Oven-Baked Ham Steak {Uncooked Ham Steak Recipe in 6 Steps the Easy Way}

Name: Oven-Baked Ham Steak {Uncooked Ham Steak Recipe in 6 Steps the Easy Way}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: USA
Ingredients: 1) 2.5 kg/90 oz of fresh pork ham; 2) some salt or salted red pepper paste ( (see how to make red pepper paste from scratch); 3) some ground black pepper to taste; 4) 2-3 cloves of garlic or to taste (you can replace it with 1 tbsp of garlic powder); 5) 1/2 tbsp of dried thyme or 1-2 sprigs of fresh thyme; 6) 1/2 tbsp of grated fresh ginger root or 1 tbsp of ginger powder; 7) 2 tbsp of Dijon mustard; 8) 1 tbsp of brown sugar; 9) 2 tbsp of olive oil; 10) 0.5 l/17 fl oz of white wine (optional)

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Cooking Fresh Ham Steak Recipes in the Oven: Baked Uncooked Ham Steaks

My uncooked ham steak recipe is one of the most delicious oven-baked ham steak recipes you’ve ever cooked at home!

➡️ When winter comes and the frost makes you want to eat a hearty meal, I always feel like cooking oven-baked ham steak. Of course, many of you cook ham roast for Christmas, but I love fresh pork ham steak throughout the cold season!

➡️ On this page, I am going to show you how to cook a fresh pork ham roast in the oven. This is a great meal to make when you want something easy to cook, but still want something that is going to taste good and provide you with a lot of flavors.

➡️ Preparing the marinade for the oven-baked ham steak only takes a few minutes. Of course, cooking time is longer, but you can’t eat a juicy pork ham roast without giving enough time for the meat to cook well inside.

➡️ The best thing about these ham steaks is that they are really healthy and will provide you with a lot of aromas without making you feel guilty about the food that you are eating, even if you eat pork!

➡️ Read the information below and learn more about cooking the oven-baked ham steak recipe! 👌

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How to Cook Ham Steak in the Oven

➡️ Cooking a pork ham steak is a great way to enjoy the flavor of pork while still enjoying the versatility of a steak. A pork ham steak can be prepared in a variety of ways, depending on personal preference. However, one of the best ways to enjoy a pork ham steak is by cooking it in the oven. This allows for maximum flavor and a delightful aroma that will draw family and friends to the table.

➡️ The secret to perfectly juicy pork ham roast is to cook it slow and low. Further, I’m going to show you how to cook a delicious fresh pork ham steak in the oven. This flavorful and juicy pork steak is sure to be a hit with the whole family at Christmas or any other day of the year!

➡️ Below are listed the needed ingredients and the cooking methods. Enjoy cooking ham steak from scratch!

What ingredients do you need to cook oven-baked ham steak? (recipe for 8 servings)

1) 2.5 kg/90 oz of fresh pork ham
2) some salt or salted red pepper paste ( (see how to make red pepper paste from scratch)
3) some ground black pepper to taste
4) 2-3 cloves of garlic or to taste (you can replace it with 1 tbsp of garlic powder)
5) 1/2 tbsp of dried thyme or 1-2 sprigs of fresh thyme
6) 1/2 tbsp of grated fresh ginger root or 1 tbsp of ginger powder
7) 2 tbsp of Dijon mustard
8) 1 tbsp of brown sugar
9) 2 tbsp of olive oil
10) 0.5 l/17 fl oz of white wine (optional)

How to Make Ham Steak in the Oven Step by Step

➡️ Eager to know how to cook oven-baked ham steak? The recipe is very tasty and easy to cook, so I wholeheartedly recommend it! Below are listed the steps required to cook the oven-baked ham steak recipe.

Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

1) Prepare the marinade for the pork ham

Pour the olive oil into a bowl, and add the sugar, mustard, and spices, then combine them thoroughly until you get a marinade like a homogeneous and viscous paste.

2) Marinate the fresh pork ham

Brush the fresh pork ham all over with the previously prepared marinade.

3) Place the marinated ham on a tray

Place the ham on a tray and pour water or wine (if used) so that the ham is submerged about three-quarters of its thickness.

4) Place the tray in the oven

Cover the tray with aluminum foil to seal it, then place it inside the preheated oven at 180C/360F for about 1 hour.

5) Remove the foil when the ham is baked

When the ham is baked and the water/wine is low, remove the foil and place back the tray in the oven at 290C/550F for about 20 minutes or until the pork ham steak is golden brown.

6) Wait for the oven-baked ham steak to rest

Stop the heat in the oven and wait about 30 minutes for the pork ham to rest before slicing it up as desired.

8 PRO Tips for the Oven-Baked Ham Steak Recipe

The ideal thickness for this recipe of oven-baked ham steak is about 5 cm/2 inches, if it is thicker it is possible that the ham will remain hard inside, while if it is thinner the steak may dry too much.
While the ham is cooking under the foil, make sure there is enough wine or water in the tray, if necessary add a little more.
The use of wine is not mandatory, however, I recommend you include it in the recipe because it offers an extra flavor that makes the difference between a dish worthy of any gourmet and a basic meal.
If you have time, I recommend marinating the fresh ham and leaving it in the fridge until the next day.
I advise you not to remove the layer of fat from the edge, it gives an extra flavor and protects the meat from excessive drying. In addition, the taste of roasted pork fat is truly divine!
For a spicy taste of the pork roast, use a bit of hot chili powder when preparing the marinade.
It is very important not to rush when the pork ham steak is ready to let the meat soak up the juices and cool a little, this will allow you to cut whole slices without breaking the meat into pieces.
I recommend serving the oven-baked pork ham steak with a sauce because the ham meat is quite dry, some of my favorites for this recipe include cranberry sauce, dried plum sauce, or garlic sauce. Of course, a hot salsa sauce is also perfect if you like spicy food!

➡️ Fresh ham steak recipes are very popular in the cold season and this is rightfully so – all gourmets want to taste a juicy piece of tender pork ham! I’m sharing a recipe that allows you to cook ham steaks in a simple way but with extremely delicious results! Enjoy cooking oven-baked ham steak from scratch! For additional info, read more on ham!

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