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Flavorful Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham Steaks

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A quick and easy dinner recipe featuring thick-cut ham steaks glazed with a sticky, caramelized pineapple and dark brown sugar sauce, delivering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 thick-cut fully cooked ham steaks (6–8 ounces each)
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (100 g)
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice (80 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 g)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Freshly cracked ground black pepper
  • Pineapple rings or chunks (optional, fresh or canned in juice, not syrup)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together dark brown sugar, pineapple juice, unsalted butter, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, cinnamon, and black pepper to prepare the glaze. Set aside.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until hot but not smoking.
  3. Add the ham steaks to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms.
  4. Pour the glaze mixture over the ham steaks, reduce heat to medium-low, and spoon the glaze continuously over the meat for 2-3 minutes until thick and sticky.
  5. If using pineapple pieces, nestle them into the glaze around the ham and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm and caramelize slightly.
  6. Remove from heat and let the ham steaks rest for a minute before serving.

Notes

Pat ham steaks dry before cooking to help the glaze stick and caramelize. Use medium heat to prevent burning the brown sugar glaze. If glaze thickens too quickly or burns, lower heat and add a splash of pineapple juice or water. Flip ham gently with tongs to maintain shape and caramelized edges. For dairy-free, substitute butter with neutral oil like avocado or coconut oil. For gluten-free, verify ham ingredients and use tamari instead of soy sauce if adding umami.

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Keywords: ham steaks, pineapple glaze, brown sugar, quick dinner, easy recipe, sweet and savory, glazed ham

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