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I have never understood why there could even be a debate about Spam, but taking my own family as an example, I suppose it should be expected. My family is divided. My Mom and I can't stand the sight or smell of what looks like, well, Spam. Dad and sisters, on the other hand, absolutely love the stuff, and in fact, will do what I consider an act of utter I-don't-know-what, eat Spam "raw," straight out of the can.
I am absolutely intrigued that there has to be a sizeable enough contingent of Spam-lovers that almost 6 billion cans of the processed meat have been produced since its introduction into the world. I loved the strong aroma, the rich flavor and the smooth and creamy texture. That moment for me was a lot like the one most kids experience eating their first ice-cream sundaes, except that my food wasn't a sundae. It happened to be cold processed ham and pork."
On the other (more sensible, in my opinion) hand, Shapiro hates Spam. She says, ""Spam was the color of the 1950s: preternaturally pink, a slightly speckled flesh tone shared by Caucasians and pigs. When fried, Spam acquired an even more unfortunate hue, kind of like a radioactive tongue."
So I ask you, dear Slashfood readers, about Spam. Do you love it? Or, do you, like me, hate it?
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8-31-2007 @2:29PM Bob said... Spam reminds me of growing up in the 1980s and finding my grandfather awake already cooking breakfast for everyone at 6am. The smokey scent reminds me of childhood and even today brings back those memories 30 years later.
The ingredients really are no worse than a hotdog, but are perceived to be, and yet the world loves those and finds great distaste for Spam.
It is a type of food that was prepared in a way that made it perfect for military and in situations where shelf stability is a factor, even now many countries that have access to spam may not have access to a refrigerator in every home. So Spam to the rescue.
Is it the best thing for us? Probably not, but I wouldn't knock it without trying it. You might surprise yourself.
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8-31-2007 @3:49PM susan said... Spam is definitely something we have a Love-Hate relationship with...
one of my favorite recipes I will share with you all is what i call "Poor Man's Easter Ham" where you slice the Spam almost all the way down, and put crushed pineapple between the slices, pour the juice from the can over it all, let it marinate overnight in the refrigerator like this it will give a better flavor (not mandatory, just a suggestion mind you :o)
then bake it the next day in a 350 degree oven till it gets a nice little browning on top...delicious with a side of sweet potatoes or mashed, and a vegetable.
Another is my "Spam-a-Roni" which is Spam cooked with Rice-a-Roni the secret is putting the cubed Spam in when you add the liquid adding maybe a l/4 cup extra to be safe...this recipe can be 'stretched' if need by just add more spam and maybe a package of frozen mixed vegetables, looks good and tastes good too.
Good old Spam...love it or leave it...LOL.
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8-31-2007 @5:42PM Marion in Savannah said... I'm Spam-neutral, I suppose. My friend from Hawaii adores it. It's a bit (a lot, actually) too salty for my taste (so is a lot of ham), but as an occasional thing it's okay. Ummm, probably not "raw" from the can though...
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9-01-2007 @2:32AM Stefania Butler said... I am from Hawaii, the #1 Spam-consuming state in the nation. There's yer answer right there!
In other words:
SPAM RULES!
Spam musubi, fried Spam and eggs, Spam-stuffed fried wontons, Spam bentos...MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
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9-01-2007 @6:06PM DJ said... Love the stuff! Favorite for years... and now there's bacon flavored Spam!
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9-02-2007 @11:05PM MJ said... Love my spam out of the can or fried up with eggs and girts. Or a side with grilled cheese sandwich. Low sodium of course!
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9-02-2007 @11:11PM Woods said... I've never tried it, but seeing that I'm not really a meat person, I don't know that I'd care for it. But the thought of it doesn't revolt me. What DOES revolt me, though, is what I saw at the Minnesota State Fair--Deep-fried Spam Curds. If they hadn't called them "curds" I might not be as disgusted.
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9-04-2007 @11:58AM Mike said... I'm Korean and have to agree with the previous comments. It's awesome in Kimchi Jigae. it's also great fried in think slices and then dipped in soy sauce. Add some Kimchi and rice and you have a full meal. This makes sense Koreans would love it, since we eat a truckload of pork. Great stuff I buy the lite now b/c of my cholesterol levels.
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9-04-2007 @7:38PM Mary said... Spam is so versatile. Spam Musubi, spam and eggs, stir fry some diced spam and fresh green beans and serve it with rice, diced spam in fried rice, spam and cabbage, spam loco moco, spam and tomatoes on a grilled cheese sandwich. There is even a Spam cookbook if you need more ideas. On the other hand, No thanks to Spam right out of the can! That's just gross!
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9-05-2007 @2:58PM Dartssnake said... I like it both fried and straight out of the can(I wipe off the jelly, or allow it to melt away at room temperature and slice it very thinly) and have had it baked...well...like a ham, with pineapple slices and cherries on top.
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9-05-2007 @8:36PM Lisa L said... I have to admit I was strongly opposed for several years. I ate a ton as kid. I liked it then. Fried rice, kimchi chigae, breakfast eggs with rice and SPAM. Then as I got older, I just couldn't get past the pink and the gelatinous goo that surrounded it. My husband loves it and used to joke about making it for us for dinner one night while we were dating. When I was pregnant with our first child, I had the WORST craving for SPAM.I thought I just wanted something salty, but two days of trying other alternatives didn't sway the craving. Of course, I had to fry some up and serve with rice. I hear no end of that from my husband. I now love it and my son is a HUGE fan. Raw....ewww...still not a fan of it cold and uncooked.
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9-22-2007 @1:15PM Charles said... Next time try boiling the spam first to make it a little healthier. Boil away some of the fat and sodium. Then do what you'd normally do with it. It's just as tasty.
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