It's hard to beat a glazed, baked ham - it's also difficult for two people to eat a whole ham, however fond they are of leftovers. This recipe offers most of the satisfaction of a glazed ham without having to spend a month eating it. The flavor profile is a tasty balance of salty, sweet, hot, sour and savory and so it touches almost every taste bud in your mouth. Best of all, it's easy enough to make on a weeknight and yet fancy enough for a special occasion. (Larger image.) Serves 2.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. fully cooked ham steak
- 1 orange (optional); peeled and segmented, seeds removed
- *** Glaze ***
- 4 tsp. orange marmalade
- 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp. ground mace
- 2 tsp. unsalted butter; melted
Preparation:
1. Turn on broiler and place a rack in second position from top.
2. Melt butter with marmalade in a small pan over low heat. Whisk in remaining glaze ingredients together in a small bowl.
3. Line a baking sheet with foil and place ham steak on it. Brush with glaze.
4. Broil for 6 - 8 minutes until brown, bubbling and hot.
