Ham often is the centerpiece at large holiday meals as well as a preferred deli meat, but it has so much potential to be used in other ways. Hams of varying sizes and cuts are readily available at ...

For extra savoriness, tuck ribbons of thinly sliced serrano ham or prosciutto into the sandwiches with the steak. When slicing the steak, cut against the grain for the most tender texture.

Ham steaks don’t wow you with technique or make you perk up an eyebrow with subtle flavor and finesse — they are the jackhammer of the diner industrial complex, unrelenting and powerful.