How to Cook a Cured Ham Steak: Easy Ideas for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

 Some cuts of meat only work for one meal.

 A cured ham steak isn't one of them. It goes from skillet to plate in minutes, and it fits just as easily into a weekend breakfast as it does a quick lunch or a simple weeknight dinner.

If you've never cooked one before, the Cured Hickory Smoked Ham Steak from Frank's Butcher Shop is a good place to start. It comes pre-sliced and ready for the skillet, so there's no trimming and almost no cleanup. This guide covers exactly how to cook it, then walks through simple ways to serve it at any meal of the day.

What Is a Cured Ham Steak?

Frank's Cured Hickory Smoked Ham Steak comes in a 10- to 12-ounce portion, already cured, smoked, and sliced before it reaches your kitchen. Because the prep work is done for you, the only thing left to figure out is how to heat it properly, which is exactly what the next section covers.

How to Cook a Cured Ham Steak: Step by Step

Step 1: Heat your skillet - Warm a skillet over medium heat for a minute or two before adding the ham steak. Cooking it gently rather than on high heat helps it warm evenly without drying out.

Step 2: Resize if needed - If the steak is larger than your pan, don't force it in whole. Cut it into smaller, more manageable pieces and cook them in groups instead, this is the exact tip Frank's Butcher Shop gives for this cut.

Step 3: Sear both sides -  Place the ham steak (or pieces) in the skillet and cook for a few minutes per side, until it's heated through and lightly browned at the edges. As with any packaged meat, it's worth following the specific heating instructions on your package for best results.

Step 4: Add a glaze, if you like - For a dinner-style plate, swirl in a little honey or brown sugar during the last minute of cooking to build a light glaze over the seared surface.

Step 5: Serve it your way -Plate it alongside eggs for breakfast, the classic pairing, or serve it with vegetables, potatoes, or in a sandwich for lunch or dinner.

Breakfast: The Classic Ham Steak and Eggs Plate

The simplest way to enjoy a ham steak is also the most classic one: heat it in a skillet and serve it with eggs. If you want to round out the plate, cooking a few strips of Pork Bacon, Frank's hickory smoked bacon, alongside it gives you two smoked flavors on one plate.

For a whole week of breakfasts without piecing together separate orders, the Breakfast Box bundles a ham steak together with bacon, sausage, and chorizo. For more ideas, the blog on 7 Most Popular Breakfast Meats is a helpful companion read.

Lunch: Turning Ham Steak Into a Quick Midday Meal

Ham steak doesn't have to stay in the breakfast lane. At lunchtime, a pan-seared slice works well tucked into a sandwich with a slice of cheese, warmed just long enough to soften the cheese. It also holds up well diced and tossed into a hot skillet with leftover potatoes for a fast hash.

If you're meal-prepping, cook the full steak at once and portion it out for quick lunch assembly through the week.

Dinner: Making Ham Steak the Star of the Plate

For dinner, treat the ham steak as the centerpiece. Follow the glaze step above, the steak itself only takes a few minutes in the skillet, so you can start it while roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad come together on the side.

If you're planning a bigger spread or want to mix in other pork cuts, browsing the full Pork collection is a good way to see what else pairs well on the same plate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What's the best way to cook a cured ham steak?
A: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the steak, and cook a few minutes per side until heated through with a light sear. It's a classic pairing with eggs, but works just as well for lunch or dinner.

Q: What if my pan is too small for the whole steak?
A: Cut the ham steak into smaller, more manageable pieces and cook them in groups rather than crowding a single pan.

Q: What size is Frank's Cured Hickory Smoked Ham Steak?
A: It comes in a 10 to 12-ounce portion, pre-sliced and ready for the skillet.

Q: Can a ham steak work for lunch and dinner, not just breakfast?
A: Yes. Since it's pre-sliced, it cooks up quickly in sandwiches, hashes, or as a pan-seared dinner plate with vegetables or potatoes.

Q: Is there an easy way to get ham steak along with other breakfast meats in one order?
A: Yes, the Breakfast Box includes a ham steak along with bacon, sausage, and chorizo, an easy way to stock up on breakfast staples at once.

Final Thoughts

A cured ham steak is one of those cuts that rewards simplicity. A hot skillet and a few minutes are really all it takes to turn it into breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Whether you pair it with eggs in the morning, fold it into a sandwich at noon, or glaze it for dinner, it's a cut worth keeping on hand for the nights you want something quick but still satisfying.

For more cuts, bundles, and everyday staples like this one, browse the full selection at Frank's Butcher Shop.