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How to Cook a Ham Steak

03/13/20 | Recipes & Tips

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Need a quick dinner? This ham steak recipe is perfect for you!! Easy to make and super delicious, it will wow your crowd with minimal effort on your part.

Need a quick dinner? This ham steak recipe is perfect for you!! Easy to make and super delicious, it will wow your crowd with minimal effort on your part.

Ham Steak Recipe

If you’re looking for the most simple ham recipe known to mankind- it’s this ham steak recipe. No joke, it’s absolutely perfect and fool proof (and not to mention tasty).

You’re going to love how simple this ham steak recipe is because with just 3 ingredients (that you probably have on hand already) you can turn your ham steak into a tasty piece of meat ready to eat for any occasion!

Ham steaks make a perfect addition to breakfast alongside some cooked eggs, hashbrowns, and a tall glass of orange juice. Of course, dicing it up and adding it to a nice omelet or breakfast casserole is also a great idea for any leftovers! 

What’s Great About Ham Steaks?

Ham steak is so versatile you can serve it in so many different ways and never get tired of it. Even cooking and serving it as is with your next holiday feast is a great idea!

Unlike larger chunks of ham that can take hours to cook, ham steak is incredibly quick and can be finished in just a few minutes! Depending on the type you buy your ham steak could be a simple slice off of a larger ham or it could be a processed log of ham.

Both are great for various reason- my favorite reasons for buying them is because they’re often on sale and cheap or because they cook quickly and I don’t have to worry about an entire ham’s worth of leftovers to work with.

Sometimes just buying a simple ham steak is a great way to cut costs and save a little stress in the kitchen. 😉 Of course, this ham steak recipe is completely stressed free and couldn’t be any easier! 

What is Ham Steak?

Ham steak is simply thick cut sliced ham. It is already cooked.

What cut of meat is a ham steak?

Ham steak comes from the ham shank. The ham shank comes from the hind leg and rear portion of the animal.

What is the difference between ham and ham steak?

Ham and ham steak are the same thing. A ham steak is a thickly cut slice from the whole ham.

Ham Steak Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, canola oil or vegetable oil can be substituted
  • 6 ham steaks medium sized, or large ones halved, precooked
  • 1/2 teaspoons thyme dried, fresh thyme can be added afterwards.

How to Cook Ham Steak

  1. In a large saucepan, add your olive oil and cook until shimmering.
  2. Once it’s heated, add the ham steaks and sprinkle the sides with thyme. 
  3. Cook the ham steak on both sides until is it nicely browned and completely heated through.
  4. Serve as desired and enjoy.

How to Cook a Ham Steak FAQ

Is Ham Steak Already Cooked?

Ham steaks are not normally pre-cooked, but some are. The ham steaks that come in a large slice from the deli section are usually smoked but still technically raw meat.

The ham steaks that are logs of meat reconstituted from various parts of the ham are usually pre-cooked or smoked and no longer considered “raw” but should still be heated through before eating.

Check the packaging before cooking to ensure you’re using the right kind of ham steak for this recipe.

Does ham steak need to be cooked?

Ham steak is typically pre-cooked. Check this when you purchase it. You can eat it without cooking it, just as you would lunch meat.

How do you know when ham steak is cooked?

The ham steak is cooked when both sides are lightly browned and it is warmed through.

Why is ham steak tough?

Ham steak becomes tough when it is over cooked. Avoiding over cooking will make the ham steak tough.

How to Store Ham Steak

Ham steak can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week. It can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Can You Freeze Ham Steak?

Yes you can! Whether the ham steak is pre-cooked or not doesn’t matter, you can still freeze it just the same.

If you eventually plan on just using some steaks, and not all of them, then I recommend freezing them solid for about an hour on a baking sheet before transferring to a zipper topped freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Then you can just grab as many steaks as you need and don’t have to worry as much about pulling them apart!

What to Serve with Ham Steak

Ham steak goes amazingly well with a nice brown sugar glaze. Serve it along with a side of cooked vegetables and a heaping pile of mashed potatoes (or a scoop of cheesy scalloped potatoes and you really can’t go wrong!) 

If you’d like a delicious glaze to serve with your ham steak, check out this great recipe for Brown Sugar Glaze for Ham. If you’d like a more traditional ham recipe, check out my recipe for Sage and Brown Sugar Glazed Ham.

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Ham Steak Recipe

Need a quick dinner? This ham steak recipe is perfect for you!! Easy to make and super delicious, it will wow your crowd with minimal effort on your part.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword ham steak, ham steak recipe, how to cook ham steak
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 317kcal
Author Alli
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Equipment

  • Non-Stick Frying Pans
  • Chef’s Knife + Pairing Knife
  • Santoku Knife
  • Knife Sharpener
  • Redmond Real Salt
  • Non-Stick Frying Pans
  • Kitchen Tongs

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 ham steaks medium sized, or large ones halved, precooked
  • 1/2 teaspoons thyme dried

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil until shimmering.
  • Add the ham steaks and sprinkle with the thyme.
  • Cook on both sides until browned.

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Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 2868mg | Potassium: 735mg | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Harvey says

    November 28, 2020 at 4:47 AM

    What’s the sauce you’re pouring on top in the last photo please? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Alli says

      November 29, 2020 at 6:34 PM

      Hi Harvey! It’s my Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze.

      Reply
  2. Alli says

    March 19, 2020 at 9:42 AM

    5 stars
    I love how simple this recipe is!

    Reply

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