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Flavorful Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Ham Steaks

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Sweet, caramelized brown sugar and tangy pineapple glaze perfectly caramelizes thick-cut ham steaks for a quick, easy, and delicious dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 thick-cut ham steaks (about 8 ounces / 225 grams each), bone-in or boneless
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar, light or dark
  • 4 pineapple slices (fresh or canned in juice)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the ham steaks dry with paper towels (about 2 minutes) to help the glaze stick better and prevent sogginess.
  2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice or apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and ground cinnamon. Stir until smooth (about 3 minutes).
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and butter. Let the butter melt and start to bubble but not brown (approximately 2 minutes).
  4. Carefully lay the ham steaks in the skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes on the first side until nicely browned and caramelized. Flip gently using tongs.
  5. Spoon the brown sugar glaze evenly over the ham steaks and add pineapple slices to the skillet. Cook together for another 4-5 minutes, spooning glaze over the top occasionally.
  6. Check for doneness; ham steaks are pre-cooked, so you are warming through and glazing. The glaze should be sticky and bubbly, coating the meat nicely. Internal temperature should be about 140°F (60°C) if using a thermometer.
  7. Remove ham steaks and pineapple from the skillet and let rest for 2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Pat ham steaks dry before cooking for better caramelization. Cook over medium heat to avoid burning the sugar. If glaze starts to burn, lower heat and add a splash of pineapple juice. Let ham rest after cooking for juicy tenderness. Can substitute coconut sugar for brown sugar and coconut oil for butter for dairy-free options.

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