Pepper Jelly BBQ Glaze on Smoked Ham Steaks

Pepper Jelly BBQ Glaze on Smoked Ham Steaks

Smoked ham steaks glazed and glistening on a serving plate
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A pepper jelly BBQ glaze on smoked ham steaks takes almost no time at all, since ham steaks come pre-cooked and just need a quick smoke and glaze to turn into a genuinely impressive weeknight dinner or easy weekend brunch centerpiece.

Why Ham Steaks Are an Underrated Smoker Cut

Because ham steaks are already fully cooked, there's no risk of undercooking - your only job is warming them through and building flavor on the surface. That makes them one of the fastest, most forgiving proteins to run a pepper jelly BBQ glaze on.

Building the Glaze

Warm Peach Habanero Spread with a splash of pineapple juice for a classic ham-and-fruit combination, or use Jalapeño Apple Spread for an apple-forward version that leans into ham's traditional pairing with fall fruit.

Step-by-Step: Smoked Ham Steaks With Pepper Jelly Glaze

  1. Pat 4 bone-in ham steaks dry and score the fat edge lightly to prevent curling.
  2. Smoke at 250°F for about 30 minutes to add smoke flavor while warming through.
  3. Warm 1/2 cup Peach Habanero Spread with 2 tablespoons pineapple juice until glossy.
  4. Brush a generous coat of glaze over both sides of each steak.
  5. Return to the smoker for 10-15 minutes at 300°F to set the glaze into a sticky coating.
  6. Brush a second light coat and pull once glaze is caramelized and glossy.
  7. Rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Why This Is One of the Easiest Glazed Proteins

Since there's no doneness temperature to worry about, all your focus goes into building great glaze flavor and getting a nice caramelized set - making this pepper jelly BBQ glaze recipe nearly foolproof for beginners just starting to experiment with a smoker.

Serving Suggestions

Serve alongside scalloped potatoes or a simple green salad. Ham steaks also make an excellent centerpiece for a smaller holiday-style dinner without the time commitment of a whole spiral ham.

Grab Peach Habanero Spread and Jalapeño Apple Spread at smokymountainspread.com to try this pepper jelly BBQ glaze on your next ham steak dinner.

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