Honey-Glazed Ham Steaks with Pineapple
What Started it all:
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This delightful recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy ham. The combination of sweet honey and tangy pineapple brings out the best in the ham, making it a perfect dish for any meal. Let's get cooking!
Ingredients
- 4 ham steaks (approximately 1/2 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 can pineapple rings (8 rings)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, Dijon mustard, and pineapple juice. Mix well until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. Once the butter has melted and is sizzling, add the ham steaks to the skillet.
- Cook the ham steaks for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are lightly browned.
- After turning the ham steaks, add the pineapple rings to the skillet. Allow them to cook alongside the ham for the remaining time.
- Once the ham steaks are browned on both sides, pour the honey-mustard glaze over the ham and pineapple. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Let the ham and pineapple simmer in the glaze for about 5 minutes, occasionally basting the ham with the glaze.
- Sprinkle ground black pepper over the ham steaks.
- Transfer the ham steaks and pineapple rings to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
This honey-glazed ham steaks with pineapple dish is both simple and satisfying, perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. The sweet and savory flavors will leave everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy!