Don’t judge this delicious recipe! Spam is quite popular in Hawaii, Guam, South Korea, Japan, China, and the Philippines. All courtesy of the US Military.
There are over 300 recipes in my recently published cookbook, Everyday Cooking for Everyday People Like Us (Click on the link in Note 1 to get your own copy). Even in these inflationary times, we can prepare delicious meals for our family and do so in a way that does not break the budget. And it’s all in the cookbook!
Introduction
While my cookbook, Everyday Cooking for Everyday People Like You and Me, was published in 2025, I’ve continued to develop tasty recipes that I want to share with you. Here is one that is not in the cookbook, but I want to share it with you because I know you will enjoy it.
One of the things I really enjoy is creating delicious, economical ways to use my ingredients and time. No one wants to waste expensive ingredients; our time is valuable. Today, we’re going to learn how to put a forgotten pantry ingredient to excellent use. The beauty of this dish is that you can easily feed a crowd for breakfast or have leftovers for later in the week. It’s an all-around winner!
If you’ve ever been to Hawaii, you will see Spam with rice wrapped in seaweed, called musubi, sold in convenience stores. In South Korea, it can be served as Budae Jjigae (often called Army stew because it was made from Spam provided by US military members). In Japan, it’s Goya Chanpuru, a stir-fry with Spam, tofu, and eggs. In Hong Kong, you may eat it as Spam and egg macaroni soup. Yes, Spam is a very versatile ingredient indeed!
David Giustozzi’s English Muffin with Fried Eggs and Seasoned Spam
OK, so before you dismiss this as something you would never eat, just stay with me for a minute. Once you try it, you will say, “Where have you been all my life?”
Frying the Spam, then seasoning it, reduces a lot of the fat and adds amazing flavor to this delicious start to your day.
I developed the recipe while cleaning out the pantry and ran across these old cans of Spam (so, yes, they were past their use-by date! Don’t judge me!). I’m always looking to develop new recipes and get the most out of my time and ingredients, and here is an excellent example. Your family will be screaming for you to make this dish again!
SPAM (Special Processed American Meat) was developed in Minnesota. It is popular in Hawaiian and some Korean dishes.
Ingredients
12 oz. can reduced-sodium (preferred) Spam
4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce (Note 1)
4 tablespoons mirin
2 teaspoons brown sugar
English muffin
2 large eggs
1 slice American or other cheese
Freshly grated black pepper
Tabasco or other hot sauce (optional)
Directions
Slice the Spam into 8, approximately ¼ inch slices
Add the Spam to a large skillet (I use cast iron) and heat on medium-low. You may need to make this in two skillets if you can’t fit everything in one. Cook until browned on both sides, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, add the soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until well incorporated.
When the Spam is done, remove it to a plate or storage container. Pour off excess fat and wipe the skillet. Return Spam to the skillet.
Add the liquid mixture to the pan and cook on a low boil until thick and the Spam slices are coated, turning once. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, split the English muffin with a fork. This is important so you get the craggy surfaces that toast to perfection. Do not use a knife. Toast until peaks are browned.
Place English muffin halves on a plate and top with cheese. Add a slice of Spam to the top.
Fry eggs either sunny-side up or just over medium to ensure a runny yolk. You should not need salt.
Place an egg on top of each English muffin. Drizzle with sauce, if desired. Serve, and if desired, sprinkle hot sauce on top.
Use a steak knife to cut bite-sized portions, then sop up the yolk and sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute the soy and mirin with 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) of teriyaki sauce. Use sugar as directed.
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