AIR FRYER BACON GRILL Vs SPAM Which is BEST?

[@dummatube]

Twiddling that key and peeling off that metal strip is SO satisfying - even beats popping bubble wrap!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Oh I don't know about that lol

[@johnwhyte1488]

Oh Gareth, brought back happy memories of when I was wee. . . chips, spam, fried egg, and beans. Never had bacon grill before. Keep up your great work pal. All the best to you and yours.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers John, hope you and you're family are all good. Cheers bud, will do, all the best 👍👍

[@camkai1998]

Bacon grill much better taste fella

[@randlerobbertson8792]

Enjoyable and interesting.

[@collinhunter9792]

in new zealand for 36 yrs now. seeing plumrose and pek names ,gees takes me back decades

[@basilfawlty8244]

Ah mate. I bought some Bacon Grill this morning & cooked it in the air fryer. I cooked it like you did, then cut it into thin strips & put them back in for another minute, to get them extra crispy, then sprinkled them on top of an egg salad for lunch. Bloody delicious. Much better than the crispy bacon you can buy from supermarkets & a whole lot cheaper too. Love this channel. 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sounds delicious does that

[@stuartmccloud307]

Mate, I hadn't had Spam since the 70's. Saw this and went out and fried some up....bloody lovely :) This is now gonna be a guilty pleasure meal when the wife and kid are out lol.

[@realfacthunt]

Gareth's out there asking all the important questions that others are afraid to ask, make sure you give him a thumbs up and sub!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you kindly

[@stanleyleech4214]

When I was in the T A we used to strip all the 24hr ration packs put every thing in 1 pan and make a stew everything went in was heaven

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes an all in, brilliant pal 👌👌

[@michaelcope856]

I'm 57, and had Bacon Grill when I was a kid. Loved it, still do. Love Spam too but do it with peppers, onions and beans. Chop peppers and onions, stir fry with rapeseed oil, add a good teaspoon of garam masala, throw in cubed spam, stir until there's a bit of colour on the spam, tin of beans, brown sauce, heat through. Yum. Great video.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Michael 👍👍

[@PeeWee599]

A pot of tea and a fried spam sandwich, banging combo. Great video as always mate

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Dan

[@chrischart]

I've come back from having a few scoops after England game, and I'm now watching your channel for the first time. Gagging for a bit of spam now, nice one mate 😅👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha cheers Chris good result wasn't it.

[@citizenseventies6738]

I refer to Spam as Scam ! Spam was once regarded as a poor mans meat and was dirt cheap (along with corned beef) but over the last few years have shot up in price big time. Bacon Grill for me every time, sliced thinly and grilled/fried till crispy on the outside and on toast with HP Fruity Sauce. It's spot on Gaz.

[@haroldseaman4243]

Hello from Michigan!!! I haven't had spam in years it was a favorite of my grandpa and I when I was little guy. This was the go to snack after chopping wood brings back memories thanks for the video going to try the Bacon grill tonight!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Harold in Michigan, thank you, all the best 👍👍

[@Slinky-Dave]

Always so therapeutic opening a Tin of corned beef or bacon grill 👍🏻😊🤣

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yummy 😋

[@patrickevans8940]

Bacon grill Definitely one of the best things that were in the old ration packs

[@alexistaylor4735]

I used to pierce the other side also with a can opener to release the suction Keep the Video's coming Gaz love them💜

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers good tip yes that helps x

[@steve177cal5]

I have Asda bacon grill sarnie every day. But done in the frying pan with a tiny bit of oil. Love smoked bacon but this is quick and easy.. and cheap

[@texaswalkerwoman9875]

Nice, I remember when I was young and going camping we would have spam and eggs with cheese for breakfast. so good

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes can't beat it camping 👍👍

[@adriangould8122]

Bacon grill for me wins every time that's what I call spot on.

[@66squeaky]

My grandparents cooked bacon grill regularly and I have it to reminisce. Never regularly had spam. Always handy to have either in the cupboard

[@Gogeta0110]

Truly, TRULY, you are a man after my own heart. Cupar tea, Spam sarnie, what a guy

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Andy

[@darrenogden3059]

I bought a tin of this last week it was on offer for a quid. You made my mind up what I was having for my tea tonight. It was lovely with a fried egg and tinned tomatoes. Cheers great video

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome

[@elainemagson213]

I always have a big smile on my face watching you, Gareth. I can get Spam in France but it's pricy! But I do love crispy thin slices.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers you're welcome

[@daveturnbull7221]

First time I had bacon grill was in the '70s when I was an apprentice at Chepstow. Fell in love with it then and still prefer it over Spam to this day.

[@tannerehrlich5108]

To get them out when they don't want to, I've found that just punching a hole in the bottom of the SPAM can with a strong kitchen knife lets enough air in for it to just slide out on its own

[@johnel47]

When I was young I worked in the Coop butchers for a short time and we sold Ulster Fry. It was like compressed ham and they sold it sliced. Then you had to fry it, it tasted great, Gareth, a bit like fried Spam. Videos are great, you do a great job.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers John

[@jimflynn466]

Hi Johnel47, I’m 76, and when I was a kid (50’s) my mum used to fry up Ulster Fry , Lorne sausage and egg for our breakfast on a Sunday morning, fond memories of a tasty dish. Was never fond of Spam though,but do enjoy Pek canned meat with chips and beans

[@PeterChelmsford]

This has taken me right back to school days when we had Spam fritters for lunch. I would have to go for the bacon grill as it is much cheaper and you get more for your money. 😁

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Peter

[@iris80G]

Thanks Gareth,I always look forward to watching your videos, I don’t always comment on them but always give a thumbs up.I’ve never tried bacon grill but will definitely give it a go. 😊

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Iris

[@basilfawlty8244]

I've only ever fried bacon grill & never thought to do it in the air fryer. Gotta give this a go sometime.

[@GinaW7061]

My mum always made spam fritters when we were kids, we loved them. Certainly brought back memories today x

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Gina x

[@janelloyd4332]

Your Crocodile Dundee quote about the knife made me smile. Enjoyed the video as usual ..

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha cheers Jane

[@frankyw8803]

Gotta say I love Spam . I even take it with me to Pattaya when I go see our kid . I.ll try the Bacon Grill after seeing this, too .

[@gordongourlay7423]

Great review mate, definitely took me back to being on exercise in Germany in the 80's. Good Times indeed.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Gordon, cheers brother, remember endex lol

[@lutomson3496]

there are so many different flavors of Spam out there also that should be tried

[@x-h3whodar3swins16]

Spam had it all my life gaz probably why I have 15 tins of it in the cupboard 👀🤦‍♂️😝

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal good filler

[@johnnyo260]

In some Asian countries (Spam) is a delicacy. South Korea for example.

[@jessicamarvin6667]

Mmmmm , spam and pickle sarnie, lovely , never had it cooked before tho x

[@Mugenloo]

Used to love my dad bringing back UK Ration Packs home and having the bacon grill, so salty and good!

[@nicolavallely8076]

Hi Gareth,I used to like battered spam,chips and beans from the chip shop,yummy, don't eat it anymore,dietary reasons. Thank you for the video xx

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Nicola I've reviewed the battered spam Fritters be in Iceland playlist 👍👍

[@tonydavis6467]

Alright fella, When you mentioned being in the forces. it reminded me of when going on exercise we used to take loads of this stuff to bulk up are rations. Trying to cook it in mess tins with heximine blocks. As a bloke of a certain age living on my own who can't even boil water i find your channel very informative . And sometimes the cheaper alternatives taste better .Keep up the good work

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Tony, yes they were the days. Stag on lol 😆

[@gazookerman1328]

Although you can fry them both Gareth, I think the bacon grill is specifically designed for grilling, hence the lower meat content and the price....lol!!

[@dianawoods4772]

Hope you and your family are well thanks for the comparison, I've never had bacon grill before but I'm willing to try it .

[@nigelh4617]

Gareth, you've reminded me of an old gaffer of mine, who used to call his takeaway bacon sandwich a "bacon banjo".

[@ronmac9522]

I remember the Monty Payton sketch about spam. Spam sandwich and tomato with brown sauce. Awesome.

[@crashq8784]

Brought back early memories of 'spam' burger on a hamburger bun with egg, onion and tomato, sweet and sour pickles and lettuce. Really nice actually.

[@stewartfooter3580]

I so love spam! Goes with everything

[@paulmartin9694]

I have Spam sometimes for breakfast instead of bacon. Lovely.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yummy

[@gilgammesh1]

I have Spam and egg barm with brown sauce every friday in our workshop :) Perfect way to start the weekend :D

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Kelger

[@12warrington]

When i was serving in the Royal Marines back in the seventies, after a run ashore we used to break into the galley and make egg banjos , luckily never got caught..

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Fair play pal respect to you.

