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    Home » Recipes » Pork Recipes

    Grilled Ham Steaks with Brown Sugar-Mustard Glaze

    | Yield 4 | June 14, 2022 | Updated: June 13, 2022 by Kita | This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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    I love a good meaty steak, and whether the steaks are beef or pork, anything on the grill is super flavorful and extra delicious. These Grilled Ham Steaks get a brown sugar-mustard glaze that puts them over the top! Easy and delish, you’re going to love this easy dish!

    Table of contents
    • What’s A Ham Steak?
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Grilled Ham Steaks With Glaze
    • Recipe Tips
    • How To Serve Grilled Ham Steaks With Brown Sugar Glaze
    • Storage
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Delicious Recipes For Ham
    • 📖 Full Recipe

    Cooking ham on the grill is super fast because it’s already cooked – all you’re doing is heating it and adding some extra smoke and grill flavor. And this easy dish can be made in two parts, so you can cut down on prep time by making the glaze ahead of time and having it ready to go.

    What’s A Ham Steak?

    Cut from a whole ham, ham steaks are thick slices of ham. You can get them boneless or with a bone – either will work for this recipe. 

    Ham steaks are convenient when you’re craving ham but don’t want to deal with a whole ham. Where to find ham steaks? They’re sold in most grocery stores wherever you’d find hams.

    You can also cut your own ham steaks by buying a boneless ham and slicing steaks off of it. Pop the rest of the ham into the freezer for casseroles, soups, salads, and more.

    Ingredients

    The glaze in this recipe is optional but highly suggested! Sure, you can grill a ham steak and eat it, but the savory-sweet and delish glaze puts this ham steak recipe over the top! The glaze makes enough for 2 ham steaks, so double or triple the glaze ingredients if you’re grilling more than that.

    • Ham steaks – About ½ pound per person
    • Brown sugar
    • Mustard – Any mustard will do.
    • Cayenne pepper – Gives the glaze a bit of heat.
    • Dried sage
    • Dried rosemary
    • Salt and pepper

    How To Make Grilled Ham Steaks With Glaze

    For The Grilled Ham Steak

    Prep the grill for direct heat by heating a charcoal chimney until the coals are 70% ashed over.

    Pour the charcoal into the center of the grill, then cover and open the vents and preheat the grill to about 400-F.

    Pat the ham steaks dry, then grill them over the coals (heat source) for 2 minutes. Rotate and grill for another 2 minutes.

    Flip the ham steaks and cook another 4 minutes, rotating halfway through.

    Brush the ham steaks with the glaze during the last minute of grilling time.

    Serve immediately and enjoy!

    To Make The Glaze

    Whisk the brown sugar, mustard, cayenne, sage, and rosemary in a small saucepan. 

    Simmer until thickened, then season with salt and pepper.

    Recipe Tips

    • For a gas grill, preheat the grill to medium-high heat, then grill according to the instructions.
    • Use a smoker box or foil pouch for more smoke flavor.
    • No time to make the glaze? BBQ sauce also works well – pick a sauce with some sweetness to highlight the ham flavor.
    • Ham steaks are injected with a solution to help keep them moist, but you still can overcook them – they only need to be heated through. That’s it! 
    • The glaze will burn if your flame is too high. Just add the glaze during the last few minutes.

    How To Serve Grilled Ham Steaks With Brown Sugar Glaze

    Ever wonder what to serve with ham steaks? I’ve got lots of suggestions for you! Try this easy ham steaks recipe with:

    • Mac and cheese
    • Smoked corn on the cob
    • A light salad
    • Or any of your other favorite cookout sides will pair well with this, the best Grilled Ham Steak recipe.

    Storage

    Grilled Ham Steaks can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Gently heat the leftovers or use them in tasty recipes like this Leftover Ham and Gnocchi Skillet.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you BBQ ham steaks?

    Heck yes! An extra bit of smoke and a little char from the grill makes these glazed ham steaks even more delicious!

    Do you need to marinate a ham steak?

    No, not at all! Hams are cured and then smoked, so they have plenty of flavor all on their own. Pair your ham with a ham steak glaze recipe like this one with brown sugar and mustard, and you will have plenty of flavor!

    Is this an easy ham steak recipe?

    Yes, it sure is! If you can fire up your grill (charcoal or gas), then you can make this easy-peasy recipe. You can even make the glaze right on your grill if you’ve got a good sturdy saucepan.

    More Delicious Recipes For Ham

    • Southern Cola Ham Steak
    • Maple Glazed Ham Steaks with Red-Eye Gravy
    • Overnight Ham Breakfast Strata
    • Ham Fried Rice

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    Ham steak with grill marks on a white plate with arugula, sliced tomato and a fried egg on top.
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    Grilled Ham Steak with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze

    These grilled ham steaks are the perfect blend of savory and sweet as they cook quick on the grill and are finished with a brush of the brown sugar mustard glaze
    Course: Breakfast, brunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Kita Roberts
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Resting Time2 mins
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 332kcal

    Ingredients

    For the ham steaks:

    • 2 lbs bone-in ham steaks about ¾ to 1 lb pound each

    For the Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze:

    • 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
    • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
    • 2 tablespoon Mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon dried Sage
    • ¼ teaspoon dried Rosemary
    • Salt and Pepper

    Instructions

    Prep the Grill

    • Prep the grill for direct heat by heating a charcoal chimney until the coals are 70% ashed over.
    • Pour the charcoal into the center of the grill.
    • Cover with the lid and open the vents to allow the grill to preheat to around 375-400F.

    Make the Glaze:

    • Once the grill is heated, in a small saucepan whisk the brown sugar, mustard, maple syrup, cayenne, sage, and rosemary until smooth.
      2 tablespoon Brown Sugar, 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup, 2 tablespoon Mustard, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon dried Sage, ¼ teaspoon dried Rosemary
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
      Salt and Pepper
    • Simmer over direct heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

    Grill the ham steaks:

    • Remove the ham steaks from the package and pat dry.
      2 lbs bone-in ham steaks
    • Place the ham steaks over the coals and grill for 2 minutes, rotate and cook 2 minutes longer
    • Flip and cook the steaks for another 4 to 5 minutes, rotating once halfway through.

    Glaze:

    • Brush the ham steaks with the glaze for the last minute of grilling
    • Remove from heat and serve the ham steaks immediately.

    Serve:

    • Serve this plain or with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze

    Notes

    Ham steaks are already cured and cooked through so you are grilling them to reheat to 140F, adding great grill marks and extra flavor.
    For a gas grill:
    Preheat the grill for indirect heat by turning 2 out of 3 of the burners on medium-high heat allowing the grill to heat up.
    Use a smoker box or foil pouch on your gas grill for more smoked flavor!
    Alternatives & Substitutions: 
    BBQ sauce also works great instead of the brown sugar mustard glaze.
    To keep this recipe keto, use Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener and a sugar-free keto-approved maple syrup 
     

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Grilled Ham Steak with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze
    Amount Per Serving (1 g)
    Calories 332 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Cholesterol 102mg34%
    Sodium 2963mg129%
    Potassium 781mg22%
    Carbohydrates 13g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Protein 45g90%
    Vitamin A 58IU1%
    Vitamin C 73mg88%
    Calcium 30mg3%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided is an estimate. For specific health concerns, please put the recipe into your Dr recommended nutrition calculator.
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