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03-20-2019, 06:37 PM
From this thread I have learned there is such a thing as spam sushi. And also 'partially de-fatted beef fat' (is the can only half-full?).
I'll take this as proof the end times are near.
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03-20-2019, 06:47 PM
StarliteRambler:
Those of us who stock SPAM, are thereby ready for The End Times, and are thus Reverse Tempting Fate.
Join us in preventing TET. Wink

sushidog & westtexan1977:
Good suggestion! Smile
After I made the decision to try vandwelling, I tried out a bunch of single serve canned foods, including SPAM spread.
I felt it was overly salty and not as good value as a "SPAM Single", but that's subjective. Its main advantage is that it's ready to use (Singles are too, but most prefer them fried). The cans are tiny, so definitely worth stocking as a treat/whatever. Smile
I'll post up pic(s), once I have full use of my laptop. Smile

For those who don't know what "SPAM" has been repurposed by Hormel to stand for, here's two somewhat recent TV promos (15 seconds each):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLjrduBPCjI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogPGwevY_94

Walmart online sells more variety than most of their stores, so if you want to try some more exotic types, please take a look. So far, my favorite is Teriyaki. It leaves a particularly pleasant aroma that lingers for a while. Smile

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03-20-2019, 07:02 PM
Shoulder, Pork And Ham is what the letters meant.

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03-20-2019, 07:27 PM
(03-20-2019, 07:02 PM)Gr8ful Wrote:  Shoulder, Pork And Ham is what the letters meant.

Very close, and that is what it's made of (pork shoulder). Smile
Technically, the name is from "spiced ham".

However, I really like Hormel's retconned modern version...
it only takes 15 seconds to learn it. Wink

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03-20-2019, 09:36 PM
I agree but Spam came out in the late '20s & that "SPiced hAM was named by a relitive in 1937 & he "won" $100. You can also can your own meat like you do veggies.

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03-20-2019, 11:31 PM
This thread got my mouth watering for some SPAM...

I always cut a slab of SPAM in half and bag the unused half for another meal; usually SPAM tacos.

Tonight it was grilled SPAM and cheese. The SPAM slices were grilled lightly, then I assembled and grilled the sandwiches. Borrowing from a recipe on another thread here I grilled the bread coated with mayo and a sprinkling of parmesan. The cheese was a mild cheddar; I think it might actually be better with "American" cheese slices. I'll have to pick up a package.  The bread is sliced from a Walmart $1 Italian loaf.  Had a little creamy horseradish sauce on the side for dipping.

Mmmm, looks good, and tasted great!
   
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03-21-2019, 03:18 AM
I used to go to a place popular for its spam sushi.  Not so great.

I like it best Hawaiian style, over rice and sunny side up eggs.  I don't really like it any other way.  It's very, very salty, and the rice and "gravy," so to speak, from runny egg yolks helps temper the salt and makes for a good overall flavor combo.
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03-21-2019, 01:25 PM
bonvanroulez:
SPAM tacos?!?  Tell us more, please. Smile
Your pics are now particularly welcome.

Awesome SPAM sammich porn pic! Smile It never occurred to me to add SPAM to Polar Vortex grilled cheese. Big Grin
Please share more SPAM and other practical food tips. Smile

Dingfelder:
Well said! SPAM & eggs are perfect together. I suspect most SPAM lovers got hooked by that, and the naysayers have never tried them together (that's why I think Hormel's new-ish promos are so spot on).
I've never tried them with rice. Based on your recommendation, I will. Thanks for the tip! Smile


I like to try new things with SPAM, so more suggestions are welcome.
In the 2nd Hormel promo, they show it fried with green peas and carrots, then served over rice. I have dehydrated (or freeze dried? not sure) of both, so now have something to do with them. Smile

P.S. The first time I verified one of those promos, YouTube's "next" recommendations included a Vegan food vid.
YT has a problem with its Brain being Missing.

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03-21-2019, 02:12 PM
"YT has a problem with its Brain being Missing."

hahaha, you think.

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03-24-2019, 02:29 PM
(03-21-2019, 01:25 PM)Kaylee Wrote:  bonvanroulez:
SPAM tacos?!?  Tell us more, please. Smile

Pretty simple, just consider a warm tortilla as a great SPAM delivery system.

I keep it real basic, i don't care for the typical "taco" that ends up like a salad bar exploded, then smothered in sour cream.

Brown the SPAM in a skillet; I like it cut like this as it doesn't readily spill out of the taco. I guess a couple slabs would be good as well.

   

Warm the tortillas and assemble. I like a good slathering of green chile, it really complements the SPAM. My favorite is Hatch 505 roasted green chiles.

   

A little grated cheese to finish and I'm happy.

   

I think my next SPAM experiment will be a SPAM breakfast burrito with SPAM 'n Eggs.
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