Cranberry Orange Ham Steaks

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 13

Juicy and tangy Cranberry Orange Ham Steaks recipe for a healthy meal with family and friends

by The Chefin Ham

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

22 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/4 cup cranberry juice concentrate
	1 teaspoon grated orange rind
	1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
	6 cooked ham steaks ( about 1 1/2 lbs each )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

284

Sugar

14g

Fat

11g

Cranberry Orange Ham Steaks are a delightful meal option. The firm and juicy ham steak pairs perfectly with the tangy and tart cranberry-orange sauce. It can be prepared in under thirty minutes and is a great way to indulge in a sweet and savory meal. It's a perfect meal for any day of the week, and will surely leave your taste buds wanting more.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, mix cranberry concentrate, orange rind and Dijon mustard.
2.	Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ham steaks for 4-6 minutes on each side until browned.
3.	Brush the cranberry sauce on the cooked sides of the ham steak.
4.	Continue to cook the ham steaks for 1-2 minutes or until heated through and caramelized.
5.	Remove the ham steaks from the skillet and serve with the remaining cranberry sauce.

PROS

This dish is a quick and easy way to jazz up your regular ham steak dinner.

The crispness of the ham and sweetness of the sauce create a perfect balance of flavors.

It is a healthy option when paired with a side of greens.

CONS

Overcooking this dish could result in dry and tough ham steaks.

Having the sauce too thick can overpower the flavor of the ham steak.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ham steaks provide protein which helps to build and repair body tissues, maintain normal blood sugar levels, and boost energy for daily activities.
Cranberry juice concentrate contains antioxidants and Vitamin C which boost the immune system.
Dijon mustard has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to lower cholesterol levels.