Great Ham Recipes
Recipe Name: Grilled Ham Steak Kabobs with Peach Slaw Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes 1 Cook s brand Bone-In Thick Cut Ham Steak Wooden (soaked in water) or metal skewers 1 1/2 teaspoons Moroccan Spice* 1 tablespoon olive oil *Moroccan Spice: 3 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon 2 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger 1 teaspoon Turmeric PEACH SLAW: 2tablespoons red bell pepper, diced 4 peaches, sliced 3-ounces snow peas, julienne 1tablespoon mint, chopped 1tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoon whole grain mustard 2 teaspoon sugar Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Prepare charcoal or gas grill. Cut ham steak in 1 by 3-inch strips and place on water soaked wooden skewers. Sprinkle on Moroccan spice and olive oil. Place skewers on grill over medium heat until golden brown. Combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Set aside. Scoop peach slaw on a plate and lay kabobs on top. Recipe courtesy of Chef Eddie Matney, Eddie Matney s Restaurant, Phoenix,AZ Bone-In Ham Many people think the sole difference between bone-in ham versus boneless ham is simply that one has bones while the other does not. However, you will find that bone-in ham and boneless ham vary in flavor, texture and preparation. Bone-in ham has a superior taste and texture because the natural muscle, fat and bones are undisturbed. Bone-in hame is easy to prepare and serve. Several of Cook s brand bone-in hams take only minutes to prepare and serve. In addition, Cook s labels provide simple carving instructions. Or, if you prefer, there is a Cook s spiral sliced ham, which virtually eliminates the need for carving because they already come pre-sliced in a spiral fashion. The natural, undisturbed muscles of a bone-in ham allow you to shred the ham for use as a recipe ingredient. The leftover bones from a bone-in ham are ideal ingredients for soups or bean dishes. Copyright 2003 Meredith Corporation.All Rights Reserved.
Recipe Name: Fiesta Grilled Ham Steak Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes 1 Cook's brand Bone-In Thick Cut Ham Steak (approx. 2 lbs.) 3/4 cup jalapeno pepper jelly 2cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Preheat charcoal or gas grill. In a small saucepan, heat jelly and garlic over medium heat until jelly is melted (or, in a microwave-safe bowl, heat in microwave oven at high power until melted, about 1 minute). Stir in cilantro. Set aside 1/4 cup mixture for serving. Place ham steaks on grill over medium heat. Grill 3 minutes.turn ham steaks; brush with half of remaining jelly mixture and continue to grill 3 minutes.turn again; brush with remaining half of jelly mixture and continue to grill 1 to 2 minutes or until ham is glazed and heated through. Serve with reserved jelly mixture. Recipe Name: Pineapple-Green Onion Salsa with Grilled Ham Steak Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes 1 Cooks brand Bone-In Thick Cut Ham Steak (approx. 2 pds) Ingredients for Salsa: 2cups fresh ripe pineapple, trimmed, cored & chopped into 3/8-inch to 1/2-inch chunks 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, with pulp 1green onion, minced 1/2 red bell pepper, cored and minced, 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely minced 3shakes Tabasco sauce 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard Pinch of ground cloves Mix all ingredients together well.transfer, label and store refrigerated until needed. Ham: Prepare charcoal or gas grill.grill Ham Steak according to package directions. Recipe courtesy of Chef Scott Newman, Oba, Portland, Oregon
Recipe Name: Ham Steak Kabobs with Vegetable Medley Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes 1 Cook's brand Bone-in Ham Steak, cut in 1-inch cubes 1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 green pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks Cherry tomatoes Mushroom caps 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks, fresh or canned 1 medium onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 8 wooden (soaked in water) or metal skewers Preheat grill. Skewer the ham, alternating with remaining ingredients. Heat on grill for approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Serve hot. Menu note: Serve with Cook's Classic Cherry Sauce on the side. Yield: 2 cups 1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup honey 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Combine all ingredients. Simmer for five minutes. Serve warm with Cooks Ham Steak or Ham Kabobs. Recipe courtesy of Cook s Ham Selecting: If the ham is packaged so you can see the meat, look for a finely-grained texture and a rosy pink color. Press the ham; it should be firm, not spongy. Iridescence on the meat's surface is usually a result of curing agents reacting with air and light and has no effect on quality. Most hams are labeled "fully cooked." They have been cooked during processing and are ready to eat with or without further heating. Some hams are labeled "cook before eating." Before serving, these hams need to be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Storing: A ham slice can be stored in the coldest part of the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Ham halves can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days or frozen for 1 to 2 months. Copyright 2003 Meredith Corporation.All Rights Reserved.
Recipe Name: Ham Steak Fajitas Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes 1 Cook's brand Bone-in Ham Steak 1 large orange, juice and rind 1 lime, juice and rind 2 tablespoons dry white wine 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 large red bell pepper, halved and seeded 1 large green bell pepper, halved and seeded 1 large red onion, cut in 1/2-inch slices 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas In a non-metal pan, combine orange and lime juice and rind, wine, garlic, ham, peppers, and onions. Marinate at least 30 minutes. Spray grill with non-stick vegetable spray and grill or broil vegetables 4-5 minutes.turn vegetables, add ham steak and grill another 3-5 minutes, turning steak once, until ham is heated through. Remove from grill, slice ham steak and peppers into 1/2-inch thick strips. Serve with warm tortillas. Fajitas may be garnished with salsa, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole. Recipe Name: Marinated Ham Steaks Yield: 6 servings Preparation time: 1 hour Cooking time: 10 minutes 2 Cook's brand Bone-in Ham Steaks Fresh rosemary sprigs to garnish MARINADE: 2 teaspoons soy sauce 6 whole cloves 1tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 (1-inch) piece cinnamon stick 2tablespoons peanut oil 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1tablespoon honey 1(8 oz) cooking apple, peeled & grated 1tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary Prepare marinade: combine all ingredients except ham & rosemary in bowl, mix well. Pour marinade over ham steaks in dish, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Prepare charcoal or gas grill. Place ham steaks on grill over medium heat. Grill ham steaks 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning once and brushing with extra marinade. Garnish with rosemary sprigs.
