SPAM Sammiches

[BobBski]

Went to the grocery day before yesterday and saw SPAM on the shelf....haven't eaten it in years and for giggles and grins bought a couple cans.  When I got home I used an old wire type cheese cutter and threw 4 slices in the fry pan.  When browned on both sides I put 2 slices each on 2 hamburger buns along with mustard and a slice of cheese.  Tasted great !!!

If you ever happen to be around Austin MN, stop in and visit the SPAM Museum and learn its history.  Right across the street is also the Spamorama Restaurant with a great menu to choose from.

 

[Phantom Blooper]

I like Spam also....but now days I buy the low sodium.....lot of uses for Spam. There is also a Spam cookbook available. In Hawaii it is a staple.

 

[wagoneer]

I am such a whimp even the low sodium is too salty. My son makes spam sushi. Give me a nice corned beef.,,,,please

 

[WheelEstate USA]

I'll say no thanks to Spam too

 

[B and C]

One of my most favorite sammich's is made with Spam!

1- Can Spam
1- Can tomato soup
1- lb Velveeta cheese
1- medium onion
Hamburger buns

Using a grinder, grind Spam, Velveeta and onion.
Dump in tomato soup.  Mix thoroughly by hand (squeeze it out between the finger)

Spread on open face hamburger bun and place under broiler until bubbly and cheese just starts to brown. 

Makes a bunch.  Easily a 12 pack of hamburger buns - so 24+ 

YUM - Think I'll make some tonight

 

[jimindenver]

Spam is on the list of things I occasionally enjoy. Too often and it get tiresome.

 

[BobBski]

Quote: I'm nearing the end of a book on the history of Spam. It has been a surprisingly interesting story.

Guy
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I loaded up with and hauled several 46,000 lb loads of it over the years and researched the history via Internet while loading at the plant. Interesting history for sure and sales still going strong.

 

[johnny b]

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Couldn't resist.  

 

[LeeRevell]

I enjoy Spam too on occasion, but not too often, as it is very salty and filled with preservatives.  Edible Spam was found in King Tut's tomb, to carry the Boy King through to eternity.......    

I like it in sandwiches, and diced into Egg&Rice (a Southern Classic breakfast), and other dishes.
There are a variety of types and flavors in the foil packets, but I wish more were available in cans.  They would store longer.

 

[Queen]

Love spam, grew up on it and still enjoy it a few times a year. Gotta have plain yellow mustard, none of that fancy stuff.

 

[johnny b]

FYI--The #1 state for Spam consumption is Hawaii.

I get some every now and then but like it only for breakfast.

 

[eDJ_]

I grew up on Spam too.  Dad must have had a couple dozen ways of fixing it that he learned in the Military from
some of the Mess Cooks.   Spam seems to be the "word" that comes to mind when you speak of canned luncheon meat......like Coke for a bottle of cola. 

In more recent years I've been able to find Armor Treat (quite similar) on sale for about a dollar a can when it is on sale about twice a year.   I used to buy a case of it but now there is a 10 can limit on it.

My favorite recipe for it is a ground meat salad.   In my kitchen tools I found a suction cup mounted aluminum
meat grinder/food processor kit.   I set up the grinder and cut a can of the meat into slices and using the fine plate I process the meat and a  1/4 Cup Salad Olives and 3 TB of sweet pickle relish.  Then change to a coarse
plate and run half of a green bell pepper into it.  All of this is caught in a small mixing bowl.  2/3 of a Cup of
mayo or salad dressing is stirred into it (generally)  until it is spreadable.   There isn't much need of extra seasonings as the meat is seasoned already.  But I like to throw in some black pepper and sometimes a
shake of Seasoning Salt.  

This can make tasty sandwiches, or even stuffed into a tomato. 

When I travel I always have it in my Van's Cabinet.   It goes great as a breakfast meat with eggs and toast in the morning.   At dinner time it can be seasoned with cherry or pineapple glazes to pass for Ham steak too.

That's real utility for packing along meat without needing to refrigerate it.   Then,  the Army knew that a long time ago.

 

[BobBski]

Thanks for the idea sharing all. Spam/Treet definitely lends itself to many recipes and very much like the fact that it requires no refrigeration unless opened.

 

[ZoNiE]

 

[highdesertranger]

I consider it a survival food. I eat it on occasion to keep the stock rotated. highdesertranger

 

[dhawktx]

I like it if I can doctor it up a bit. Like it better than 'vienna sausages' for sure!

 

[eDJ_]

If you have a can of Spam a few medium peeled potatoes, an a finely diced onion, and a little oil you can make
Spam Hash   easily. (garlic powder or garlic salt, and black pepper helps flavor it)

Just cube the Spam, potatoes, & onion fine and put a little oil in a hot skillet to heat it
up and brown it till the potatoes are tender. (about 15 minutes) 

If you have all of this hot in the skillet you can fry 4 eggs on it like so.

 

[sushidog]

Ever have Spam Spread? I don't think they make it anymore, but I had it as a kid. OK. I'm an old fart. It was a lot better than potted meat. It was great on a sandwich with a sliced hard boiled egg. The spam was too salty but the egg needed salt so they went together.

I worked with a sushi chef from Hawaii who showed me how to make both straight Spam and Spam and egg (atsuyaki tamago) musubi. The key is to fry the Spam and add some pineapple juice while cooking to sweeten it. Some chefs serve it brushed with a little eel sauce (Kabayaki no Tare or Nitsume). Some make it to look like nigirizushi.Others wrap it entirely in seaweed like a norimaki, while I was taught to make it by standing a strip of the Spam up vertically and wrapping it together with a triangle shaped ball of rice (onigiri) with a strip of nori (seaweed) surrounding it like a robe or shawl to resemble the bust of a person (the Spam protruding like a head and neck). I never liked it much, but I guess you need to eat it as a kid, as it is very popular there.

Chip

 

[Almost There]

Try not to be too jealous but I have a coupon for a dollar off as soon as this hits the shelves!

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/spam-snacks-debut-fall-article-1.2262950

Guy

So they're going to be like dehydrated jerky but made out of spam??

Interesting!!

 

[ahh_me2]

I love Spam, but I think it's an acquired taste as the first time I tried It I thought it was kinda gross.
Spam with mustard! Awesome
Spam as bacon replacement, almost as good as bacon!