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Brown Sugar Ham Steaks
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Brown Sugar Ham Steaks
Total Time30 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings8
Total Time30 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings8

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Classic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.Key IngredientClassic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.
AboutLovers of all things sweet and savory, this one’s for you—our thick, juicy Ham Steaks covered in a warm, brown sugar glaze and paired with crispy fries. Serve with warmed Hawaiian slider buns, and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing meal ready to be devoured in 30 minutes!
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImageClassic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.
 
4 Farmer John Ham Steaks, Cut in Half
 
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
 
1 cup Pineapple Juice
 
2 cups Brown Sugar
 
1 cup Honey
 
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
 
6 cloves Fresh Garlic, Minced
 
2 teaspoons Salt (Divided in Half)
 
16 ounces Frozen Fries (Sweet Potato or Crinkle Cut)
 
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
 
Optional: Hawaiian Slider Buns
Classic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.Key IngredientClassic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.
Directions
1On a sheet pan, bake sweet potato or crinkle cut fries according to package directions. Toss lightly with black pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt.
2Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cut ham steaks to the skillet and cook in the butter until lightly browned.
3Transfer ham steaks to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
4In the same skillet with the butter, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a simmer. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Pour the brown sugar glaze over the ham steaks.
5Serve ham steaks with baked sweet potato or crinkle cut fries on the side.
6Add warmed slider buns so everyone can make mini sandwiches!
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