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!

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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.

What do the letters in 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. In 2019, Spam began making advertisem*nts containing the definition “Sizzle Pork And Mmmm”.

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Can you eat Spam straight from the can? ›

Because Spam is already cooked, it can be eaten straight from the can and requires minimal preparation prior to eating. It's also highly versatile and can be added to a wide variety of recipes. Some of the most popular ways to enjoy Spam include adding it to sliders, sandwiches, pasta dishes and rice.

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Why isn't Spam good for you? ›

Spam and chronic disease

Spam has six ingredients: pork, salt, water, potato starch, sugar and sodium nitrate. Studies have shown that processed meat containing nitrates may lead to certain cancers. Nitrates are chemicals put in canned foods to boost their shelf life. Dr.

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How many years will a can of Spam last? ›

Shelf-stable canned ham (such as Spam) lasts 2 to 5 years on the shelf. After opening, it will generally be good for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.

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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What pairs well with Spam? ›

The best side dishes to serve with Spam are french fries, baked beans, cauliflower mash, crispy green beans, black rice, avocado salad, scrambled eggs, coleslaw, sautéed spinach, cornbread, mac and cheese, fried rice, grilled pineapple, cucumber salad, sweet potato fries, and creamed corn.

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Was Spam used in WWII? ›

Despite this disparagement, throughout the war, countries ravaged by the conflict and faced with strict food rations came to appreciate Spam. During World War II and the occupations that followed, Spam was introduced into Guam, Hawaii, Okinawa, the Philippines, and other islands in the Pacific.

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What part of the pig is Spam made from? ›

What sets SPAM^® apart from other products that are made from chopped meats that are cooked and pressed together (we're thinking about scrapple): Spam is made from pork shoulder and pork ham, with no other scraps from the hog. Pork shoulder is considered a high-quality cut of pork today, although in 1937, it was not.

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How much did Spam cost in 1937? ›

"Spam" is a Monty Python sketch, first televised in 1970 (series 2, episode 12) and written by Terry Jones and Michael… A canned pork product that Hormel Foods, headquartered in Austin, Minnesota, has produced since 1937, SPAM originally sold for 25 cents.

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What is the healthiest Spam? ›

Heavy on the flavor, light on the other stuff. This variety offers the scrumptiousness of SPAM^® Classic with 33% less calories, 50% less fat, and 25% less sodium.

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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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Is Spam healthier than bacon? ›

Bacon contains more fat than Spam

One 2-ounce serving of the original Spam variety contains 180 calories and just a handful of micronutrients like zinc, potassium, iron, and copper. It also boasts 16 grams of fat. Bacon, on the other hand, has about 263 calories in a 2-ounce portion with an estimated 19.6 grams of fat.

How to flavour Spam? ›

You can use a variety of sauces to season Spam, such as teriyaki sauce, barbecue sauce, or even a homemade honey mustard glaze. Simply brush the Spam with the sauce before cooking for a flavorful twist.

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Why do I hate Spam? ›

Spam is unsolicited junk email, sent out in bulk to many recipients at a time and clogging up your inbox. Things that you never asked to receive and are at best useless and uninteresting, at worst downright illegal. We hate spam as much as you do.

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What is the shelf life of Spam? ›

Shelf-stable canned ham (such as Spam) lasts 2 to 5 years on the shelf. After opening, it will generally be good for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.

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