ham steak

A ham steak is a cross-cut through a pig’s leg. It often has a small piece of marrow bone in it.

When I repackage ham, I get some beautiful ham steaks each time, without the bone of course. Even though I love to eat ham cold with breakfast, it turns out I don't really like cooked ham or ham steak. I can handle it when I chop it small and mix it with an omelet, but not so much the big pieces.

Ham steak can be roasted, pan-fried or grilled. Alternatively, cut it in pieces to make skewers. (Pic4) Treat it like a regular steak. The thinner the steak, the hotter the pan and the shorter the time.

a. ham steak Hawaiian

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Ham likes some extra sweetness, hence the pineapple. It really makes it a lot more palatable.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need for 2 servings:

1 lb. ham steak
4 pineapple slices
olive oil

Pic1: grilled ham steak Hawaiian

Directions

Pic2: ham steak
Pic3: sizzling
Pic4: skewers

If the ham steak comes with a ring of fat and/or skin, cut through the skin and fat every few inches. Those shrink more then the rest and it prevents the steak from curling up in the pan (Pic3)
Heat some oil in a very hot pan.
Sear the steak briefly on both sides.
Reduce heat and simmer over low heat 3-8 minutes each side, depending on thickness.
Ham has already been fully cooked, so no need for long cooking times.
Add some pineapple slices to the frying pan and simmer those until warmed through.
Serve immediately.

b. ham steak omelet

2020-03-08

A quick and easy recipe for breakfast, although I prefer to chop the ham into small pieces.

Directions

Pic5: nice ham steak
Pic6: fry with eggs
Pic7: serve

Fry the ham steak on both sides until it gets a nice color.
Add the seasoned scrambled eggs.
Switch off the stove and let the eggs cook with the heat remaining in the pan. (Pic6)
Serve and enjoy. (Pic7)

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more and avemariasongs.org

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more
and avemariasongs.org