10 Amazing Canned Spam Recipes (2024)

This list of 15 canned spam recipes is so amazing you’ll want to rush out to the grocery store immediately and get cooking.

We put together a delicious catalog of fun and tasty bites likespam fries,green eggs & spam tacos, and aMexican spam sandwich. Mmmm! You’ll want to save this post for later.

So, with an open mind, go forth, friend, and discover delicious canned pork tastiness.

Let’s dive in!

For more canned meat recipes, see this list of canned tuna recipes and canned salmon recipes.

Spam Fries (2-Ingredients)

You can’t help but smile at the thought of these simple yet creative spam fries from the consistently delicious Greedy Girl Gourmet blog. After many tests, Zhou shows you how to make these delightful umami meat sticks crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Then, for balance, serve them with her sambal aioli or Gochujang mayo, and you’re on your way!

Visit Greedy Girl Gourmet for the recipe.

Green Eggs And Spam Tacos

Were we looking for an exciting breakfast? Or better yet, how about breakfast for dinner? Then you definitely want to explore this green eggs and spam recipe from Christina of MidWexican. Look,we can’t get enough fun recipes. So when we came across this crispy fried spam, sauteed spinach, and chimichurri egg-filled tacos, we knew it would make our must-try list.

Visit MidWexican for the recipe.

The Best Spam Sandwich

Culinary fusion expert Christina of MidWexican is back doing what she does best; blending cuisine with this, her best spam sandwich. She combines crispy fried spam with the flavors of a traditional torta. So, you’ll taste pickled jalapeno, cheese, crema, and of course, that salty, delicious porkiness of the spam.

Visit MidWexican for the recipe.

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Spam Musubi

Lovers of all things food, Maddy and JD, the duo behindThem Bites, offer us this spam musubi recipe. It’s rice topped with glazed fried spam and wrapped in nori (seaweed). And it looks absolutely delicious and visually appealing. But not only will you learn how to replicate it. They also share the storied history of the dish as well as spam itself.

Visit Them Bites for the recipe.

Spam Moco Loco

We always find interesting bites at Balance With Jess. There are just so many must-try recipes you’ll be challenged on what to cook first. But with white rice, lightly fried spam, and welcoming sunny side-up eggs, this spam loco moco plate just might find its way to the top of your list.

Air Fryer Spam Recipe

Our favorite gadget-forward cooks, the Milners ofRecipe This, bring us this super tasty and reliable air fryer spam recipe. You’ll learn how to properly set up a breading station with egg, homemade bread crumb mix, and flour for a super crunchy and cheaper alternative meat dish no one will complain about.

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Ham And Bean Soup Recipe

Feed your family a hearty, bean and ham soup from Luna of Healthy Recipes 101. The registered dietician’s offering includes carrots, onion, celery, garlic and spam, but with lower sodium. We also appreciate the preparation recommendations. Such as utilizing frozen, or already pre-chopped veggies.

Visit Healthy Recipes 101 for the recipe.

Kimchi Fried Rice

One of our favorite places to find Asian recipes isPups With Chopsticks. Joyce’s recipes are always so beautiful, full of helpful hints, and so drool-worthy. So, when we came across this kimchi fried rice featuring one-day-old rice, kimchi (aged for best results), spam, and fried egg, we knew it was a must-try. Oh, and the garnishes, toasted sesame seeds, green onions, and roasted seaweed are a must.

Visit Pups With Chopsticks for the recipe.

Teriyaki Spam Musubi

Keep them guessing with this teriyaki spam musubi recipe from Kathleen ofThe Heirloom Pantry. This fun beach snack starts with fried teriyaki marinated spam. Then, you build on that with the furikake season blend and short-grain rice. Finally, wrap it in nori (seaweed). Now, you’ve got a cute, quick, and fun appetizer that will surprise everyone!

Visit The Heirloom Pantry for the recipe.

Deep Fried Spam Fritters In Beer Batter

Our friends across the pond sure do enjoy their battered and deep-fried foods like battered sausage and fish. But Brian of Krumpli introduces us to delectable spam fritters.

