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Hormel Spam (meat in a can)

Hormel Spam (meat in a can) Review



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CyndiA
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Don't knock Spam (meat) in a can unless you've tried it
4 star rating

southern cook, proud but practical, mountain stock, mom to boys
Pros

    tasty, filling, convenient, lasts maybe forever

Cons
    well . . . it's Spam in a can

MAY
3
2007
 

I could not believe that some of my college students had never tried Spam meat in a can. Really, I thought everyone had Spam sandwiches growing up. I would guess that it's a southern thing (and it is), but I've read that Hawaiians eat more Spam than any other state. Go Hawaii!

Spam was developed during the War for the military. Hormel took ham and pork (spare parts - yep - like hot dogs) and ground them up and canned them. They add some sugar and salt . . . a little water. The meat is formed into a loaf. It's jammed in a can. Walaa . . . Spam in a can.

My mountain relatives can meat, so meat in a can (a jar for home canned) is nothing new. I suppose it's a bit novel in some areas, though Spam is now celebrating its 70th year. Happy Birthday Spam!

I don't buy Spam very often, but my boys do like it. The southern way to cook it is to slice it and then fry it in a frying pan. Then, serve it on white bread with yellow mustard. The key to really good Spam sandwiches is to fry it somewhat crisp. Actually I like mine almost burned. In a big family, there were advantages to liking things overcooked. I ate a lot of over-dark toast, meat, and so on. I still eat the stuff that gets cooked more than others like it.

Spam can also be cooked on a grill and served on a bun. It is poor man's hamburger.

The best thing about Spam is getting it out of the can. You pop the top and then shake and shake. Then, you get a knife and poke a hole in the bottom of the can to allow some air flow. It pops right out with a little WHOSH. In a small town, that's a big time.

Last edited on Jul 26, 2007


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SassyMassey wrote on Jan 4, 2008 at 12:59AM


Great review...rock on Southern Girl. ---Sassy


PattyTherre wrote on May 27, 2007 at 9:17AM


ACK! We used to eat Spam when I was a kid. *shudder* It isn't as bad as what was called "Potted Ham" then, now called "Potted Meat". Lord knows what part of the "meat" is in that stuff. It's a thick paste. My sister buys me a can every year for my birthday as a joke and even my dog won't go near it. I supposed comparatively Spam isn't that bad but still, I'll pass. I will will take the corn bread. :)


CyndiA wrote on May 3, 2007 at 6:43PM


You know you want to! Even if you just get it out of the can - what fun. Don't forget the white bread and yellow mustard part, or I can't be responsible.


Cat wrote on May 3, 2007 at 6:36PM


Wow, I have never eaten spam, and I grew up in Georgia! It kind of scares me, but I think I might just have to try it now. Hehehe... Great review, thank you!