topic Re: Fried Spam in Recipes

Fried Spam

ALRATIBA — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:10:34 GMT

On a whim - I bought a can of Spam. Very light breakfast today - so a little while ago - when my stomach started pleading for lunch - saw the can of Span in the fridge and I sliced a few pieces, fried them, and made a provolone cheese omelet.

Span was delicious! Definitely something I'm going to keep on hand!

My thought when I bought it was that it would be good to dice up in a pasta or potato salad. Frying is good too!

Re: Fried Spam

LuvmyLab — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:11:47 GMT

My husband loves spam but I find it one of the most disgusting foods ever.

Re: Fried Spam

ALRATIBA — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:19:16 GMT

@LuvmyLab

I've heard a lot of people have the same opinion as you!

A close friend is (retired doctor) from the Philippines - and she's the who turned me onto Spam.

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@LuvmyLab wrote:
My husband loves spam but I find it one of the most disgusting foods ever.

Re: Fried Spam

Kachina624 — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:20:58 GMT

My husband made these sandwiches on Sunday mornings. Thin fried slices of Spam, an egg fried on both sides, slices of onion on bread spread with mayo. Sounds awful. One day I tasted one and it was delicious. I don't like eggs or spam.

Re: Fried Spam

eddyandme — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:27:02 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
My husband made these sandwiches on Sunday mornings. Thin fried slices of Spam, an egg fried on both sides, slices of onion on bread spread with mayo. Sounds awful. One day I tasted one and it was delicious. I don't like eggs or spam.

That sounds delicious, @Kachina624 . I'm gonna try it!

I like spam, have always liked spam and will always like spam! I usually just slice if into thin bite-size pieces and saute t with pancake syrup (Mrs. Buttersworth) ----- YUM!

Re: Fried Spam

ALRATIBA — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:30:51 GMT

@eddyandme

Definitely going to try the syrup .... and maybe French toast and spam for lunch this weekend.

Re: Fried Spam

NicksmomESQ — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:36:06 GMT

Spam, no way. For all those who like it enjoy!! As for me & DH never!!

Re: Fried Spam

Kachina624 — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:46:56 GMT

@eddyandme Let me know how you like it. I looked upon it with great revulsion until I tried it. Haven't had it for years so maybe I'll make myself one. It would make a quick supper.

Re: Fried Spam

Sushismom — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:53:58 GMT

I'm another one who likes Spam, especially Spam musubi.

Re: Fried Spam

novamc1 — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:17:33 GMT

@Kachina624

We had fried SPAM slices for dinner many times when I was growing up. They were OK, sort of. The sandwich you described with eggs and onions and mayo actually sounds good!

My mom latched onto all the "new modern convenience foods" that became available back then. SPAM was one of them.

Re: Fried Spam

Goldengate8361 — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:08:53 GMT

Oh a whim, I bought some SPAM during the pandemic. I opened it, cut a slice, took a bite, and then almost vomited. My cats wouldn't even touch it. More power to you if you like it; many people do. Just not my taste.....or my cats'.

Re: Fried Spam

Zhills — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:15:39 GMT

I keep some of the SPAM individual servings on hand. Cost a little more that way, but I don't have to eat the whole can alone!

Makes great SPAM salad and/or sandwiches. Always good fried. Love it in Fried Rice also. It is just another meat!

Sometimes I just want a SPAM and mustard sandwich.

Re: Fried Spam

luvmybeetle — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:31:35 GMT

@novamc1 wrote:
@Kachina624

We had fried SPAM slices for dinner many times when I was growing up. They were OK, sort of. The sandwich you described with eggs and onions and mayo actually sounds good!

My mom latched onto all the "new modern convenience foods" that became available back then. SPAM was one of them.

My mom bought it also when I was young. She would take it with us when we drove to Florida (from Ohio). Instead of stopping at restaurants we would stop at rest stops and we had Spam sandwiches. Saved money. I tolerated it, but I bought it when my children were young. Now I think I'm going to buy some and try that sandwich (without onion). Can't eat onions.

Re: Fried Spam

PepperMintTea — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:33:56 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
I keep some of the SPAM individual servings on hand. Cost a little more that way, but I don't have to eat the whole can alone!

Makes great SPAM salad and/or sandwiches. Always good fried. Love it in Fried Rice also. It is just another meat!

Sometimes I just want a SPAM and mustard sandwich.

Agree, sometimes I just want a spam sandwich, it's great on a hamburger bun with lettuce too.

My husband who eats anything will not touch it, yet I am very picky and I do crave it sometimes.

I grew up in the 50's and 60's and we had it often, it was our go to when traveling, back when people stopped at roadside areas.

I like it fried best, but if I'm feeling nostalgic, I just have it plain.

My 92 year old mom still eats it sometimes.

Re: Fried Spam

ALRATIBA — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:55:50 GMT

@Sushismom

Never heard of Spam musubi .... so I googled and found ....

Say “aloha” to SPAM® Musubi. This Hawaiian take on surf and turf is sure to be a hit at your next luau! Your taste buds will be so pleased by the delicious flavor that they’ll throw on a Lei and start dancing the hula.

Sounds good to me!

Re: Fried Spam

SoonerLater — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:03:39 GMT

There are several foods that are part of my heritage that I love and refuse to be ashamed of or apologize for:

Bologna sandwich, white bread and mayo or Miracle Whip

Olive Loaf

Spam

Canned soups as thickeners

Liver and onions

Oxtail soup

Poke salad (parboiled 3 times so we won't die)

Re: Fried Spam

Sushismom — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:10:59 GMT

@ALRATIBA

It is good!

Re: Fried Spam

riley1 — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:18:52 GMT

When I was a kid there was always a can or two of Spam in the pantry. My Mom made spam omelettes, fried it as a side with pancakes, spam sandwiches and whatever else she could think of.

If I recall correctly, I liked it. Don't know if I would like it today. But back then you ate what you were given.

Re: Fried Spam

drizzellla — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:40:25 GMT

I am tempted to try Spam.

Growing up my Dad said if my Mom ever brought Spam into the house, he would divorce her. During WWII he literally lived on Spam for over a year. He was in the desert in North Africa.

So I have never had Spam. But one day I want to try it.

Re: Fried Spam

chessylady — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:40:33 GMT

Spam falls into the category of mystery meat like hogshead cheese.