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These Grilled Ham Steaks are an easy, delicious way to get that grilled ham flavor you crave. You will love the little pieces of pineapple mixed into every bite!
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These Sweet Teriyaki Grilled Ham Steaks are perfect for when you are craving cooked ham but don’t want to purchase a huge bone-in spiral ham. These steaks are boneless, which is also great for holidays when you are only cooking for small families. And the brown sugar glaze is to die for! You will love the little pieces of pineapple mixed in to every bite. Perfect for Christmas dinner, Easter, summer suppers or just about any time!
Ingredients in Grilled Ham Steaks
The sweet glaze is tangy and delicious and super easy to make for this ham steak recipe. We like to use the pre cook ham steak option, and since you are grilling them, the glazed ham steaks will be ready to eat in no time. Here’s all you need:
- Fresh Ham Steaks – The slices of individual ham at the grocery store are generally thinner but you can request a thick slice cut at the butcher.
- Teriyaki sauce – Always adds in intense flavor of sweet and savory. However, soy sauce will also work too, or a dash of Worcestershire sauce or a drizzle of maple syrup to your sauce.
- Brown sugar – Add in the sweetness with the teriyaki sauce whenever these two ingredients are together. The brown sugar ham steak recipe is the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
- Pineapple – Crushed pineapple in a can gives the steaks a little texture, plus lots of flavor from the pineapple juice. You can either drain the pineapple juice or add a little to the mixture.
- Corn starch – This is the thickener for the sauce.
- Dijon mustard or apple cider vinegar – Both optional, but does add more flavoring when combined.
Optional Ingredients or Add-ins
You can really use all sorts of seasonings to make this ham steak dinner your own. You can try some of the following spices and add to the teriyaki sauce.
- Onion powder or garlic powder – to season up the sauce just a bit
- Cloves – gives the sauce a rich, aromatic element to the meal.
- Salt and black pepper – to taste
- Cayenne pepper – adds a little heat to the overall flavor.
- Brush the steaks with a little olive oil before grilling.
- Lemon juice – just a teaspoon or so, to drizzle on for extra flavor.
- Top with a slice of your favorite cheese – Swiss would taste delicious!
Pan-Fried Ham Steaks
If you don’t have access to a gas grill or outdoor grill, another way to cook these steaks is cooking on the stove top in a frying pan or an iron skillet. Melt butter in the pan and place the pre-cooked steaks on medium heat, flipping it after a few minutes on each side. This is a great source of protein! You can also bake them in the oven under the broiler, but they really taste better on the grill or pan seared.
“I’d never made these before but they were fantastic! I just love the flavor of teriyaki and ham together!”
-Stephanie
Where to Find Ham Steaks
You can make these with leftovers from a big cooked ham, or purchase actual pre-sliced ham steaks, which is what we did. We got these gigantic ones from Costco, they were Kirkland brand and came with three individually packaged, thick ham steaks. They sell bone-in ham steaks and boneless, so make sure to know what you are getting. Before purchasing, you can look at other locations to get the best price.
What to Serve with Grilled Ham Steaks
- These are fantastic with our cheesy potato casserole or our Au Gratin Potatoes.
- Serve as a main dish for breakfast with some scrambled eggs and a side of biscuits and gravy.
- This meal pairs beautifully with any side veggie dish. Try our Honey Glazed Carrots, our Sweet Sauteed Asparagus, or our super easy Roasted Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts.
Leftover Ham Steaks
Generally having a smaller dinner usually means not too many leftovers. If you do have leftovers, place them in an airtight container and store in the fridge for two to three days. When ready to reheat, place in a large skillet and pan fry the steaks over medium-high heat . It takes 2-3 minutes per side to warm through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it’s a part of the whole ham. It is a slice of ham from a whole ham roast that is individually packaged and sold in grocery stores. This is a great option for smaller families that don’t want to purchase an entire ham.
The nice things about this cut of meat is that it’s already pre-cooked and ready to eat. The packaging will be labeled “fully cooked”. If your ham steak is not pre-cooked, then they are not safe to eat until you cook them.
The best side dishes are air fryer green beans, glazed carrots, instant pot sweet potatoes, or loaded potatoes. Having a side salad and adding in a dessert is always a great way to make a complete meal.
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How to Make Grilled Ham Steaks
Grilled Ham Steaks
Equipment
- Outdoor Barbecue Grill
Ingredients
- 3 large ham steaks
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
- 1 Tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Turn barbecue grill burners on high with the lid down to heat up.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch with 2 Tablespoons cold water. Set aside.
- In a small sauce pan over medium heat, mix together the teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and crushed pineapple.
- Whisk the mixture into your saucepan over the stove. Bring the sauce to a boil, then remove from heat when it begins to thicken.
- Place ham steaks on grill. They only need a few minutes on each side, just long enough to make nice grill marks. Glaze each side before turning with the teriyaki mixture.
- Remove from the grill to a serving plate and top with the remaining sauce.
Notes
Cook on the Stove Top
Another way to cook these steaks is cooking on the stove top in a frying pan. You can melt butter in the pan and place the pre-cooked steaks on medium heat, flipping it after a few minutes on each side. What to Serve with Ham Steaks- These are fantastic with our cheesy potato casserole or our Au Gratin Potatoes.
- Serve as a main dish for breakfast with some scrambled eggs and a side of biscuits and gravy.
- This meal pairs beautifully with any side veggie dish. Try our Honey Glazed Carrots, our Sweet Sauteed Asparagus, or our super easy Roasted Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts.
Yummy! Looks so delicious. I love ham and teriyaki and grilling! The perfect combination. 🙂
I’d never made these before but they were fantastic! I just love the flavor of teriyaki and ham together!
This is absolutely amazing!! My family really love it!
Even my picky 10 year old loved these! What a great recipe. Thank you.
This is such a great dinner recipe! I love the flavors with ham.