Ham Steak with Apple Chutney

This freshly made, sweet-and-tangy chutney is perfect with ham steak, but you can also serve it with grilled pork or chicken.

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and chopped

1 teaspoon minced, peeled fresh ginger

3⁄4 cup apple juice

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1⁄4 cup golden raisins

1⁄2 teaspoon freshly grated orange peel

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1 fully cooked smoked-ham center slice,

1 inch thick (2 pounds)

• In nonreactive 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in apples and ginger and cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in apple juice, vinegar, raisins, orange peel, and salt; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. (Makes 22⁄3 cups chutney.)
• Meanwhile, heat 10-inch skillet over medium heat until very hot. Add ham steak and cook until heated through and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Serve with chutney.

Makes 6 main-dish servings.

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 35 minutes