Glazed Ham Slices

Name: Glazed Ham Slices
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 600 g ham steak (fully cooked, thick-cut (about 4 slices, 150g each)); 2 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp brown sugar (packed); 2 tbsp honey; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1 pinch cinnamon powder; 1 pinch clove powder; 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground); 1 pinch salt

RATING

4.6/5(118)

TASTE SCORE

9/10

Thick-cut ham slices pan-seared and finished with a sticky-sweet brown sugar and honey glaze. The edges caramelize beautifully while the center stays tender and juicy. A quick, impressive main dish ready in under 15 minutes that tastes like a holiday centerpiece any night of the week.

PREP

COOK

10m

SERVES

1 PIECE

349 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep · ~2 min
Pat the ham slices dry.
Use paper towels to pat both sides of each ham steak until completely dry. This helps achieve a good sear. Score the fat edge on each slice with shallow cuts every inch to prevent curling.
mix · ~1 min
Mix the glaze.
In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, honey, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, clove, and black pepper until smooth.
fry · ~4 min
Sear the ham slices.
1.Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming subsides.
2.Place ham slices in a single layer and sear 2 minutes on the first side until golden.
3.Flip and sear 1 minute on the second side.
4.Reduce heat to medium-low.
TIPDon't crowd the pan — cook in batches if needed. Overcrowding steams the ham instead of searing it.
simmer · ~2 min
Glaze the ham.
1.Pour the glaze mixture evenly over the ham slices in the pan.
2.Let it bubble gently for 1 minute, spooning the glaze over the top of each slice.
3.Flip each slice and cook another 1 minute until the glaze thickens and coats both sides.
4.Watch closely — sugar-based glazes can burn quickly.
TIPThe glaze is ready when it looks sticky and coats the back of a spoon. It will thicken further as it cools.
rest · ~2 min
Rest and serve.
Transfer glazed ham slices to a serving plate. Spoon any remaining glaze from the pan over the top. Let rest 2 minutes before serving.
TIPResting lets the glaze set into a beautiful shiny coating and keeps the ham juicy.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Pat the ham steaks bone-dry with paper towels before searing to ensure a deep golden crust.
2
Score the fat edge every inch to stop the ham slices from curling up in the hot pan.
3
Use a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet and don't crowd the pan — cook in batches if needed.
4
Watch the glaze closely once it hits the pan: sugar burns fast, so keep the heat medium-low after adding it.
5
Let the ham rest for 2 minutes after glazing so the coating sets into a shiny, sticky finish.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

spicy maple

Spicy-maple

Replace honey with maple syrup and add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or chipotle powder for a sweet-heat twist that pairs beautifully with the smoky ham.

low sugar

Low-sugar

Swap brown sugar for 2 tablespoons of allulose or monk fruit sweetener and use just 1 tablespoon honey — the glaze will still set but with fewer carbs.

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