GRILLED HAM STEAKS

These savory ham steaks are marinated and basted in a molasses-clove sauce and grilled to perfection.

—SANDY MORRIS LITITZ, PA



PREP: 10 MIN. + MARINATING GRILL: 10 MIN. MAKES: 12 SERVINGS


1/2 cups orange juice

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon ground cloves

1 tablespoon molasses

2 to 3 teaspoons ground mustard

2 to 3 teaspoons ground ginger

3 bone-in fully cooked ham steaks (1 pound each and 3/8-inch thick)

1. In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1 1/2 cups into a large resealable plastic bag; add the ham steaks. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Cover and refrigerate the remaining marinade for basting.

2. Drain and discard ham marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub it on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill ham steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until heated through, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade.