AIR FRYER BACON GRILL Vs SPAM Which is BEST?

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[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@patrickevans8940]

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

[@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

[@collinhunter9792]

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

[@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.

[@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 👍👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

I remember when Spam and corned beef were cheap, plentiful, lasted forever in the tins, and could be used in a hearty meal without breaking the bank. Spam is way overpriced, and cheap corned beef (if you can actually _find_ it cheap) is mostly fat and falls to pieces when you cut it.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal

[@adriangould8122]

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

[@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

[@PeeWee599]

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

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Dan

[@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

[@amandanixon7819]

Bacon grill = childhood

[@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.

[@stewartfooter3580]

I so love spam! Goes with everything

[@basilfawlty8244]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@klackon1]

My old mum use to cook spam fritters and home made chips for me when I was a young lad in the early '60's. I haven't eaten spam since. I used to enjoy bacon grill when I was a squaddie between 1971 - 1982, but I haven't eaten that since, either. I've just remembered, I used to make a sandwich with Plumrose chopped ham with pork and brown sauce. As an aside, I worked for and with the US Army a couple of times in Berlin and Schleswig. Due to their idiosyncrasies, we used to refer to them as SPAMS, not the usual Yanks. Do you know why British squaddies refer to egg sandwiches as egg "banjo's"? The reason is rather amusing, but requires a demonstration for full effect.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Pete nice comment thank you.

[@rusty75ish]

Quite familiar with the banjo sandwich here, certainly not just a squaddie thing!

[@mrlevity1984]

Love your videos, always. Thanks so much!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome thank you

[@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

[@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.

[@ginawingrove7061]

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

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Gina x

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@quayside971]

I always preffered the Bacon Grill over Spam, it had a funny texture. The clear winner, however, will always be PEK and chips. My Mother's special.

[@janeburke147]

Mine too ,with pickled onions & beetroot lol

[@markfudger5267]

I agree the PEK tinned pork (Polish in origin) is the best. Always have a tin in the cupboard. Just have to wait for it to be on special offer.

[@janeburke147]

@@markfudger5267 thinking bad we had a tin of processed peas to lol that completed the dinner hahaha

[@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 👌👌

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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 👍👍

[@janelloyd4332]

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

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha cheers Jane

[@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

[@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.

[@victoriaflynn6506]

In our local Spar here in wicklow in Ireland. It's 4.99e for spam vs Polish version 1.20e. Intough times we would eat whatever we have. We stock pile the cheaper version. No brainer. Do what's best for your family in these tough times.

[@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 .

[@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.

[@Mugenloo]

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

[@firsteerr]

i do love a fried spam sandwich but cheaper alternatives are just as good i also LOVE fried corn beef you can even fritter it if your posh or something

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes I do like corn beef too good with chips 👍👍

[@glennledrew8347]

The last time I had Spam would have been about 1979 or 1980. This has me wondering about giving it a go, as I've completely forgot what it tastes like. When doing price comparisons, in cases like this it might be informative to calculate the price per weight of particular ingredient. In this case pork. The smaller fractional weight of pork in the Bacon Grill would partly offset the lower price by total weight. And when doing multi-comparisons, a graph (even hand drawn) is very helpful to see the differences, as opposed to keepin' a bunch o' numbers in yer 'ead, wot. 😉

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Glenn

[@ronaldmallett6629]

Pork is a cut of meat from a domesticated pig in its raw form, while ham is a specific cut of pork from the pig’s hind legs.

[@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 👍👍

[@ronmac9522]

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

[@johnakyle5908]

Back in the day I remember my Dad making Spam fritters in home made batter, lovely. Of course you can now buy them made like that. I usually get chopped pork and ham and shove it under the grill . Will try the bacon grill now though.

[@wolfman011000]

I like the Pek Chopped Pork for it's flavour, it is £2 for 300g at asda but goes on offer as £1.50 fairly often and when it does i buy by the case. Saying all that i will be getting afew cans of the bacon grill to try in various ways, mainly thinking of frying and chopping it up to add to stir fried rice. Thanks for the review take care God bless one and all.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal, all the best to you.

[@davinasproston4634]

Hi Gareth, the 6 character alphanumeric code (DE 65 EF) in this instance identifies the production facility the product was made in , so these 2 were made in the exact same factory. The code is governed by the FSA in the UK.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Davina great information

[@stu7588]

It will probably be that tulip pork factory as they come up when you tyre in the DK 65 ef

[@henryottis295]

Davina, does that same code apply her in the States do you know ? I would love to compare some store brands with national brands.

[@henryottis295]

@@stu7588 Huh ?

[@davinasproston4634]

@@henryottis295 to be honest I do not know. I would guess the USA have their own governing body regarding food standards. But anything exported from Europe should have the codes in place so for Aldi( depending which version) this would be the case. As for States produced items, I do not have an answer sorry.

[@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 .

[@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.

[@mattysowls]

Another great review gaz! All the best mate

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers

[@aland1009]

easy tip for getting spam bacon grill out, tin opener open other end push done.

[@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

[@earthmagic1]

Spam at 90% meat is quite impressive. I remember this pink coloured meat being called luncheon meat.

[@coop_coop007]

Compo Bacon Grill, tasted burnt prior to being cooked. Great video, TVM.

