Roasted Ham with Spring Peas and Herb Butter
Prep
20 mins
Cook
45 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in just over an hour and tastes fancy without any fuss. A beautiful ham steak gets glazed with honey and dijon mustard, then roasted until caramelized, while fresh spring peas tossed in herb butter cook alongside. I love using peas because they're packed with fiber and plant based protein, so the meal feels substantial and wholesome. The best part? Everything happens in one pan, which means minimal cleanup at the end of the day. It's simple enough for a busy Tuesday but special enough to serve when you have guests.
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Ingredients
- 1 kgbone-in ham steak(1.5 inches thick)
- 710 mlfrozen peas
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter(divided)
- 3 tablespoonshoney
- 2 tablespoonsdijon mustard
- 1 tablespoonfresh thyme(chopped)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tablespoonapple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ¼ teaspoonsea salt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F and place a cast iron skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat.
Tip: Using a cast iron skillet allows the ham to develop a beautiful crust while the oven finishes cooking it through.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to create the glaze.
Tip: The vinegar adds brightness and balances the sweetness of the honey.
- 3
Pat the ham steak dry with paper towels, then season both sides lightly with sea salt and black pepper.
Tip: Drying the surface helps the ham brown more evenly and develop a caramelized exterior.
- 4
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the hot skillet and sear the ham for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then brush generously with the honey-mustard glaze.
Tip: Don't move the ham too much; let it sit to develop those flavorful brown edges.
- 5
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, basting with remaining glaze halfway through cooking.
Tip: Basting keeps the ham moist and builds layers of flavor.
- 6
While the ham finishes roasting, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Tip: Don't let the garlic brown; you want it to be sweet and mellow.
- 7
Add the frozen peas to the garlic butter, stir well, and cook for 5-6 minutes until heated through. Toss in fresh thyme and parsley, then season to taste.
Tip: Frozen peas thaw quickly and retain their bright green color better than fresh peas in this quick cooking method.
- 8
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Arrange slices on a platter and serve with the herbed peas alongside.
Tip: Resting the ham allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender and juicy.
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