Cranberry-Orange Glazed Ham Steaks with Spiced Sweet Potato Mash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Pan-seared ham steaks glazed with a tangy cranberry-orange sauce, paired with creamy sweet potato mash infused with warm holiday spices. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in ham steaks, fresh cranberries, orange juice, freshly squeezed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) bone-in ham steaks
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 3/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 3 large (about 2 lbs) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 3 large peeled and cubed sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp salt, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
2. Step 2: While potatoes cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 bone-in ham steaks and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden and warmed through, then transfer to a plate and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 cup fresh cranberries, 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, and 2 tbsp brown sugar. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
4. Step 4: Drain sweet potatoes and return to pot. Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and mash until smooth and creamy.
5. Step 5: Plate the sweet potato mash, top with ham steaks, and generously spoon the cranberry-orange glaze over the ham. Serve immediately.