Here I'm going with a meat of the season -- and it might not be a cut you cook very often. But dinner prep doesn't get much easier than a ham steak. Some are smoked and some are simply cured; the latter is what you want to use here.
The steaks come sliced thin and thick; the one you want for this recipe is on the thin side, with a bit of the center bone. The quick rub is spicy and makes for flavorful diced leftovers in a next-day salad.
Serve with new potatoes or a warm potato salad.
Adapted from a recipe on Weber.com.
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Ingredients
measuring cupServings: 3-4
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Turn on the exhaust fan or open a nearby window. Use paper towels to pat the ham steak dry.
Step 2
Combine the chili powder, dried oregano, the cayenne and black peppers, the brown sugar and the butter in a small bowl, stirring to blend. Rub the mixture all over both sides of the ham steak. Place the seasoned ham steak in the pan; the side with more bone showing should be down. Cook for 5 or 6 minutes, until blackened in places, then carefully turn over and cook on the second side for about 4 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer to a plate, first-cooked side up. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutritional Facts
Per serving (based on 4)
Calories
240
Fat
15 g
Saturated Fat
6 g
Carbohydrates
5 g
Sodium
1650 mg
Cholesterol
75 mg
Protein
22 g
Sugar
4 g
This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.
Adapted from a recipe on Weber.com.
Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick.
Published March 21, 2016
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