Grilled Ham Steak is a quick and easy-to-make, tasty culinary delight that combines the rich flavors of smoky grilled ham with a delectable Apricot Glaze.
1.5poundsham steak,½-inch thick, fully cooked and ready to eat
1½cupsapricot preserves
½cupbarbecue saucetomato-based
1teaspoongrated fresh ginger
1teaspoongarlic powder
2tablespoonslime juice
Instructions
Preheat the grill to medium or 400° F.
While the grill preheats, make the glaze by combining the preserves, barbecue sauce, ginger, and garlic powder in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for two to three minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the lime juice. Stir to combine. Place half the glaze in a small bowl to serve with the ham after grilling and set aside.
When the grill is hot, oil the grates before adding the ham to keep it from sticking. Before oiling, be sure to clean the grate with a grill brush. (I use a Big Green Egg, but any type of gas, charcoal, or pellet grill works.)
Fold a paper towel and dip it into a small amount of peanut or other vegetable oil. Use tongs and rub the grate with the paper towel to lightly coat it with oil.
Use a paper towel to pat the steak dry and remove any excess moisture. Place the steak on the grill grates.
Use a barbecue basting brush to generously coat the top side of the steak with the glaze—grill over direct heat for four minutes.
Next, turn the steak over and brush the glaze on the second side. Grill for another four minutes. Add additional glaze if desired and remove it from the grill.
Serve immediately with the reserved apricot glaze and complementary side dishes.
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Notes
Ham steaks cook relatively quickly, so keep a close eye on them to avoid overcooking. The exact cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the steaks and the grill temperature.Look for well-marbled ham steaks that are not too lean, as the fat content will add flavor and prevent them from drying during grilling.If you are feeding more than four folks, buy two ham steaks. You should have enough glaze for two or even three steaks.If it's too hot or rainy to grill outside, or you don't have a grill, don't worry! You can use a stovetop grill pan or an indoor electric grill to achieve similar results.Lightly oil your grill grates with vegetable oil to prevent the steaks from sticking and ensure easy flipping.Feel free to substitute apricot jelly, orange marmalade, or peach preserves for the apricot preserves.You can substitute one-quarter of a teaspoon of ground ginger for fresh ginger.