Quick and Easy Skillet Ham Slices with Cranberry Ginger Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinners with this **Quick and Easy Skillet Ham Slices with Cranberry Ginger Sauce**—a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors that comes together in just 25 minutes! Tender, pan-seared ham slices are paired with a luscious sauce made from whole berry or jellied cranberry sauce, a splash of fresh orange juice, warm hints of cinnamon, and the zingy brightness of grated ginger. This one-pan wonder is seasoned to perfection and garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Ideal for busy evenings or special occasions, this dish delivers a gourmet touch with minimal prep and cleanup, making it a standout choice for anyone craving effortless elegance. Serve it with your favorite side dishes and watch this flavorful ham recipe become an instant family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices ham slices
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
Add the ham slices to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove the ham slices from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
Add the cranberry sauce, grated ginger, orange juice, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the cranberry ginger sauce cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly.
Return the ham slices to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top to coat. Let the ham warm through in the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the ham slices immediately, topped with extra sauce and chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.7 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 1763 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 377 mg | 8% | |
*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.
