Grilling is a dry heat cooking method that quickly cooks the surface and then slowly moves to the middle. When grilled properly, the meat will have a crisp flavorful outside coating with a moist center.

GRILLING HAM STEAKS

Ham steaks should be a minimum of 1 inch thick and no thicker than 2 inches.

Prepare Ham for Grilling

1. Trim the skin from the outer edge but leave a layer of fat.
2. To keep ham slices flat while grilling, clip fat around the edges at 1 to 1 ½ inch intervals.
3. Allow the ham to stand at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before placing on the grill.

Grilling Ham Slices

1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
2. To help prevent the ham slices from sticking to the grate on which they will be placed, the grate can be brushed with oil and the grill should be properly preheated before placing the meat on the grate.
3. Place the ham slices on the grill approximately 4 inches above direct heat.
4. Leaving the hood open, cook for 6 to 10 minutes on both sides or until each side is nicely browned.
5. Remove from the grill and serve.

GRILLING TIPS

• When grilling ham slices or steaks, preheat the grill to proper temperature to ensure the meats surface is seared quickly to seal in juices.
• Do not use a fork to turn the ham as it cooks. The piercing causes juices to escape. Use tongs to turn.
• It is generally suggested to turn the cuts only once.
• Do not overcrowd the pieces so that if there are flare-ups from the drippings there is room to move pieces out of the way of the flames.