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Grilled Ham
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

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
Keyword Barbecue, easy dinner, grilled ham, ham steak, orange marmalade glaze, quick meal, summer grilling, vintage recipe
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