Ham Steak
How to cook Ham Steaks on the stovetop! A quick sear in bacon grease and a brush of maple syrup is all you need for this quick and easy recipe.
Servings: 2
Calories: 475kcal
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon (see substitutions below, if desired)
- 1.25 pound bone-in or boneless smoked ham steak
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Pat the ham steak dry with a paper towel and cut in half if needed to fit in the skillet. Set aside.
- Add the bacon to a large frypan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes, turning about half-way through until it is done to your liking. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Have a snack or save it for another use.
- Add the ham steak to the bacon grease and sear for about 3 ½ minutes on the first side. Then, flip and sear for about 2 minutes more.
- Remove from the pan, and brush both sides with maple syrup. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
NO BACON? USE THIS INSTEAD:
If you don’t have bacon on hand, feel free to sub in 2 tablespoons of canola oil (or avocado) oil. If this is the case, simply bring the oil to temperature over medium-high heat before adding your Ham Steaks to the pan.BROWN SUGAR GLAZE OPTION:
In addition to the ingredients above, you will need 2 tablespoons of butter and ⅓ cup brown sugar.- Follow the recipe above, omitting step 4.
- Remove the steaks from the pan, and add two tablespoons of butter.
- Once the butter has melted, add ⅓ cup brown sugar and stir to dissolve.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the ham steaks back to the pan.
- Cook for 3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for 2 minutes more. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 3719mg | Potassium: 1002mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 92mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 3mg