When firing up that grill for your next meal, don’t forget about a ham steak. Basted with a brown sugar glaze, this is a 4 ingredient meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Grilling a ham steak is a great choice for either breakfast or a quick dinner. Let’s take a look at this super easy grilled ham steak recipe.
Do you ever purchase those packaged ham steaks at the grocery store?
You can find them in the meat department, next to the fresh pork cuts and they usually weigh in at a pound. They’re lean, delicious and a nice choice for a quick meal.
Grab one next time you’re at the store, mix together this easy horseradish, brown sugar and lemon glaze and throw it on the grill. It turns an ordinary ham steak into a work of art and a flavor combo you’ll never forget.
And with minimal cleanup. It’s a winner.
I’ve had this recipe for the grilled ham steak for nearly thirty years. It’s a regular on our Summer grilling routine. And it’s even fun to make for breakfast.
Let’s take a look.
Ingredients You’ll Need For Grilling a Ham Steak
- Ham Steak: A ham steak is simply a slice of ham cut from a whole ham roast. You can either purchase it with or without the bone. And they come cooked or uncooked. I’ve purchased Niman Ranch Uncured ham steak at Whole Foods and Sprouts, and less expensive Cooks and Kentucky Legend brands at King Soopers. They’re all very good.
- Horseradish: I purchase creamed style horseradish for this recipe. Cream style is smoother in texture and milder in flavor than prepared horseradish, making it easier to blend for the glaze. Be careful not to purchase creamy horseradish sauce, which contains either sour cream or mayonnaise and seasonings. Save that for your Prime rib dinner.
- Brown Sugar: Use either light brown sugar or dark brown sugar.
- Lemon Juice: About 1 – 1 1/2 lemons
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1: Place the horseradish, brown sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
Step 2: Cook the grilled ham steak glaze over medium heat until very warm, starting to simmer and well blended.
- Step 3: How to grill a ham steak? It’s easy. Preheat your grill to 450 degrees. Turn the heat down to 350 degrees and add the ham steak. Cook about 4 – 5 minutes per side, basting with the glaze at least every minute.
- Step 4: Cut into portions and serve.
What to Serve With Grilled Ham Steak
Potatoes seem like the logical and perfect choice for a side dish for ham. In the photo you’ll see I’ve sided it with easy Crockpot Garlic Butter Baked Potatoes. Throwing a few potatoes in the crockpot earlier in the day, keeps this meal super easy once you’re ready to prepare dinner.
Another choice, if cooking this grilled ham steak for breakfast, try Cast Iron Skillet Potatoes. A very popular recipe on my site.
And nothing defines Summer better than a good old fashioned Classic Potato Salad.
If you’re looking for something in the vegetable category, check out Old Fashioned Green Beans, or how about a simple tossed salad.
If you’ve got left over grilled ham steak, simply chop into cubes the next morning and mix it into scrambled eggs or an omelette. The flavor of the glazed ham elevates eggs to a new level.
FAQ’s
IMPORTANT: Please be aware that some ham steaks are not cooked when purchased. They must be cooked before eating and USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145 degrees. If the package indicates that the ham steak is fully cooked, reduce the grilling time to just until grill marks appear, the ham is glazed and heated through.
Grilling A Ham Steak with Zesty Brown Sugar Horseradish Glaze
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 grilled ham steak recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.
Related Recipes
- Thyme and Honey Glazed Ham
- Country Ham Salad Sandwich Recipe
- Home Fried Potatoes with Ham
- Ham Hash with Mustard Cream Sauce
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.
Zesty Grilled Ham Steak
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup creamy horseradish or prepared horseradish
- 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 – 1 1/2 lemons
- 1 pound fully cooked ham steak fully cooked, 1/2 inch thick
Instructions
- In a small saucepan mix together brown sugar, horseradish and lemon juice.
- Over medium heat, heat the glaze to where it's just coming to a simmer, stirring so the ingredients are well blended.
- Heat your grill to 450 degrees. Turn heat down to 350 degree. Place the ham steak on the grill and cook 4 – 5 minutes per side.
- Using a brush, baste both sides of ham with the glaze often. Grill over medium-hot until heated through and well glazed.
- Cut into portions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ham Steak: A ham steak is simply a slice of ham cut from a whole ham roast. You can either purchase it with or without the bone. I’ve purchased Niman Ranch Uncured ham steak at Whole Foods and Sprouts, and less expensive Cooks and Kentucky Legend brands at King Soopers. They’re all very good.
- Horseradish: I purchase creamed style horseradish for this recipe. Cream style is smoother in texture and milder in flavor than prepared horseradish, making it easier to blend for the glaze. Be careful not to purchase creamy horseradish sauce, which contains either sour cream or mayonnaise and seasonings. Save that for your Prime rib dinner.
Nutrition
Zesty Glazed Grilled Ham Steak …It’s What’s for Breakfast.
