Try a New Steak

Ham steak has been around for ages, but you might have never thought to put it on your grocery list. Well, add it to your cart, because it's quick to prepare and makes a great meal. Ham steak is traditionally ½- to 1-inch thick, fairly lean, and cooks in about 1 5 minutes for a speedy supper in the middle of the week. Make a fruit sauce, such as Orange Glaze, for a jazzy topping.

-CHARLA DRAPER

Cook's Notes

Ham steak is sometimes labeled center-cut ham steak.You can purchase boneless or bone-in steak that contains a small, round, nickel-size bone. Keep unopened ham steak in the refrigerator 7 to 10 days, or freeze it in the original unopened package for up to 3 months. When you're ready to use it, simply thaw it in the refrigerator for about 24 hours. This convenient steak can also be grilled or broiled and is great to have on hand.

Ham Steak With Orange Glaze

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

PREP: 10 MIN., COOK: 12 MIN.

1 (2 ½-Ib.) package fully cooked, bone-in (½-inch-thick) center-cut ham steak

1 clip orange juice

1 (S-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice

¼ cup golden raisins

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. cornstarch

1 Tbsp. cold water

1 . Rinse ham, and pat dry.

2. Cook ham in a lightly greased skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until thoroughly heated. Remove ham, reserving drippings in skillet.

3. Stir in orange juice, and cook 2 minutes, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Stir in pineapple, raisins, and mustard. Stir together cornstarch and 1 Tbsp. cold water; add to orange juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Serve sauce with ham.

JUAN C. NORRIS

LlLBURN, GEORGIA

Roasted Vegetables

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

PREP: 20 MIN., BAKE: 35 MIN.

This bounty of vegetables is the perfect accent for ham steak.

3 medium-size sweet potatoes (about 1 ½ Ib.)

1 medium-size yellow bell pepper

1 medium-size sweet onion, coarsely chopped

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

¼ tsp. pepper

1. Peel sweet potatoes, and cut into ½-inch cubes. Cut yellow bell pepper into 1-inch pieces.

2. Combine sweet potatoes, bell pepper, onions, and remaining ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag, and turn until vegetables are evenly coated. Remove vegetable mixture from bag, and place in a single layer in a lightly greased 11- ? 15-inch jelly-roll pan.

3. Bake at 450° for 30 to 35 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.

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