The “Eating In Should Be Special” blogger shares his expertise, showing you how to coat the canned meat before dipping them in the mustard and beer batter and frying. Serve with mushy peas and ketchup, and enjoy bite after crispy bite.

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Which Canned Spam Recipe Will You Try First?

By now, you’ve seen many canned spam recipes. So which one are you looking forward to trying the most? Is it one of the musubi recipes? Those look incredible. Or maybe you’ll introduce your family to the spam moco loco or something else. Let us know!

FAQs

How do I make Spam more interesting? ›

Fry up some tiny cubes of Spam (black pepper flavored, of course) in your finest olive oil, season well with pepper, then throw it all into a bowl. Add a couple of whisked eggs, then throw your just-cooked spaghetti in there and mix it all around to form a rich, peppery, eggy, Spamalicious sauce.

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What makes Spam taste better? ›

Boil Spam to make it less salty

If Spam is too salty according to your tastes, there is a convenient way to reduce the sodium so you can still partake in the canned meat. First, boil the Spam before you use it in your recipe to reduce the sodium content.

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What is the most popular way to eat Spam? ›

Sandwiches are the most popular vehicle used to deliver SPAM^® products to your chompers.

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Why isn't Spam good for you? ›

Though Spam is convenient, easy to use and has a long shelf-life, it's also very high in fat, calories and sodium and low in important nutrients, such as protein, vitamins and minerals. Additionally, it's highly processed and contains preservatives like sodium nitrite that may cause several adverse health effects.

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What does Spam stand for? ›

The Hormel Foods Corporation once said that it means "Shoulder of Pork and Ham", but in some dictionaries "Spam" means "spiced ham". Members of staff at the SPAM museum say it stands for Specially Produced American Meat.

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Can you eat a full can of Spam? ›

Eating a whole can of Spam can be dangerous, as it's high in sodium and fat. Consuming excessive amounts of Spam can lead to health problems like high blood pressure and heart disease. It's important to eat it in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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Why is Spam so popular in Hawaii? ›

The true root of the island's love for SPAM^® products goes back to World War II, when the luncheon meat was served to GIs. By the end of the war, SPAM^® products were adopted into local culture, with Fried SPAM^® Classic and rice becoming a popular meal.

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Does Spam expire? ›

In most cases, the best-by dates for cans of Spam are approximately three years after the manufacturing date. After the best-by date, Spam is still safe to eat; however, it may change in appearance, taste, or nutritional value.

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Is bologna basically Spam? ›

Are spam and bologna the same thing? No. Spam is also a blended meat paste packed into a container, but spam usually has fewer ingredients. For example, pork spam typically has cooked pork (which includes both the shoulder and ham), salt, water, potato starch, sugar, and sodium nitrite [*].

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Does Spam make figgy pudding? ›

SPAM^® Figgy Pudding brings a blend of warm spices and seasonal ingredients that will be the star in many wintertime recipe favorites. With notes of cinnamon and nutmeg combined with fig and orange flavors, you'll taste true holiday comfort that will have you caroling all season long.

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Why does Spam have a bad reputation? ›

Concerns about Spam's nutritional attributes have been raised due to the fact that it contains twice as much of the daily dietary recommendation of fat as it does of protein, and about the health effects of salt and preservatives.

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When should you not eat Spam? ›

Generally the shelf life of Spam is between 2-5 years. However, the flavor and freshness of the product gradually begin to decline after three years from the manufacturing date, so I would use it by the date on the can.

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What state eats the most Spam? ›

Hawai'i residents eat 7 million cans of Spam per year, making it the state with the highest number of consumers per capita in the nation, according to Spam's numbers. That's five cans per person a year, but experts warn that overconsumption could have negative health consequences. Spam comes in all forms of delicacies.

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What country eats the most Spam? ›

6 facts about Spam

Hormel has produced more than 9 billion cans of Spam. The product is sold in 44 countries. The United States consumes the most Spam, followed by Korea. The average Hawaiian eats at least five cans of Spam a year.

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How to Flavour Spam? ›

Some popular ways to season Spam include using garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and soy sauce. You can also experiment with different herbs and spices such as thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper to create unique flavor profiles.

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Why is Spam so unpopular? ›

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