Pepper Jelly Ham Steak Recipes

HAM STEAKS WITH CHEESY GRITS AND A BELL PEPPER AND PEPPER JELLY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a large, 12-inch nonstick saute pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. Once the butter has stopped foaming, add the ham steaks 1 at a time and saute until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove the ham steaks and set aside as you prepare the sauce. Add 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter to the saute pan and once melted, add the onions, peppers and garlic to the pan. Saute until the vegetables are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and pepper jelly and scrape up any bits that may have settled on the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and swirl the last tablespoon of butter into the pan. Serve over the ham steaks and grits.
• In a large, heavy saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add a generous teaspoon of salt and the grits and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. When the grits thicken, add the milk, cream and butter and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the saucepan and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the grits are tender, smooth and creamy. Taste and season the grits with the remaining salt and pepper. (If the grits seem too runny simply allow to cook a bit longer, uncovered and stirring frequently, until the desired consistency is reached.) Fold the cheese into the grits, and keep covered and warm until ready to use.

JALAPEñO-GLAZED HAM STEAK

Steps:

• Heat grill. Place jelly in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Add cilantro; stir to mix well. Pat ham dry with paper towel.
• When ready to grill, place ham slice on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Brush ham with half of glaze; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until thoroughly heated, turning and brushing with remaining glaze during last 2 minutes of cooking time.

RUTH'S SIMPLE GLAZED HAM STEAKS

Steps:

• Trim the fat around the edges of the ham steaks.
• Melt the apple jelly in a large skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes.
• Add mustard and pepper; mix in well.
• Place ham steaks into skillet and spoon sauce over them to cover.
• Cook, uncovered, about 5 minutes per side, basting often.
• Turn out ham to a serving platter.
• Cut into serving size pieces as desired.