21. Spam reminds me of growing up in the 1980s and finding my grandfather awake already cooking breakfast for everyone at 6am. The smokey scent reminds me of childhood and even today brings back those memories 30 years later.

The ingredients really are no worse than a hotdog, but are perceived to be, and yet the world loves those and finds great distaste for Spam.

It is a type of food that was prepared in a way that made it perfect for military and in situations where shelf stability is a factor, even now many countries that have access to spam may not have access to a refrigerator in every home. So Spam to the rescue.

Is it the best thing for us? Probably not, but I wouldn't knock it without trying it. You might surprise yourself.

Posted at 2:29PM on Aug 31st 2007 by Bob

22. Spam is definitely something we have a Love-Hate relationship with...
one of my favorite recipes I will share with you all is what i call "Poor Man's Easter Ham" where you slice the Spam almost all the way down, and put crushed pineapple between the slices, pour the juice from the can over it all, let it marinate overnight in the refrigerator like this it will give a better flavor (not mandatory, just a suggestion mind you :o)
then bake it the next day in a 350 degree oven till it gets a nice little browning on top...delicious with a side of sweet potatoes or mashed, and a vegetable.
Another is my "Spam-a-Roni" which is Spam cooked with Rice-a-Roni the secret is putting the cubed Spam in when you add the liquid adding maybe a l/4 cup extra to be safe...this recipe can be 'stretched' if need by just add more spam and maybe a package of frozen mixed vegetables, looks good and tastes good too.
Good old Spam...love it or leave it...LOL.

Posted at 3:49PM on Aug 31st 2007 by susan

23. I'm Spam-neutral, I suppose. My friend from Hawaii adores it. It's a bit (a lot, actually) too salty for my taste (so is a lot of ham), but as an occasional thing it's okay. Ummm, probably not "raw" from the can though...

Posted at 5:42PM on Aug 31st 2007 by Marion in Savannah

24. I am from Hawaii, the #1 Spam-consuming state in the nation. There's yer answer right there!

In other words:

SPAM RULES!


Spam musubi, fried Spam and eggs, Spam-stuffed fried wontons, Spam bentos...MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!

Posted at 2:32AM on Sep 1st 2007 by Stefania Butler

25. Love the stuff! Favorite for years... and now there's bacon flavored Spam!

Posted at 6:06PM on Sep 1st 2007 by DJ

26. Love my spam out of the can or fried up with eggs and girts. Or a side with grilled cheese sandwich. Low sodium of course!

Posted at 11:05PM on Sep 2nd 2007 by MJ

27. I've never tried it, but seeing that I'm not really a meat person, I don't know that I'd care for it. But the thought of it doesn't revolt me. What DOES revolt me, though, is what I saw at the Minnesota State Fair--Deep-fried Spam Curds. If they hadn't called them "curds" I might not be as disgusted.

Posted at 11:11PM on Sep 2nd 2007 by Woods

28. I'm Korean and have to agree with the previous comments. It's awesome in Kimchi Jigae. it's also great fried in think slices and then dipped in soy sauce. Add some Kimchi and rice and you have a full meal. This makes sense Koreans would love it, since we eat a truckload of pork. Great stuff I buy the lite now b/c of my cholesterol levels.

Posted at 11:58AM on Sep 4th 2007 by Mike

29. Spam is so versatile. Spam Musubi, spam and eggs, stir fry some diced spam and fresh green beans and serve it with rice, diced spam in fried rice, spam and cabbage, spam loco moco, spam and tomatoes on a grilled cheese sandwich. There is even a Spam cookbook if you need more ideas. On the other hand, No thanks to Spam right out of the can! That's just gross!

Posted at 7:38PM on Sep 4th 2007 by Mary

30. I like it both fried and straight out of the can(I wipe off the jelly, or allow it to melt away at room temperature and slice it very thinly) and have had it baked...well...like a ham, with pineapple slices and cherries on top.

Posted at 2:58PM on Sep 5th 2007 by Dartssnake

31. I have to admit I was strongly opposed for several years. I ate a ton as kid. I liked it then. Fried rice, kimchi chigae, breakfast eggs with rice and SPAM. Then as I got older, I just couldn't get past the pink and the gelatinous goo that surrounded it. My husband loves it and used to joke about making it for us for dinner one night while we were dating. When I was pregnant with our first child, I had the WORST craving for SPAM.I thought I just wanted something salty, but two days of trying other alternatives didn't sway the craving. Of course, I had to fry some up and serve with rice. I hear no end of that from my husband. I now love it and my son is a HUGE fan. Raw....ewww...still not a fan of it cold and uncooked.

Posted at 8:36PM on Sep 5th 2007 by Lisa L

32. Next time try boiling the spam first to make it a little healthier. Boil away some of the fat and sodium. Then do what you'd normally do with it. It's just as tasty.

Posted at 1:15PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by Charles