Savor the perfect balance of sweet and savory with these Pineapple Ham Steaks OAMC (Once-A-Month Cooking), a family-friendly dish that's both versatile and freezer-friendly. Juicy ham steaks are caramelized to perfection and paired with golden pineapple rings, all coated in a luscious glaze made from pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and warming spices like ginger and garlic. This quick recipe takes just 25 minutes from start to finish and is ideal for make-ahead meal prepβsimply freeze individual portions for a stress-free dinner any night of the week. Whether served fresh or reheated from your freezer stash, these tropical-inspired ham steaks are a comforting delight that pairs beautifully with rice, roasted veggies, or your favorite salad.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, ground ginger, and garlic powder. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
Lightly grease a skillet or griddle with cooking spray or oil and heat over medium heat.
Place ham steaks on the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side or until lightly browned.
Remove ham steaks from the skillet and set aside.
Pour the prepared pineapple glaze into the skillet and simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
Return the ham steaks to the skillet, spooning the glaze over them to coat. Add pineapple rings to the skillet as well.
Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes, turning the ham steaks and pineapple rings halfway through to ensure they are evenly heated and coated in the glaze.
Serve immediately or allow to cool completely to prepare for freezing.
If freezing, place each ham steak and two pineapple rings into a freezer-safe container or bag, then pour some glaze over the top. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat from frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and warm in a covered skillet over medium heat until heated through.
Calories |
1535 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 25.4 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 6332 mg | 275% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.4 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.4 g | ||
| Protein | 92.1 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2710 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.