SPAMmed once more

In my little kitchen world, I dare say, SPAM is the next best thing that came "out" of World War 2.   Next, of course, and not saying this lightly or dismissively, but just in totality to what happened then, to the triumph of good over evil of that time.

Tastes differ, but personally, I like the taste of SPAM.  In this health-conscious generation, need I say that it is not organic?  Definitely lots of preservatives there.  But my oh my, what do i not like about that salty goodness? :)   And I am sure I have kindred palates out there. :)   

I have fond childhood memories of my mom serving fried SPAM to our family.  It will be a rare occasion (as SPAM was very expensive then in the Philippines) and we are quite a large brood.  I remember while my Dad or Mom was saying grace, I would be peeping out to that plateful of SPAM on the table, getting ready to grab a slice or two right after the "Amen!". :)  I am pretty sure my sisters were also doing the same :).  To this day, SPAM still has an effect on me, where to some it may be just an ordinary meat in a can, to me, it is a special treat. :)

SPAM IS. SO. EASY. to cook, any newb can do it.  Just fry it in a little oil, and voila!  And it's a very versatile addition to any dish.  Usually mine goes to soups, sandwiches, fried rice or to embutido (the Filipino take on meatloaf).    This canned delight has certainly saved me a  many headaches on those i-just-don't-know-what-to-cook-today days.  I do make it a point, that since I'm cooking for my kids too, I use the SPAM Lite edition - less on the sodium.   And more not than often, pun intended.

Here's one sandwich night we had a few weeks ago.  Easy-breezy & yummy. (The veggie pasta was a left-over reheat :P.  Perhaps I'll do a post of that recipe next time too).

SLT sandwich

  1 can of SPAM Lite, sliced into desired thickness

  white or wheat bread, lightly buttered & toasted

  cheese slices

  lettuce

  tomato, seeded & sliced to rings

  onion, sliced to rings

  pickles

  mayo

  + other optional "innings" of your ideal 'wich :-P

  1.  heat frying pan, add a little oil, then pan-fry SPAM slices

  2.  On a slice of toasted bread, layer SPAM slices w/ all the other ingredients.

  3.  Top with another toasted bread 

      (or you can also opt for an open faced sandwich!)

enjoy! ^_^