breakfast from the grill. And with any ham steak, you’ll need a good ham steak glaze. And if you like horseradish, you’ll find this an easy and very flavorful recipe.
I’ve had this recipe for the grilled ham steak glaze for-EVER. Probably thirty years. It’s full of flavor, and a perfect partner for salty ham.
And the leftovers were wonderful the next morning made into Ham Hash with Mustard Cream Sauce. Let’s take a look:
Looking for more ham recipes for breakfast? Take a look at this Home Fried Potatoes with Ham recipe.
And if you’re interested in grilled breakfast recipes, take a look at this Ina Garten recipe for Grilled Breakfast Sausage Hotdogs. Delicious! And Fun.
Recipe for Zesty Grilled Ham Steak
I hope you give this grilled ham steak recipe a try, and if you do, please come back and give the recipe a star rating and leave a comment about how you liked it. Yay or nay, I love hearing from my readers.
And if you have a breakfast ham recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup prepared horseradish
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 pound fully cooked ham steak fully cooked, 1/2 and inch thick
- Directions In a small saucepan, bring brown sugar, horseradish and lemon juice to a boil. Brush over both sides of ham. Grill over medium-hot heat for 10-12 minutes on each side or until heated through and well glazed. Yield: 4 servings.
Zesty Grilled Ham …It’s What’s for Breakfast.
Jane says
May 29, 2012 at 2:42 pmI thought I just left a comment, but I think I forgot to post it, doh! Lovethat dish! And the ham steak looks so good, I don’t know why I don’t get it more often! Breakfast on the grill sounds incredible.
Lea Ann says
May 31, 2012 at 11:04 amThanks Jane. I have two breakfasts on the grill that I like to do.
Larry says
May 29, 2012 at 5:06 pmThe ingredients in the glaze sound very interesting – I’m trying to imagine the flavor. The plated meal looks positively killer and I would have stood out in the smoke if you’d serve it to me.
Lea Ann says
May 31, 2012 at 11:03 amAnd with one of your marg’s in our hand … what smoke?? 🙂
Vickie says
May 29, 2012 at 6:37 pmThat glaze sounds delicious and that ham breakfast looks like one of those dishes you have to admire before cutting it up. But seriously, we have to talk about that birdie serving platter. Are you aware of my obsession with those little metal birdies?? You should hide that one from me next visit. 🙂
Lea Ann says
May 31, 2012 at 11:02 amLast year when you commented on that metal dish, I promptly ran over to Hobby Lobby to see if they had another, I was going to send it to you. They did not. Darnit. I love that thing.
Jenn's Food Journey says
May 30, 2012 at 6:36 amI love that you did this on the grill.. Looks incredibly good!!!
Lea Ann says
May 31, 2012 at 11:01 amThanks Jenn. It was delicious.
Toni @ Boulder Locavore says
May 30, 2012 at 8:35 amLea Ann this sounds so good! I have never thought to use my grill earlier than lunch time but love the idea of something smokey and grilled to start the day. It looks so straight forward too. Will have to try this myself.
Lea Ann says
May 31, 2012 at 11:00 amThanks Toni.
Susan says
May 30, 2012 at 2:38 pmI’ve got to try this! We don’t eat ham that often but when we do I want it tasty like this. I don’t think I’ve ever had grilled ham – I love the idea!
Lea Ann says
May 31, 2012 at 11:00 amI eat ham when I grill it like this and at Easter, and maybe Christmas. It’s just so frickin good.
Joanne says
May 31, 2012 at 5:33 amThat glaze sounds delicious! Sweet spicy heaven.
Lea Ann says
May 31, 2012 at 10:59 amIt’s a good one Joanne.
Chilebrown says
May 31, 2012 at 7:58 amThat will be perfect for a snack before the Raider game.
Lea Ann says
May 31, 2012 at 10:59 amYup, you’ll need your energy.
Karen says
May 31, 2012 at 4:52 pmWhat a fun thing to do – breakfast on the grill. I’m going to try to do that this summer on weekends! We love horseradish, so this is right up our alley!
Lea Ann says
June 2, 2012 at 7:13 amThanks Karen, let me know how you like it.
Lea Ann says
June 4, 2012 at 3:08 pmI always try to make a special breakfast on weekends. Enjoy!
Ben says
June 1, 2012 at 6:49 pmOh that looks sinfully delicious!
Lea Ann says
June 2, 2012 at 7:13 amSinfully delicious is right Ben. 🙂
Lea Ann says
June 4, 2012 at 3:09 pmBen, you’ve done a good job with that explanation. 🙂
Chris says
June 14, 2012 at 4:10 pmOh, I have to try that, I’ve never had horseradish with ham before.
Lea Ann says
June 14, 2012 at 4:13 pmI think I like it because it’s brown sugar and horseradish. Sweet/Salty and then it kicks yer butt.
Mike says
July 13, 2013 at 5:37 amWe made this last night as a side for breakfast-for-dinner. The glaze is fantastic. I can’t wait to also try it on bacon!
Thanks for the post!
Lea Ann says
July 13, 2013 at 2:33 pmThanks for stopping by and the comment. I’m lovin’ that bacon idea.