Recipe Name: Sweet & Sour Ham Steak Yield: 6 servings Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes 2 Cook's brand Bone-in Ham Steaks 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/3 cup beer or apple juice 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Prepare charcoal or gas grill. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, beer or apple juice, Dijon mustard and pumpkin pie spice. Heat glaze over medium-high heat, stirring several times, until it starts to bubble. Remove from heat. Grill each ham steak 1-2 minutes each side before applying glaze. Baste ham steaks with glaze, grill 2 minutes, turn and baste again; grill an addition 2 minutes. Serve hot. Ham Tips Before you head to the store to pick up a ham, here's a rundown of the types you're likely to see. Bone-In:A traditional pear-shaped ham that has at least part of the shank bone present. Bone-in hams are sometimes sold whole, but they more commonly are available cut into halves or rump or shank portions, and as center-cut slices (sometimes called ham steaks.) Whole hams weigh between 10 and 18 pounds. Semi-Boneless:A ham with the shank and hipbone removed, leaving only the round leg bone. Boneless: A ham without the bone, with outside skin and fat removed that is shaped by placing it into a casing or a can before processing. The most popular kind of ham is a fully cooked ham. It is ready to eat when you buy it.to serve the ham hot, heat it to 140 degrees F. Hams labeled cook before eating are not completely cooked during processing and should be cooked to 160 degrees F. If you're unsure whether a ham you've bought is fully cooked, cook it to 160 degrees F. Country or country-style hams are distinctively flavored and specially processed.they are cured, may or may not be smoked, and usually are aged. Country hams generally are saltier than other hams and often are named for the city where they are processed. Follow package directions for these hams. Copyright 2003 Meredith Corporation.All Rights Reserved.
Recipe Name: Grilled Ham Steak with Peach Chipotle Glaze Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes 1 Cook's brand Bone-In Thick Cut Ham Steak GLAZE: 20-ounce jar peach marmalade 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 shallot, chopped 3 tablespoons chipotle sauce 2 teaspoons olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Sauté garlic and shallot in oil until soft.add remaining ingredients (except for ham steak) and simmer for 15 minutes. Set aside. Prepare charcoal or gas grill. Place ham steaks on grill over medium heat. Grill 3 minutes.turn ham steak; brush with peach chipotle glaze and continue to grill 3 minutes.turn again; brush with remaining glaze, continue to grill 1 to 2 minutes or until ham is glazed and heated through. Recipe courtesy of Chef Eddie Matney, Eddie Matney's Restaurant, Phoenix, AZ Recipe Name: Grilled Ham Steak with Peach Fresca Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes 1 Cook's brand Bone-In Thick Cut Ham Steak PEACH FRESCA: 6ripe peaches, diced 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped 1/2 red onion, finely diced 1 serrano chili, diced and seeded 1/4 cup brown sugar Pinch Chinese Five Spice Juice from one lime Salt and pepper, to taste 1tablespoon olive oil Prepare charcoal or gas grill. Combine ingredients for the peach fresca in a bowl and mix well, set aside. Place ham steaks on grill over medium heat. Heat according to package instructions. Place ham steak on platter and pour peach fresca over ham steak. Recipe courtesy of Chef Eddie Matney, Eddie Matney's Restaurant, Phoenix, AZ
Recipe Name: Zesty Potato-Ham Casserole Yield: 8 servings Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes 2 1/2 cups Cook's brand Bone-In Ham Steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 8to10medium potatoes, peeled, chopped* 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, seeds removed, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoon pepper 8-ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 medium tomato, seeds removed, chopped Preheat grill (medium setting)**. Make foil packet by placing potatoes, onions and green peppers on the center of foil sheet. Sprinkle pepper over entire mixture and stir to mix well. Bring up foil sides and double fold top and sides to seal, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Place on grill for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove from grill; add cubed ham, stirring slightly to mix. Reseal and return to grill for approximately 10 minutes. Remove from grill and sprinkle cheese & tomatoes over entire mixture. Return to grill, leaving the packet unsealed, but the grill lid closed, and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from grill and serve. *Depending on the cut of your potatoes, you may need to adjust the cooking times. **If you prefer to cook this dish in the oven, simply place foil packet on a cookie sheet in a preheated oven at 375 degrees. Bake for 60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, and follow rest of instructions. About Cook's There are many brands of ham available to you, but the Cook's name ensures consistent quality and great taste. Cook's brand hams are always bone-in for a more natural texture and taste. They are slow-cured with all-natural ingredients like pure cane sugar, real honey and brown sugar, then smoked for hours over real hickory wood for a taste that separates Cook's brand hams from the rest. There's a Cook's brand ham for any meal, any time. Copyright 2003 Meredith Corporation.All Rights Reserved.