Ham Steak with Pineapple Glaze

Ingredients

• 2 bone-in center-cut ham steaks, 1/2 inch thick (about 2 lb total)
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings in juice
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Before you cook

• Pat the ham steaks dry and snip the outer fat edge in a few places so they do not curl in the pan.
• Drain the pineapple rings, saving half a cup of the juice.
• Stir the brown sugar, Dijon, vinegar, cloves and pepper into the reserved pineapple juice.

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
2. Sear the ham steaks for 3 minutes per side, until the edges are browned and the surface is glazed with fond.
3. Move the steaks to a platter and keep them warm.
4. Add the butter to the skillet and lay the pineapple rings in a single layer.
5. Cook the pineapple for 3 minutes per side, until the rings are marked with brown caramel.
6. Pour the brown sugar and pineapple juice mixture into the skillet and scrape up the browned bits.
7. Simmer the glaze for 4 minutes, until it reduces to a syrup that coats the pineapple.
8. Return the ham steaks to the pan and turn them once in the glaze to coat both sides.
9. Cut each steak in half, top it with pineapple rings, and pour the remaining glaze over the plate.