Ham Steak with Pineapple Glaze

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Ham Steak with Pineapple Glaze is a quick and savory-sweet dish featuring a pre-cooked slice of ham, typically pan-seared and coated in a glossy glaze made from pineapple juice, brown sugar, and spices. It's a popular comfort food in American home cooking, often associated with mid-20th-century convenience cuisine. The dish is known for its simple preparation and bold, contrasting flavors.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates coming primarily from the sugary glaze. A typical serving provides a good source of B vitamins, zinc, and selenium from the ham, with the pineapple adding a touch of vitamin C. A standard serving (about 4-6 oz of ham with glaze) generally ranges from 300 to 450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	290 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	14 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	1150 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Zinc	2.8 mg
Selenium	24 µg
Niacin (B3)	5.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Iron	1.5 mg

Per 1 steak (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a classic example of 'retro' American cooking, where canned pineapple and pre-cooked meats symbolized post-war convenience. Nutritionally, the pairing is unique because the pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that can aid in digesting the proteins in the ham.