[@johnwishart3851]

wee tip for cans "like that"...using a normal can opener before you open them,, punch 2 holes in 2 sides on bottom of can. breaks the vacuum lock ..!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers good tip

[@QuarkTheMagnificent]

Well the difference of the pound - near as - being in YOUR pocket rather than the brand-name's pocket is essential at this time - and also you get MORE product! So long as it is OK on the taste test - why pay more? Good review.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Absolutely Anna

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 👍👍

[@grahamdaniel9534]

Grew up eating Spam Egg and chips bread and butter lovely 😋😋

[@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 👍

[@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 😆

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

the key style ring pulls ,put it on your keys ,they can unlock trolleys that require a pound coin and they can come out at any time !, old retail trick

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

@@Scooby_Doobie_Doo they do on morrisons trollies and sains and tescos ones ...

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

@@Scooby_Doobie_Doo ok lad ,its because trolley boys use them all the time since the 90s

[@gmac9667]

I've got one of those crowbars that started life as a knife.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha multi tool lol

[@sandradent65]

They used to call it pink lint years ago. I like spam fried with egg and beans, I wouldn't like bacon grill as I don't like smoked bacon. Gareth would it not be better reducing the cooking time as it seemed to be very well done. My husband prefers pek chopped pork, but I'm not keen because it has big lumps in it that's why I prefer the spam. Another spot on video. Thanks Sandra

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Sandra

[@zonenuke]

Hi mate British Army vet here! to get Spam and bacon grill out a bit easier, use a tin opener to make a hole in the opposite side to release the vacuum 👍 we used to get Yorkies in our rat packs that said 'Its not for civies'

[@helenHTID]

Gareth had a stint in the Army, He mentions it in a couple videos. I knew that tip but have never been in forces lol

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes did that in my last spam video it still got stuck, fridge trick works I've tested it.

[@pogsboo]

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

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you

[@penfold9540]

Ah, bacon grill. Food of champions. First introduced to it late 70's. So versatile, breakfast cold from the tin with a good old biscuit AB, fried on your hexecooker when you had chance or thrown in with other contents for a bit of all in stew. My favourite, however, were the sausages you got in the 10 man ratpack, even better than babies heads. You obviously weren't REME Gareth, we had bacon and egg banjos. 🙂🍻

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sounds great! RE 👌

[@penfold9540]

@@BaldFoodieGuy oh they were, especially if you out on a recovery or major component change. No cooks, you're on your own.

[@TapManDancer]

What's an egg banjo?

[@paulcarey2482]

Spam is actually made with good meat cuts, Shoulder of Pork and HAM= SPAM

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Nice one Paul

[@stephenwood8453]

I remember the old bacon grill buddy, cooking it in your mess tins over a hexi block, in the middle of a forest, that and some baked beans, whilst freeezing your bits off. These days the ration packs are americanised, boil in the bag meals.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha the good old days lol

[@mxyzptlyk]

Oh dear Gareth. Forget the bread and butter. Spam on a SLT (Spam, lettuce and Tomato), Bacon Grill on a BGLT on a ... well, you get the tribute to the BLT idea. Ditch the air fryer - too much effort for too little reward (a lot of clean-up for a bit of Spam/Bacon Grill). Fry the slices in a hot, dry frying pan, they've got enough fat to carry them for a minute on each side and they'll be crisp on the outside and soft inside, not cremated like in the air fryer. But, talk to people in Hawai'i or Korea they'll tell a different story.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha next time blt very posh lol

[@jonathanjackson4983]

"200 degrees... that's why they call me Mr Fahrenheit" 🤣

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha

[@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

[@bennymule3226]

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

[@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 👍👍

[@glynmoore3730]

I love Asda Bacon Grill. Sliced and fried for a great sandwich or diced and fried and added to pasta or similar ..... great, convenient and always in my cupboard.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes great in a butty. Take it camping does the job.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

some man i worked with said he LOVED the frozen spam fritters (think its just sliced spam in batter )

[@cgat1955]

Hi Gareth, try PEK chopped pork it’s far superior to spam and I think it’s a bit cheaper, it’s made in Poland so you know it’s good. Hot or cold it’s delicious. It’s not got much fat in it so is better fried.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes that one is coming I've got some 😊👍👍

[@cgat1955]

@@BaldFoodieGuy Great stuff I was brought up on it.

[@jeanlennighan1135]

In the 60s it was often called pink lint

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Jean never knew that.

[@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

[@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

[@kerrywills8715]

Love your show so relaxing thank you 🙏

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome thank you

[@neiloldfield8661]

Bacon grill now there's a throwback used to love it as a kid

[@Drew-Dastardly]

ASDA Bacon Grill is a guilty pleasure, I always have a couple of tins in the cupboard for when I get a craving. I prefer it to Chopped Pork & Ham, but they are both great. A proper comparison would be between ASDA, Tulip (Tesco) and Plumrose (B&M). I'm sure they are all the same just relabelled. I like it fried on a butty/toast with Hot Pepper Sauce. Yum!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Drew

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Thanks Gareth. Nice one.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome

[@frasmilne]

Bacon Grill wins everytime for me! so versatile, chop into tine cubes, fry it till crisp and use it instead of mince in Bolognese

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Fras

[@tonyevanson69]

I joined in 2001 and bacon grill was long gone, just asked my mate and he reckons early 90s it disappeared from the 24hr ration pack but remained slightly longer in the 10 man pack but disappeared from that in the 90s also

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Tony 👍

[@davidgraemesmith1980]

Bacon grill fried up in a cast iron frying pan and then dump in scrambled egg mixture, good as is but better folded up in a tortilla imo, I'm still using both Asda brand and Royal Dane brand I bought for about £1.25 a can way back lol same factory codes and BBE dates in 2024

[@paulmatthews7744]

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

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Paul

[@bimsb6]

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