Feast like an orc in Mordor with this sweet and spicy glazed ham steak breakfast recipe.
Breakfast in Middle Earth
Journey to Middle Earth for a grand breakfast feast that starts in the peaceful Shire. Put a kettle on the fire and start your day with a variety dishes from the various cultures and races in Tolkien’s Middle Earth. Enjoy the humble, earthy foods of the hobbits, the lush woodland inspired foods of the elves, and the hearty, rustic fare of dwarves and orcs. Visit the kingdoms of men to sample recipes from the fertile farmlands of Gondor and the rolling grasslands of Rohan. This lavish breakfast feast has more than enough to fill both first and second breakfast!
In Mordor
Even the fiercest orc warriors need to start the day right with a hearty breakfast. Though they often have to supplement their diet with foods like ‘maggoty’ bread, a savoury glazed ham steak would satisfy any orc’s craving for meat. The sweet, brown sugar glaze is spiked with fiery horseradish and cayenne pepper for a spicy kick. This sweet and spicy glazed ham steak is the perfect breakfast meat to fuel the hordes of orc warriors in Mordor as they prepare for battle.
Ingredients
Ham steak: Ham steak is typically a cross slice of ham taken from a whole ham leg. This quick cooking meat is perfect for serving 2 to 3 people.
Horseradish: Prepared, grated horseradish adds a spicy kick to the sweet brown sugar glaze. It can be omitted if you prefer.
Cayenne: A pinch of cayenne pepper adds even more heat to this glazed ham. Add as much or as little as you like.
How to Make Sweet and Spicy Ham Steak
Fry the ham steak
Pat the ham steak dry with paper towels. Place a wide skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and allow to melt. Add the ham steak and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until the ham is heated through and beginning to brown. Remove the ham to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Make the glaze
Turn the heat down to medium low. Add the remaining butter along with the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and horseradish. Stir together until the butter melts. Add the brown sugar, kosher salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cook for another minute until the glaze is syrupy.
Serve the Sweet and Spicy Ham Steak
Return the ham steak to the skillet. Flip the ham several times to coat with the glaze. Transfer to a serving platter, pouring the remaining glaze over the ham. Serve with a slice of ‘maggoty’ molasses oat bread and enjoy!