[@scotts_stuff]

Gareth, I can remember when used to get bacon grill in rat packs and you had to open the tin when you had freezing fingers with the tin opener then cook them in your mess tins without welding it to the bottom. Sadly you don't get it in modern 24 hrs ORP but you still get it in the 10 man ration pack. One of my chefs made some amazing chilli battered spam fritters when we're on Exercise on Salisbury Plain many years ago.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Scott for the information

[@peepresc8002]

back in the early 80s we just pierced the can with our little can openers and boiled it in the mess tin in the water used for our brew. Then opened tin and ate it right from the tin. Loved bacon grill as much as my SLR lol

[@raycarter4030]

I’ve never done these tinned meats except corned beef, which is surprising because I survive on processed pig and cow in one form or another. I’m actually going to get on to this.

[@sparkmeister4706]

The food code searches for Danish crown which is also Tulip. A large danish manufacturing company

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you for the information

[@helenbaker2614]

When I left the army, I moved to Macclesfield and every Saturday there was a market. The bacon grill was to die for. Love the video

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Helen.

[@DevilbyMoonlight]

I remember Bacon grill in one of the ration packs when i was in the army back in the 80's, it was one of the things that used to get binned to save weight lol, I wish I kept one or 2 of those folding tin openers as they were dead handy.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers brother

[@johnnyo260]

I was in the army before you Gareth. But I still remember a tin of Coronation Chicken cooked in a pie. It was heaven. Our cook was called Eric.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers John

[@stewartfooter3580]

Putting an order in for asda on sunday so will try the bacon grill

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Enjoy Stewart

[@johniksushibar165]

spam is food of the gods in my opinion ;-), i like mine cut into small (10mm ish) cubes, fried with chilli flakes and stired into pasta shells with a dob of mayo .....sooooo yummy 🙂

[@andrewrice6596]

I always have a tin of Spam in the fridge, l love it. However, as the price of it seems to increase each time i buy a tin, i will give the other a try.

[@baldieman64]

I was stuck for breakfast over the summer, so I opened a tin of fishing bait, sliced it and put it on a couple of rolls with fried eggs. I confess that it was pretty good. A great store cupboard standby.

[@tomkemp9465]

I dice the Spam and then cook it in the microwave, then brown it in the air fryer along with the chips

[@djpaul146]

Great video Have you tried the chopped ham and pork

[@i.gtindle74]

I was in the RGJ back in the 80's and Bacon Grill was the best part of any ORP. But it was best when boiled in a mess tin. And you have to be very wet and very very F**ed to love it. It was a life saver. Love the vids. Keep up the good work mate.👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers brother respect to you.

[@lesleyadams4279]

I always have time of spam and bacon grill in my pantry. I love them both but Spam always wins for me. Great review Gareth!!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Lesley

[@charlespatterson6037]

Another good video :) Thank you! My father did all the cooking, so maybe once per month we would have Spam, or some Luncheon meat. Occasionally diced up, fried with onion and mixed with rice... flashed from a distant memory. I haven’t eaten it since I was a teenager... but can still remember the scent and taste :)

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers you're welcome

[@johns1183]

Hey up baldie Used to have this on exercise in the 70s add eggs compo sausage and beans 👍love your channel

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Brilliant brother respect to you, yes we used to have bacon grill on exercise in our rat packs in the 90s Merry Christmas 🎄🎅👍👍

[@hassankalla580]

Never had bacon grill, always spam but will give it a go next time I am shopping. Great review as always. Love your channel 👍❤️😄

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers 👍

[@Sara_sambuca_queen]

I like both the spam and bacon grill . I dont have spam often cause of the price. Like you I have to put brown sauce on them . Great review 👍

[@Scot-land]

Me to but it's got to be the bacon grill at half the price

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Sara

[@annother3350]

Sad times when we have to worry about the price of Spam

[@paulhoskin3286]

Have you done a scotch egg comparison . between tesco Morrison's lidl and aldi and marks and sparks

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Not yet Pal

[@bartram33]

I always have a tin of bacon grill in the cupboard for when the grandkids visit. I fry it in the frying pan with a bit of lard, stops it drying out and tastes even better😊

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sounds great!

[@Objectification]

I used to love a spam and piccalilli sandwich. I’m going to go out and buy some immediately 😋

[@wilfamos7314]

I reckon I've watched about 40 of your videos. Brilliant work and strangley addictive. Thanks for posting. Pek pork next I reckon.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Wilf, yes got that in the cupboard 👍👍

[@discorn1]

with a comparison between two it's "which is better?" three or more it's "which is best?"

