Ham Steak with Cantaloupe [barbecue]
Comments: Total cooking time is short for this ham recipe as precooked ham steak takes less than 20 minutes to heat through and brown on the surface.
The cantaloupe takes about half the time to become hot and glazed.
Excellent served along with hot buttered rice and a tossed green salad.
Servings: 5 to 6
  • 4 tablespoons [60 g] melted butter
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon [1 to 2.5 mL] curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] drained chutney syrup
  • 1 precooked 1-inch [2.5-cm] thick center slice ham steak [about 1 3/4-pound / 790-g]
  • 1 medium-size cantaloupe, peeled and seeded
  • Chutney
  • Blend butter with curry powder and chutney syrup; brush on both sides of ham steak.
  • Grill ham steak over medium-hot charcoals, 5 to 6 inches [12 to 15 cm] from heat.
  • Grill for 16 to 20 minutes more, turning occasionally and basting ham frequently with butter mixture.
  • Cut cantaloupe into 6 to 8 wedges; brush with butter mixture.
  • About 10 minutes before ham is done, place cantaloupe slices on grill.
  • Heat for about 3 minutes on each side, then on back.
  • Serve ham, coated with chutney syrup sauce.