A ham steak is a thick slice cut from the leg — usually from a cured ham — that cooks in minutes. It’s a quick, hearty option for breakfast or a fast dinner.
Where Ham Steak Comes From
Cut crosswise from the cured (or fresh) hind leg, often with a round bone in the center.
How to Cook Ham Steak
- Pan-searing: a few minutes per side to warm and brown
- Grilling: with a maple or mustard glaze
- Broiling: quick and easy
- Pair fresh ham steaks with a longer sear to cook through
Ham Steak is part of the pork leg (ham) primal. Find a farm selling pasture-raised pork near you.
How to Cook It
Best methods for this cut: Pan-Searing, Grilling. Browse all recipes & guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a ham steak?
A ham steak is a thick slice cut from the leg — usually from a cured ham — that cooks in minutes for a quick meal.
How do you cook a ham steak?
Pan-sear or grill a cured ham steak a few minutes per side to warm and brown; a fresh ham steak needs longer to cook through.
Is a ham steak pre-cooked?
Cured ham steaks are usually pre-cooked and just need warming; fresh, uncured ham steaks must be cooked through to 145°F.