Ingredients
1/4 c. maple syrup
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
5 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6 oz. Tuscan kale, stems removed, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces
3/4 c. cooked black eyed peas
1 cooked ham steak, about 1 lb.
Preparation
Step 1In a small bowl, whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard. Step 2In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add kale and cook, tossing until wilted, about 4 minutes. Add black eyed peas and cook, tossing, until heated through, 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a plate and return skillet to medium-high.Step 3Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Add ham steak and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Step 4Pour maple syrup mixture into pan and cook, turning ham a few times until fully coated in glaze. Return kale mixture to pan and toss to coat with any glaze remaining in skillet.
How do you cook a ham steak? Many brands of prepackaged ham steaks are sold smoked and fully cooked, but reheating to at least 140° before serving is recommended by the USDA. You can pan-fry ham steaks in a skillet with a little bit of oil, grill them, or bake them. What kind of glaze works? A glaze is essential with a ham steak. However you normally like to flavor a whole baked ham (aka your favorite ham glaze) will also work with a ham steak. Our favorite glaze is a mix of maple syrup, Dijon, and apple cider vinegar. We always reach for maple syrup, which brings out the sweetness of ham. Apple cider vinegar brings a nice brightness and cuts the fattiness of the ham, while Dijon brings a tangy kick. What goes well with ham steak? We like to serve ham steak with a bean, like black eyed peas, or cannellini beans, and a leafy green quickly sautéed in olive oil. They are also great in Ham and Bean Soup and Ham and Cheese Quiche. How long will ham steak leftovers last in the fridge? Store properly in an airtight container in the fridge, ham steak leftovers will last between 7 to 10 days. If you tried your hand at making this, let us know how it went in the comment section below!
