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magnusfide
Explorer II
Sep 24, 2022

SPAM-alama-dingdong 2.0

SPAM can be found in just about every truck stop, convenience store, gas station and so on. It's even available in the low sodium version. It also makes easy and simple meals for those away-cays on the road when you don't want to cook, clean too much, eat another tasteless fast food burger and so on.

I'm creating another SPAM thread (not because I like it which I do) but because one of the frequent questions in this category is for recipes for RVing. So for those who like to go winter camping and are getting ready to bug out here's some ideas for your SPAM cache. Feel free to add your own simple recipes.

SPAM Scramble Eggs

Diced SPAM is fried crispy and removed from the pan. Add a dash of butter or milk to the pan and heat. Stir in beaten eggs. As eggs begin to set, stir the diced SPAM back into the pan. When cooked to desired doneness serve it up.
  • opnspaces's avatar
    opnspaces
    Navigator II
    Sep 24, 2022
    My kids always loved fried Spam and rice.

    Cook some steamed rice. Stand the spam on a cutting board in the same orientation that is sits in the can. Slice into thin slices and fry until kind of crispy.

    Put some slices on a plate and the rice on top. Add a little Aloha soy sauce which is sweeter than regular soy.

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  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Sep 24, 2022
    Camping without SPAM is unAmerican! lol Yes, open spaces, I like it crispy.
  • IAMICHABOD's avatar
    IAMICHABOD
    Explorer II
    Sep 24, 2022
    One of my favorite things is the old stand by of biscuits and gravy,but with the Spam twist.

    Starting with diced and fried Spam then mixing it with my Home Made Country Gravy then mixing in the Spam then ladling it over my biscuits.
  • RetiredRealtorR's avatar
    RetiredRealtorR
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2022
    When I was much younger (and plant tours were a thing) we had the pleasure of touring the Hormel plant in Minnesota. As part of the tour they actually showed us how Spam was made. From that day to this I have never consumed Spam.
  • dhull's avatar
    dhull
    Explorer II
    Sep 24, 2022
    Whew I thought you were putting a slice of spam between 2 hostess ding dongs.
  • Pbutler97's avatar
    Pbutler97
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2022
    RetiredRealtorRick wrote:
    When I was much younger (and plant tours were a thing) we had the pleasure of touring the Hormel plant in Minnesota. As part of the tour they actually showed us how Spam was made. From that day to this I have never consumed Spam.


    Nothing like hog scraps including the occasional loose hog nad ground up and pressed into a loaf with gelatin to glue it all together....Yum.
  • RetiredRealtorR's avatar
    RetiredRealtorR
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2022
    Pbutler97 wrote:
    RetiredRealtorRick wrote:
    When I was much younger (and plant tours were a thing) we had the pleasure of touring the Hormel plant in Minnesota. As part of the tour they actually showed us how Spam was made. From that day to this I have never consumed Spam.


    Nothing like hog scraps including the occasional loose hog nad ground up and pressed into a loaf with gelatin to glue it all together....Yum.


    Mmmmm, Mmmmm, and to think, only 4740 mg of sodium per can. What more could your heart ask for??
  • magnusfide's avatar
    magnusfide
    Explorer II
    Sep 24, 2022
    dhull wrote:
    Whew I thought you were putting a slice of spam between 2 hostess ding dongs.

    There's an idea. I think I'll suggest to the grandsons learning how to cook on an open fire.:C

    EVERYONE: Thanks to those of you who respected the spirit of this thread and posted recipes as requested. If you only post to snark, take it to another thread.

    IAMICHABOD wrote:
    One of my favorite things is the old stand by of biscuits and gravy,but with the Spam twist.

    Starting with diced and fried Spam then mixing it with my Home Made Country Gravy then mixing in the Spam then ladling it over my biscuits.

    I think that's my fave too. Fried extra crispy of course. Sometimes I'll put a small dollop of grape jelly on top for that sweet/salty kick.
  • RetiredRealtorR's avatar
    RetiredRealtorR
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2022
    magnusfide wrote:
    dhull wrote:
    Whew I thought you were putting a slice of spam between 2 hostess ding dongs.

    There's an idea. I think I'll suggest to the grandsons learning how to cook on an open fire.:C

    EVERYONE: Thanks to those of you who respected the spirit of this thread and posted recipes as requested. If you only post to snark, take it to another thread.

    IAMICHABOD wrote:
    One of my favorite things is the old stand by of biscuits and gravy,but with the Spam twist.

    Starting with diced and fried Spam then mixing it with my Home Made Country Gravy then mixing in the Spam then ladling it over my biscuits.

    I think that's my fave too. Fried extra crispy of course. Sometimes I'll put a small dollop of grape jelly on top for that sweet/salty kick.


    There's a huge difference between being snarky and educating those that might not know of its issues, but those readers could also consult their Cardiologists for a second opinion. Happy travels to all!
  • bukhrn's avatar
    bukhrn
    Explorer III
    Sep 24, 2022
    Most/All the recipes i see here reference Fried Spam, which is actually the only way I like spam.
    As for all those that diss on spam, i'll bet they wolf down hot dogs & bologna, if they've ever been to a hot dog or bologna factory, they'd go screaming into the night.

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