[@malcolmstanford4776]

The old egg bango great memories, the bacon grill in the 24hr pack was good but gave me serious heartburn

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha good old days brother 👍👍

[@MrJimJD]

Spot on. I use both for camping. Cold or fried it's cheap and tasty - in a bap or with mash.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal

[@derekgibson6191]

I used to get bacon grill in the early 80’s early 90’s. Was a great breakfast meal with beans, still to this day I buy Bacon Grill, Spam and Beans. I eat them cold as on training in the army you just knew the Corporals would shout get ready to move. The guys that heated them up missed out eating breakfast as you had no time to have them. Eating them on the go was enjoyable. Was a very early learning session.

[@gonegliding2966]

we cant get bacon grill here in aus, so spam it is. Brown sauce? I think we know it as HP sauce over here. an absolute must for a bacon and eggs breakfast.

[@mrlevity1984]

Love your videos, always. Thanks so much!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome thank you

[@mmwaashumslowww7167]

I wondered if you would do this review and I am surprised that there is any bacon grill left, as people seem to buy loads of it. I love it and I prefer it to spam. It goes well with most things too.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers yes was coming

[@jeanlennighan1135]

In the 60s it was often called pink lint

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Jean never knew that.

[@bennymule3226]

Yes I remember. I also remember those weird hot dog like sausages that were kind of hollow in the middle.

[@bimsb6]

Best thing for this is it use it for fishing bait !

[@cbobwhite5768]

When you open the Spam, lift the pull ring to 90°, then force it on forward about another 45°, breaking the seam, before pulling it back. Put your first finger through the ring and brace your thumb on the center of the lid and pull. The lid will open much easier.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal good tip thank you

[@davesport62]

Really enjoying the videos mate. I'm a bit of a late arrival here so still playing catchup. Sticking with the Spam & Bacon Grill for a minute. Have you tried PEK Chopped Pork? That stuff is 90% pork & fries up really nice & crisp. Tesco do this for £2.00 a can. Well done with the channel. I've subscribed & hit the bell just in case you ever decide to test cures for hair loss cos I'm a baldie too :o)

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you Pek is coming cheers

[@chriscourson2824]

Do you have Treet lunch loaf in England? It is the same as Spam, just Cheaper.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Not seen it pal

[@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251]

Can't understand why spam and corned beef are as expensive as they are nowadays, when we were kids we only got a meal with this when the cupboards were bare

[@alanthomson1227]

Bacon grill or spam , which is better? Both better left in shelf .

[@robinabbott5781]

Most of that and bacon comes from Denmark,and usually from the same factories , just different canning

[@paulmatthews7744]

Excellent as always. Looking forward to the 23rd. 😀

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Paul

[@turnerja100]

What else was in the ration packs in the 90s? Might be fun to replicate! I'm guessing Spam, mars bars, and Garibaldi biscuits!

[@johnwalsh5409]

your videos are both informative and I must say hilarious, love it. do you ever suffer from heart burn after your videos ?

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes John, I did after that video lol

[@mick1583]

I always have a problem getting Spam out of the tin. I always have to try a tin opener on the bottom side and it never works very well. If there's a magic way to do it I'd like to know and I'll have some for me tea👍👍

[@mattysowls]

Another great review gaz! All the best mate

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers

[@marierobinson3935]

Never tried bacon grill,had spam as a child but not since, i have recently brought both to go in the cupboard as a standby, ive heard that if you slice the bacon grill thin and fry it it tastes like bacon is it true???

[@mikelucas7171]

Great video please could you do some gammon supermarket reviews

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Mike yes I have done only one in the past 👍

[@oldskoolplays]

Nice crocodile dundee reference lol good job on the video.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha cheers

[@timsimpson9367]

Damn, that looks so good. Have you tried that Peck stuff ? Think you should do some Gammon joints. They do a nice one in Lidl.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Tim

[@borrellipatrick]

When you mentioned brown sauce, made me think of a market near me called Thwaites. They're famous for their meat pies and I would get a bottle of brown sauce occasionally while waiting in line to check out. Might stop by for lunch today 👀😅

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal

[@geoffjoffy]

I can't say I've ever eaten Spam in my entire life. I may have had some slipped to me when I was a kid, but I can't remember. Nice comparison vid. Very interesting. Cheers!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers try it

[@geoffjoffy]

@@BaldFoodieGuy I will. It's only a quid at my cheapo shop.

[@dave1secondago]

the asda one looks great ill have too get one

[@pogsboo]

Love you ...Been watching for ages......

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

Have you tried international Spam (or similar) dishes; Spam musubi, Korean Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew) etc? Looking at the nutritional info, it looks like you get more protein in the Spam than the bacon grill, less salt in the Spam than the bacon grill. So I assume that the Spam is probably a little be better in those regards?