How To make Ham Steaks with Fresh Nectarine Chutney

***NECTARINE CHUTNEY*** 1 pound ripe nectarines

diced fine
1/2 cup peeled and seeded cucumber :

chopped fine
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon tequila
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
****** 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons tequila
2 ham steaks

(1 1/4 to 1 1/2
:

lbs. each)
1. Heat grill.
2. Make Nectarine Chutney: Combine all ingredients in medium bowl.
3. Combine orange juice and tequila in shallow glass dish; reserve 1/4 cup and set aside. Add steaks to marinade in dish and let stand 10 minutes, turning o nce.
4. Grill steaks over medium-hot heat 4 minutes per side, brushing with orange juice mixture until heated through. Transfer steaks to serving dish. Pour res erved orange juice mixture over top. Serve with chutney. Makes 4 servings.
To bring out the natural sweetness of ham and to keep it juicy during grilling, we glazed ham steaks with orange juice and tequila.
Prep time: 20 minutes plus standing Grilling time: 8 minutes Degree of difficul ty: easy Low-calorie
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