By Bill Ohaire | Published: April 2026 | Last Updated: April 2026

Perfectly seared beef steak on a hot BBQ grill

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Quick Answer

BBQ Ham Steak for 3-4 min/side at 200-220°C (400-425°F). Internal temp: Already cooked — just heat through and caramelise. Rest for 3 minutes.

Ham Steak BBQ Guide

Ham steaks are pre-cooked and cured — you're just heating and adding BBQ char. Glaze with maple syrup, brown sugar, or mustard for caramelisation. Score the fat edge to prevent curling. A quick, easy BBQ protein that's perfect for breakfast or a simple midweek dinner.

Cook Time

3-4 min/side

Temperature

200-220°C (400-425°F)

Internal Temp

Already cooked — just heat through and caramelise

Rest Time

3 minutes

How to BBQ Ham Steak — Step by Step

  1. Prep: Bring to room temperature. Season or marinate as desired.
  2. Preheat: Get your BBQ to 200-220°C (400-425°F). Clean and oil the grate.
  3. Cook: Grill for 3-4 min/side.
  4. Check: Already cooked — just heat through and caramelise.
  5. Rest: 3 minutes before serving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long to BBQ ham steak?

BBQ ham steak for 3-4 min/side at 200-220°C (400-425°F).

What temperature for ham steak on the BBQ?

Cook ham steak at 200-220°C (400-425°F).

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Sources & References

1
Weber Grill Skills
Weber Australia's pork grilling and smoking guides.
Manufacturer
2
AmazingRibs.com
Meathead Goldwyn's science-based approach to smoking and grilling pork.
Reference
3
Mad Scientist BBQ (YouTube)
Jeremy Yoder's detailed pulled pork and ribs experiments.
Video
4
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Official Australian guidelines for safe pork cooking temperatures.
Government