By Becky Hardin
Updated May 24, 2025
These delicious Glazed Ham Steaks will be ready in just 20 minutes, making them the quickest and easiest holiday dinner! A sweet and tangy glaze featuring brown sugar, honey, and mustard caramelizes on top of juicy ham steaks as they cook in a skillet.
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Brown Sugar Ham Steak Recipe
If you’re not up to a full holiday dinner, try this glazed ham steak recipe for your next small get-together. All you need is 5 minutes of prep and a few simple ingredients that come together to create a sweet and flavorful glaze. If you have any leftover, this glaze recipe is so good on Grilled Pork Chops too!
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- ▢ 2 tablespoons brown sugar use all brown sugar or all honey instead of both
- ▢ 1 tablespoon honey or try maple syrup
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or use any grainy mustard
- ▢ ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ▢ 1 clove garlic minced
- ▢ ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (⅛ stick)
- ▢ 16 ounces cooked ham steaks (1 (8-ounce) steaks), boneless or bone-in both work
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and pepper together. 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 clove garlic, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Add in the ham steaks and cook on each side until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. 16 ounces cooked ham steaks
- Brush both sides of the ham steaks with your glaze and cook until caramelized, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from the skillet and slice each ham steak in half. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Glazed Ham Steaks Step by Step
Make the glaze: In a small bowl whisk 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 minced clove of garlic, and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper together.
Sear the ham: In a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add in 16 ounces of cooked ham steaks and cook on each side until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Glaze the ham: Brush both sides of the ham steaks with your glaze and cook until caramelized, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Slice, serve, and enjoy: Remove from the skillet and slice each ham steak in half. Serve and enjoy.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover glazed ham steaks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan set over medium-low heat or in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
Freeze brown sugar glazed ham steaks in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these savory ham steaks alongside your favorite holiday classics for a comforting and festive meal. They pair beautifully with creamy Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus Almondine for a touch of elegance, or keep it cozy with warm, Buttermilk Biscuits on the side.
more glazed ham recipes to try!
Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
Honey Glazed Ham Recipe (Baked)
Orange Glazed Ham
Pecan Bourbon Glazed Ham
Glazed Ham Steaks Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar use all brown sugar or all honey instead of both
- 1 tablespoon honey or try maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or use any grainy mustard
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (⅛ stick)
- 16 ounces cooked ham steaks (1 (8-ounce) steaks), boneless or bone-in both work
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and pepper together. 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 clove garlic, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Add in the ham steaks and cook on each side until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. 16 ounces cooked ham steaks
- Brush both sides of the ham steaks with your glaze and cook until caramelized, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from the skillet and slice each ham steak in half. Serve and enjoy.
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
