Curried Ham Steak with Cantaloupe
Comments: Chutney, hot buttered rice and a tossed green salad are just what is needed to serve along with this dish.
Servings: 5 to 6
IngredientsPreparation
  • 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 [1-inch / 2.5-cm thick] slice precooked ham [approximately 1 3/4 pounds - 795 g]
  • 1 medium cantaloupe, peeled and seeded
  • Preheat barbecue until medium-hot.
  • Blend together melted butter, curry powder and chutney syrup; brush mixture on both sides of slice of ham.
  • Transfer ham steak onto barbecue rack, 5 to 6 inches [12 to 15 cm] above medium-hot charcoals.
  • Barbecue for 16 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally and basting ham often with melted butter mixture.
  • Cut cantaloupe into 6 to 8 wedges; brush each wedge with melted butter mixture.
  • Approximately 10 minutes before the end of ham cooking time, arrange cantaloupe wedges onto barbecue rack.
  • Leave to grill for approximately 3 minutes on each side, and on the back.
  • Serve ham steak sliced, along with hot cantaloupe wedges.