This vintage grilled ham steak recipe features a delightful sweet-and-savory glaze made with orange marmalade, ketchup, chopped onions, lemon juice, and a hint of dry mustard. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners, the glaze caramelizes beautifully on the grill, enhancing the smoky flavor of the ham. The result is a perfectly balanced dish that’s simple to prepare yet full of bold, nostalgic flavors reminiscent of classic mid-century cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 ham steak (about 1 ½ lbs)
- ½ cup extra hot ketchup
- ⅓ cup orange marmalade
- 2 tbsp onion (finely chopped )
- 2 tbsp salad oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 to 1½ tsp dry mustard
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Grill
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2: Prepare Glaze
- In a small bowl, mix ketchup, orange marmalade, chopped onion, salad oil, lemon juice, and dry mustard until well combined.
Step 3: Grill Ham Steak
- Place ham steak on the grill and cook for 15 minutes, turning once halfway through.
Step 4: Glaze and Finish Cooking
- Brush ham steak generously with the prepared glaze.
- Turn and continue grilling for another 5 minutes, brushing occasionally with more glaze until caramelized and heated through.
Tips
- Use thick-cut ham steak to prevent drying out on the grill.
- Warm the marmalade mixture before brushing for easier spreading.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce if you prefer heat.
- Substitute honey or peach preserves if you don’t have orange marmalade.
- Grill pineapple rings alongside the ham for a classic pairing.
- If cooking indoors, you can broil instead of grill; watch closely to avoid burning sugars.
- For less sweetness, reduce marmalade and increase lemon juice.
- Baste during the final minutes to avoid flare-ups from oil and sugar.
- Serve with baked beans, coleslaw, or grilled vegetables for a full meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1420mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1.5mg
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