Honey-Glazed Ham Steaks with Pineapple and Mustard Sauce

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Pan-seared ham steaks glazed with honey and finished with a tangy pineapple mustard sauce, perfect for a celebratory holiday dinner. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in ham steaks, honey, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 bone-in ham steaks (6 oz each) and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium and brush each ham steak generously with 3 tablespoons honey. Cook for an additional 2 minutes per side until the honey glaze caramelizes and becomes sticky.
  3. Step 3: Remove ham steaks from skillet and set aside, keeping warm.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return ham steaks to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them to warm through for 1 minute. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Glazed Ham Steaks with Pineapple and Mustard Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Ham Steaks with Pineapple and Mustard Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in ham steaks from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Ham Steaks with Pineapple and Mustard Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Honey-Glazed Ham Steaks with Pineapple and Mustard Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Honey-Glazed Ham Steaks with Pineapple and Mustard Sauce?

American holiday like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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