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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