Spiced Ham Steak Food

ORANGE SPICED HAM STEAK

Steps:

• In a large greased cast-iron or other heavy skillet, brown ham 3-4 minutes on each side; remove and set aside., In the same skillet, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Add ham; cook, covered, until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

SWEET AND SPICY HAM STEAK

Steps:

• Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Fry ham in skillet until browned and heated through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Drain any excess grease. Add salsa, apricot nectar, apricot preserves, brown sugar, and taco seasoning to skillet.
• Reduce heat to low and cover skillet. Simmer until sauce is hot and bubbly, turning ham steak once, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer ham steak to a platter and cover with sauce.

FIESTA GRILLED HAM STEAK

Steps:

• 1. Prepare grill for medium heat.
• 2. Combine jelly and garlic in small saucepan; cook over medium heat 2 minutes, or until jelly is completely melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. (Or, combine in small microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute, or until jelly is melted.) Stir in cilantro. Reserve 1/4 cup jelly mixture; set aside.
• 3. Grill ham steak 5 minutes; turn over. Brush with half of the remaining jelly mixture; continue grilling 10 minutes, until ham reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F when tested in center with meat thermometer, turning ham steak over and brushing with remaining jelly mixture after 5 minutes.
• 4. Serve with the reserved jelly mixture.

SPICY HAM SLICE/STEAK

Steps:

• Prick ham slice with a fork all over to make holes and slash the edges so it won't curl during baking.
• Place in baking dish just big enough to hold slice.
• Mix all other ingredients together well and pour over ham.
• Marinate at least 30 minutes but can be longer (some times I do it in a baggie overnight).
• Put in 350* oven, bake for about 30 minutes. Mmmm!

HAM STEAKS WITH CHEESY GRITS AND A BELL PEPPER AND PEPPER JELLY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a large, 12-inch nonstick saute pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. Once the butter has stopped foaming, add the ham steaks 1 at a time and saute until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove the ham steaks and set aside as you prepare the sauce. Add 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter to the saute pan and once melted, add the onions, peppers and garlic to the pan. Saute until the vegetables are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and pepper jelly and scrape up any bits that may have settled on the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and swirl the last tablespoon of butter into the pan. Serve over the ham steaks and grits.
• In a large, heavy saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add a generous teaspoon of salt and the grits and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. When the grits thicken, add the milk, cream and butter and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the saucepan and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the grits are tender, smooth and creamy. Taste and season the grits with the remaining salt and pepper. (If the grits seem too runny simply allow to cook a bit longer, uncovered and stirring frequently, until the desired consistency is reached.) Fold the cheese into the grits, and keep covered and warm until ready to use.

SWEET & SPICY BROILED HAM STEAK

Steps:

• Arrange your oven rack to be 2 to 3 inches from the broiler. Heat the broiler to high heat.
• Dry the ham steak with paper towels and set on the broiler pan.
• In a small sauce pan, combine the 6 glaze ingredients. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes while constantly stirring.
• Brush one side of the ham with the glaze and broil until the glaze is bubbling and browned - 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove and flip the ham steak and brush the other side - repeat the process.
• Serve immediately.