Pan-Fried Ham Steak

Pan-Fried Ham Steak

Main Course
15 min
199 kcal / serving

Ham steak is one of the easiest dinners in my repertoire. Ready in about 15 minutes, it's simple and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 2ham steaks (8 ounces each, fully cooked)
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter
  • ¼ teaspoongarlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoondried thyme
  • ¼ teaspooncayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoonsmaple syrup

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut each piece of ham in half. Each half will be a serving.

  2. 2

    Heat a large, 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the butter. Once the butter melts, swirl it to coat the bottom of the skillet.

  3. 3

    When the butter starts foaming, add the ham in a single layer. Sprinkle the ham with garlic powder, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper.

  4. 4

    Cook until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the maple syrup to the skillet and swirl to combine with the pan juices. Turn the ham to the other side and cook until browned on that side, about 2 more minutes.

  6. 6

    Transfer the ham to plates. Drizzle or brush it with the pan juices. Serve immediately.