Roasted Ham with Sweet Potato and Maple Glaze
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just an hour and tastes like you've spent all day cooking. Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins and fiber, making this dish as nourishing as it is delicious. The maple glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a sticky, savory sweetness that perfectly complements the ham. Best of all, you need just one pan and a handful of simple ingredients. It's elegant enough for company but easy enough for a regular Tuesday night.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 113 gham steaks(center-cut, about 1 inch thick)
- ¾ kgsweet potatoes(peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 3 tbsppure maple syrup
- 2 tbspdijon mustard
- 2 sprigsfresh thyme
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tbspbalsamic vinegar
- ¾ tspsea salt
- ½ tspblack pepper(freshly ground)
- 1red onion(sliced into wedges)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large roasting pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Tip: Using parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleaning up after dinner a breeze.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Tip: Make sure the mustard is fully incorporated for a smooth, cohesive glaze.
- 3
Spread the cubed sweet potatoes and red onion wedges on the prepared pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and toss until evenly coated.
Tip: Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform sizes so they roast evenly.
- 4
Roast the sweet potato mixture for 15 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven.
Tip: This head start allows the sweet potatoes to begin softening before adding the ham.
- 5
Push the sweet potatoes and onions to the sides of the pan. Arrange the ham steaks in the center and brush each one generously with the maple-mustard glaze.
Tip: Save a little glaze to brush on the ham halfway through cooking for extra flavor depth.
- 6
Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the ham is caramelized and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Tip: The edges of the sweet potatoes should be slightly crispy and golden brown.
- 7
Remove from the oven and scatter fresh thyme sprigs over the ham and vegetables.
Tip: Fresh herbs add a bright, aromatic finishing touch that enhances the rich flavors.
- 8
Drizzle any pan juices over the ham and vegetables before serving immediately while hot.
Tip: The pan juices are liquid gold—don't waste them by letting them cool in the pan.
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