Spam: do you eat it?

[monitor_ep]

Growing up in the 70's and below middle class we would eat spam/treat more than I thought. It was a go to when we would eat salad. Then nothing for decades. Now that I live with a (very young) Asian boyfriend, I have discovered that Spam is now back on the grocery list (along with hotdogs). BF told me that in his family spam & hotdogs where their "red" meat. So I have not gotten used to eating this salty "ham" but refused to buy the big can. We get the single slices. Take tonight's dinner:

Starting off with the Loma Linda Brand Hawaiian plant-based rice bowl with Spam slice pineapple ring sauteed with spray on coconut oil & orange pepper. With Gugen coconut milk pineapple flavor to drink.
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[MRP]

We usually have a can or two on the shelf but the only way I eat it is fried with eggs and toast.

-M

[LonnieFisher]

I don't eat it, but I love the song.

[KnightDetective]

Land sakes, 'Ep! That's fancy! We thought we were high society by grilling slices in BBQ sauce and slapping it on a steamed bun with lettuce and a thin crispy cornbread patty!

For the record, we were a Treat household well into the nineties. Repeated Monty Python viewings made us "Spam-curious", and we ended up switching. You're right though, it is salty, more so than Treat was. It's just an occasional comfort food now.

[monitor_ep]

I was a trained cook in the Navy who even cooked for the officers & captain so I still go a little extra. All I know is there are NO leftovers in my house.

Growing up we would go back & forth with Spam/Treat, usually what had a coupon or cheaper that week. Now because Wal-Mart sells the single slices, I go with that. Yeah its not cheaper but we do not waste as much either.

[CrimsonGhost]

I do, but I usually buy the low-salt variety.

I’m not on a low-salt diet or anything, I just find the regular version to be crazy too salty!!

[apes3978]

I do, but I usually buy the low-salt variety.

If they make low salt for the single slice packets, my grocery store doesn't carry it, just the regular.

As to the question of this post, yes, I eat SPAM-I usually make sandwiches out of it.

[PNGwynne]

I prefer Treet, I should tray a low-salt variety. I like it for breakfast with eggs, too.

[Nostalgiabuff]

i remember trying it as a kid but don't think anyone in my family liked it so we never had it again, that i recall anyway

[Makernaut]

I was a trained cook in the Navy who even cooked for the officers & captain so I still go a little extra. All I know is there are NO leftovers in my house.

As a Sailor with sea time, I have to say "thanks!". We always had good food and I looked forward to meals onboard ship.

I occasionally have SPAM. Always fried either on a sandwich with mustard, pickles, and onions or with eggs and toast. Just had some SPAM Musubi for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it was fantastic.

[Mikey]

Love Spam, best omelet EVER.

Fry up some onions

Add 1 half inch cubed spam (I usually do the whole can)

A few tablespoons of salsa

Shredded Jack cheese

6 eggs (yes 6 )

enjoy

[Earth 2 Chris]

I didn't eat much of it for years, but working from home during the pandemic, we picked up some, and have had it several times. I like it fried on a sandwich with Miracle Whip myself, just like my Mom used to make.

[J.B.]

I've never tried it, but I love ham, so I'm sure I'll like it.

[jwyblejr]

Haven't had it in awhile but yeah,I've had it. Usually have it with a couple fried eggs. Have it sit on top of the eggs,then break the yolk.

[enyawd72]

I love it! Spam sandwiches about once a month...grilled with a thick slice of melted Swiss cheese. The sweet, nutty Swiss balances out the salty meat perfectly.