Seared Ham Steaks with a Root Beer Glaze Recipe

Name: Seared Ham Steaks with a Root Beer Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 ounces root beer, 2 (12-ounce) cans; 2 tablespoons pepper jelly; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons Emeril's Steak Sauce; 1 teaspoon pepper sauce (recommended: Caribbean Pick-A-Pepper); 4 whole cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 orange, zest and juice; 1 lemon, zest and juice; 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped; 1 teaspoon bitters (recommended: Angostura); 2 large ham steaks, 1/2-inch thick; Sweet Potato Puree, recipe follows; 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons butter, softened at room temperature; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger; 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 pinch ground white pepper

Servings: persons

24 ounces root beer, 2 (12-ounce) cans
2 tablespoons pepper jelly
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons Emeril's Steak Sauce
1 teaspoon pepper sauce (recommended: Caribbean Pick-A-Pepper)
4 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 orange, zest and juice
1 lemon, zest and juice
1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
1 teaspoon bitters (recommended: Angostura)
2 large ham steaks, 1/2-inch thick
Sweet Potato Puree, recipe follows
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter, softened at room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 pinch ground white pepper

1
Place all of the above ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan except the ham steaks, and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat to medium, and continue to cook until the root beer is reduced by 2/3 and takes on a syrupy consistency, about 20 minutes.
3
Remove the glaze from the heat and strain into a clean, heatproof container.
4
Heat a large, 12-inch nonstick saute pan over medium heat until hot.
5
Saute the ham steaks 1 at a time for 3 minutes on each side.
6
To serve, place each ham steak on a large plate with the sweet potato puree on the side and drizzle everything with the root beer glaze.
7
Place potatoes in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches.
8
Bring to a boil over high heat.
9
Reduce the heat so that the potatoes remain at a low boil and cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes.
10
Drain in a colander placed in the sink.
11
Transfer the potatoes to the bowl of a food processor along with all remaining ingredients and process until fairly smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
12
Return the potato puree to the saucepan and warm gently over low heat, stirring frequently, before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 ounces root beer, 2 (12-ounce) cans, 2 tablespoons pepper jelly, 1 bay leaf, 2 tablespoons Emeril's Steak Sauce, and more.

Yes, Seared Ham Steaks with a Root Beer Glaze falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Seared Ham Steaks with a Root Beer Glaze

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