ISO - Spam Recipes

Mad Cook · Jun 10, 2013

Addie said:
All Spam is, a smoked picnic shoulder shredded. Then it is packed with the natural gelatin.

Would that Spam was even remotely as tasty as this description suggests! It came over here as part of the American food parcels during the second world war and stayed. Then, during food rationing when we really needed it, there might have been an excuse for it but it's still sold in supermarkets. I can't begin to understand why.

Addie · Jun 10, 2013

Mad Cook said:
Would that Spam was even remotely as tasty as this description suggests! It came over here as part of the American food parcels during the second world war and stayed. Then, during food rationing when we really needed it, there might have been an excuse for it but it's still sold in supermarkets. I can't begin to understand why.

Next to Poi you could say it is the National Dish of Hawaii. It arrived there also from WWII. And it stayed. Now it comes in different flavors. Spicy, Lite, etc. Hormel is having a hard time at present to keep it on the shelves. So there must be something to it. Evidently your countrymen fell in love with it. So it has stayed. Not a bad product at all. As you read through this thread, you will see that a lot of folks eat it today. Even myself. I buy the Lite edition. Very little salt. A quick fix when I need some protein. Topped with a couple of eggs, a quick breakfast. Between two pieces of bread, a quick lunch. And served with pineapple crushed or slices, can become an elegant evening meal.

There are plenty of reasons why you still find it in your supermarkets. Because the people have spoken. They like it. :angel:

GotGarlic · Jun 10, 2013

Mad Cook said:
Would that Spam was even remotely as tasty as this description suggests! It came over here as part of the American food parcels during the second world war and stayed. Then, during food rationing when we really needed it, there might have been an excuse for it but it's still sold in supermarkets. I can't begin to understand why.

It tastes like ham and it keeps a long time. And people like it. Not everyone has to.

pacanis · Jun 10, 2013

I'll betcha it's the preppers buying it up, lol.
I still have a can in the cupboard from when I used it as a prop. I'd make a Spam sandwich before I would a pimento loaf sandwich.
I'll have to try frying it in bacon grease next time.

cookieee · Jan 14, 2019

Spam au Poivre

I know I am revising another old thread, but we are such SPAM lovers and this thread reminded me of a recipe we made couple of years ago and forgot all about. It received a "Very Good" rating from both of us. It's in the folder to make again real soon.

Spam au Poivre

Coarsely ground black pepper
1 can of Spam, cut in four slices
Big Squeeze Yellow Mustard Barbecue Sauce, to taste (recipe follows)

Prepare the grill for direct cooking at very high heat.

Apply a heavy coat of black pepper to both sides of the Spam slices. Press it down so that it stays on. Grill the slices over the hot fire for just a few minutes on each side. When the slices are golden brown and crusty looking they are done. Serve with the mustard sauce.

Big Squeeze Yellow Mustard Barbecue Sauce

3/4 cup yellow "ballpark" mustard
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 TB butter
2 tsp salt
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp Louisiana style hot sauce, or more to taste

Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan, stirring to blend, and simmer over low heat for thirty minutes. Let stand for 1 hour before using.
Yield: 1 3/4 cups

Source: "Dr. BBQ's Big-Time Barbecue Cookbook" by Ray Lampe pub. 2005

cookieee · Oct 25, 2024

cookieee said:
Spam au Poivre

I know I am revising another old thread, but we are such SPAM lovers and this thread reminded me of a recipe we made couple of years ago and forgot all about. It received a "Very Good" rating from both of us. It's in the folder to make again real soon.

Spam au Poivre

Coarsely ground black pepper
1 can of Spam, cut in four slices
Big Squeeze Yellow Mustard Barbecue Sauce, to taste (recipe follows)

Prepare the grill for direct cooking at very high heat.

Apply a heavy coat of black pepper to both sides of the Spam slices. Press it down so that it stays on. Grill the slices over the hot fire for just a few minutes on each side. When the slices are golden brown and crusty looking they are done. Serve with the mustard sauce.

Big Squeeze Yellow Mustard Barbecue Sauce

3/4 cup yellow "ballpark" mustard
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 TB butter
2 tsp salt
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp Louisiana style hot sauce, or more to taste

Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan, stirring to blend, and simmer over low heat for thirty minutes. Let stand for 1 hour before using.
Yield: 1 3/4 cups

Source: "Dr. BBQ's Big-Time Barbecue Cookbook" by Ray Lampe pub. 2005

Darn!!! Forgot all about this recipe and now it is too late. For the past few years I have lost the taste for mustard and I can't handle hot stuff anymore. I do like Balsamic vinegar, better start enjoying it more before that goes away also.

dragnlaw · Oct 25, 2024

I remember reading this thread several years ago cookiee. LOL, I know mom used to keep some on hand and have vague memories of how she used it. Think I made a post about it somewhere when Spam was mentioned. Even now my memory is fading.
I always associated it with Army rations, somehow considered it Emergency food only.
But when I read this a couple of years ago I went out and bought a can. OMG - horrid greasy mouth feel. and salty. Perhaps a different prep would have changed it but I just can't get over it. LOL... even a can of Corned Beef is in the same category. Remember mom always had some on hand and did use it but at the moment I just can't remember how. Maybe Corned Beef Hash??

boom · Thursday at 3:28 PM

Spam fried rice is legit. add kimchee, and then a fried egg on top.

for me, Musubi.

Aunt Bea · Thursday at 3:50 PM

I bought a SPAM single a few years ago as sort of a nostalgic food memory and found that my opinion of SPAM has not changed.

I would bury it in scalloped potatoes, beans, fried rice, fried cabbage, etc…

Barbara’s idea of mock ham salad sounds good.

Why do people stock the emergency shelf with things like SPAM?

I would prefer my last meal to be Reese’s peanut butter cups or something similar.

Kaneohegirlinaz · Thursday at 4:03 PM

How did I miss this thread back in the day?
What Hawaii gal doesn't like Spam®, tell me!
Recently, Hormel came out with two new flavors, Korean BBQ and Gochujang.
I got a can of the BBQ and it's okay, but I haven't made it into Musubi yet @boom , that's next.

And we most always have a bowl of Fried Rice in the `fridge ...

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