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? ›

Start with a few strips of jalapeño Spam fried until crisp in hot oil (or pork fat!). Slide them into a couple of hot corn tortillas, sprinkle with onions, and cilantro (and maybe a handful of pickled red onions). Of course, you can also take your Spam along to the far east with Spam-chi fried rice.

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What can I do with canned Spam? ›

Keep a few cans of Spam in the pantry for super-fast weeknight dinners. Spam is actually a wonderful source of quick protein, often used in place of bacon or ham in recipes like tacos, burgers, stir-fries, quesadillas, and other simple, family-friendly recipes.

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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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What's the best way to cook Spam? ›

As Spam is precooked in the can, you can serve as is. However, for best results, you should put it in a skillet on medium high heat for 5 minutes, flipping half way through.

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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.

Should I eat a whole 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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Is it OK to fry Spam? ›

Cut SPAM^® Classic into 6 slices. Cut each slice into 4 thick matchsticks. In small batches, place the fries in the hot oil. Fry 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

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Do I cook Spam in oil or butter? ›

Adding much oil at all is likely to make your Spam too greasy, to the point that it starts to taste unappetizing. Therefore, you can forget the extra step of adding oil to your pan; your Spam will cook and taste just fine without it.

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Do you rinse Spam before cooking? ›

If that's not enough of a reduction in sodium, you can also rinse the Spam with water before cooking it to remove the salt from the exterior of the product (just be sure to pat it dry with a paper towel before frying it). Boiling it may remove even more salt, but only if you cut it into small pieces.

How can I improve my Spam? ›

Visual content can enhance your emails, but relying too heavily on images can trigger spam filters. Some email clients automatically block images, so ensure your message is conveyed through text as well. A good rule of thumb is to aim for a balanced text-to-image ratio.

How to upgrade Spam food? ›

Glaze Spam to enhance its flavor

One sure way to upgrade the canned meat is to make a glaze for it. The Pineapple and Spam Skewers with spicy glaze recipe is the optimal example; the glaze consists of pineapple preserves, white wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes.