Product Review

[230RN]

No.



Terry, 230RN
REF:
https://www.spam.com/varieties/spam-with-real-hormel-bacon

[HankB]

SPAM is the reason that while pigs go in one end of the Hormel plant, nothing but product comes out.

Nothing.

Think about it.

 

[WLJ]

Waste not, want not

Actually if you somewhat thin slice it and fried it up crispy on the outside in a pan it ain't too bad.

[Hawkmoon]

So where's the review? A photo of the product package and a refusal to even try it does not constiute a "product review." C'mon, Terry -- you've got to take one for the team here, and try this stuff out.

[WLJ]

I've tried it. It's basically spam with a somewhat barely detectable bacon flavor 

[bedlamite]

This thread should be reported as spam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anwy2MPT5RE

[makattak]

Waste not, want not

Actually if you somewhat thin slice it and fried it up crispy on the outside in a pan it ain't too bad.

Exactly how I will make it. (On the rare occasions that I make it.)

A little too salty, but quite edible.

[WLJ]

Exactly how I will make it. (On the rare occasions that I make it.)

A little too salty, but quite edible.

I buy the low salt version.

[Fly320s]

You guys know you can buy actual meat, right?  You could have real ham or real bacon if you want.  You don't have to eat near-meat.

[WLJ]

Spam is something I can buy and store long term for the apocalypse 
Besides, it's actually not bad if you cook it right

[makattak]

You guys know you can buy actual meat, right?  You could have real ham or real bacon if you want.  You don't have to eat near-meat.

It's a decent item to have around for any disruptions to normal food supply: earthquakes, hurricane, floods, etc...

If its there for use "in case of emergencies" I'm not going to just let it go bad and throw it away.

Additionally, IF you have it on hand it's useful to know the best means of preparing it so that it is most palatable. Thin sliced and fried till crispy is quite tasty. And all I need is fire and my cast iron pans.

[Scout26]

You guys know you can buy actual meat, right?  You could have real ham or real bacon if you want.  You don't have to eat near-meat.

We also own guns, so we can go out and acquire it ourselves.  One should never, ever, ever have to buy meat in a tin.

[WLJ]

In the event of the *insert type of* apocalypse the only reliable and plentiful source of fresh meat in the city would be the neighbors and their pets.  
But I think I will be nice and spare them until the spam runs out.  

[230RN]

So where's the review? A photo of the product package and a refusal to even try it does not constiute a "product review." C'mon, Terry -- you've got to take one for the team here, and try this stuff out.

Oh, I tried it.  Hence the authoritative review.  Actually, I like plain old Spam, and since they've provided the low salt version, I like it even better.

I don't like their turkey version, either.

That's right on the long-term storage feature.

I'm not averse to eating processed stuff like that.  E.g., one of my favorite cold cuts was headcheese but I can't find it any more.

Remember, I was brought up in NYC during World War II rationing and a lot of substitutions were made.  Anyone here remember mixing the coloring into "margarine" as a butter substitute?

Terry

[lupinus]

Exactly how I will make it. (On the rare occasions that I make it.)

A little too salty, but quite edible.

Same here.

Cut thin. Fry crispy. I often eat it with rice, which helps balance out the salt/high fat.

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[WLJ]

Fried up and cut up into mac and cheese ain't half bad for a quick and dirty meal.

[K Frame]

I like both regular Spam and Turkey Spam.

I slice it thin and fry it up with eggs. An old Boy Scout meal at winter camp.

[K Frame]

I'm talking original Spam and the Turkey Spam.

I've not tried any of the flavored varieties.

[WLJ]

As I said above I've tried the bacon spam but don't recalled it being all that different from the regular.
Don't think we've mentioned Black Pepper Spam yet which IMHO was good.
Didn't like the turkey one.
Try the low salt version if you find the reg too salty

[BobR]

I like Spam, there are still a few flavors I want to try especially the Chorizo and the jalapeno ones. My old cat (20 yrs old) gets her very own Spam. We buy the singles, cut it into 9 pieces and then dice up one of the pieces for her evening snack. She alternates boiled chicken, tuna and Spam as an evening treat. It must be the Spam working, she is 20, keeps her weight on and is still active.

bob

[K Frame]

Never heard of nor seen the Spam Black Pepper. That actually sounds kind of good.

Spam has really branched out. There are now a BUNCH of varieties -- https://www.spam.com/varieties

I'd be willing to try the Teriyaki, Jalapeno, and the Garlic varieties, but I'm not so sure about the others. There's also a Spam spread. That could be interesting on crackers as a snack. Sort of like the old Armor Potted Meat product...

Never even heard of Tocino, which is apparently a Filipino bacon variety. I'd be willing to try that.
 

[French G.]

I like all the varieties. While yes we can buy or shoot real meat, it only stores for so long and involves expenses of various types to go out. So, a long shelf life meat is a good plan b. I only eat a few cans a year, always have some. My five year old canned bacon is still tasty. Favorite canned meat is any kind of boneless kippers.

I still like the experience of seeing Guam. A culture that in the past faced food uncertainty and lacked refrigeration. They adore spam. Get it at fast food restaurants. Nearly a whole aisle in the big box stores of just spam.

[WLJ]

Forgot all about the Jalapeno version, that was good.
Chorizo? Don't recall seeing that one. May need to look for it.

[Brad Johnson]

Toast spread thickly with cream cheese. Dash of Emiril's Essence. Two medium-thin slices of SPAM. Top liberally with Rotel. Salt and pepper. Enjoy.

Brad

[MillCreek]

I always have a few cans of corned beef on hand for when I want to make a quick corned beef hash with the can and some frozen potatoes O'Brien. The canned corned beef works better than fresh for me in terms of getting a really crispy end product.