Q&A for How 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.

Yes it can. Try cutting it into strips like french fries, then deep frying them.

No. The fat and salt content in store-bought spam is too high, and the meat itself is mostly made of off-cuts.

Technically, no. Spam is already cooked, so you can eat it straight of the can if you want to. But, you can also add it to dishes or heat it up if you like. Many people like to slice the Spam into slices and fry it in a pan until both sides are nice and crsipy for a tasty breakfast addition. You could also dice it up and toss it onto a pizza or cheesy pasta. The possibilities are really endless!

Spam is considered unhealthy because of its high fat content, high calories, and the amount of sodium it contains. There also isn't a ton of good nutrition such as protein and vitamins because of the way it's processed and made. Also, because it's highly processed and contains preservatives that give it a long shelf life, there are extra additives that can cause negative health effects.

Yes, Spam is pre-cooked and safe to eat straight out of the can. Many people like to heat it up by cutting it into slices or dicing it into pieces and frying it in a pan to enhance the flavor. Spam is designed for a long shelf life, so as long as it doesn't look moldy or smell rotten, you can eat it directly from the tin. If you do decide to microwave it, make sure you take it out of the tin first!