Gammon and ham steaks cooking times
How long to cook gammon steaks: 4–5 min per side pan-fried, 4–5 min per side under the grill, 8–10 min in an air fryer at 180°C and 15–20 min in the oven at 200°C (180°C fan). Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.
How long to cook gammon steaks
Times are for steaks about 1 cm thick.
| Method | Time | Heat | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan-fry | 4–5 min per side | over a medium-high heat | In a little oil. |
| Grill | 4–5 min per side | under a hot grill | – |
| Air fryer | 8–10 min | 180°C (350°F) | Turn halfway. |
| Oven | 15–20 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | On a tray, with a pineapple ring or glaze if you like. |
| Barbecue | 3–4 min per side | over medium-hot direct heat | – |
Also see: Gammon cooking time (oven, simmered or slow cooker).
Before you start
Snip the fat at intervals so it doesn’t curl.
How to tell it’s done
Hot all the way through, with the fat golden.
Food safety: Pork is safe at 63°C (145°F) with a 3-minute rest (USDA); for no pink at all, take it to 70°C (160°F).
Questions
How long to pan-fry gammon steaks?
4–5 min per side over a medium-high heat. In a little oil.
How long to grill gammon steaks?
4–5 min per side under a hot grill.
How long to cook gammon steaks in an air fryer?
8–10 min at 180°C (350°F). Turn halfway.
How long to cook gammon steaks in the oven?
15–20 min at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6. On a tray, with a pineapple ring or glaze if you like.
How long to barbecue gammon steaks?
3–4 min per side over medium-hot direct heat.
Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and the size of what you’re cooking all vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer before serving. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance, last checked 11 November 2026.