The Absolute Best And Worst Spam Flavors

Spam may be an acquired taste, but this pork-based canned product is no longer just a favorite amongst broke college students and doomsday preppers. In the last few years, Spam has become trendy and has even served as haute cuisine at luxury restaurants. Spam has really enjoyed a renaissance as of late, which has led to a plethora of Spam flavors popping up on grocery store shelves. While the choices are vast, not all of them can be counted equal. From the hum-drum to the downright bizarre (we’re looking at you, turkey flavored ham), we’ll help you separate the winners from the losers. In this video, we’ll rank the absolute best and worst Spam flavors.
#Spam #Ham #Flavors
Oven Roasted Turkey Spam | 0:00
Spam Lite | 0:45
Spam Garlic | 1:31
Spam Less Sodium | 2:11
Spam with Cheese | 2:48
Spam with Chorizo Seasoning | 3:22
Spam with Real Hormel Bacon | 3:59
Spam Teriyaki | 4:42
Spam Jalapeno | 5:17
Spam Black Pepper | 6:02
Spam Mezclita | 6:35
Spam with Tocino Seasoning | 7:16
Spam Hot and Spicy | 7:56
Spam Classic | 8:37
Spam with Portuguese Sausage Seasoning | 9:24
Spam Hickory Smoke | 10:04
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[@MashedFood]

What's your go-to spam flavor?

[@O-ShinSpringsWater]

Hot dog and vianna sausage is Spam without the condom. Why are you making fun out of Spam . Spam is not cat food. Spam a world war classic. Spam last longer on shelf no need to refrigerator then put hot dog in the refrigerator.

[@abdiqarebash3156]

I'm Canada we have this weird pork in a can thing so all I get to try is the rare classic

[@lorettatayor5840]

Spam bacon or 🦃. Yes I like turkey! And spam lite. Never seen any of those other flavors.

[@FisterMantastic]

I like Tocino and the Hot and Spicy 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jolynesbomberwife]

In my opinion, the Baby flavour spam is my fav

[@kmartin6823]

Btw y'all ignore the cat joke and please don't feed your cats spam, that much sodium could be dangerous in such a small animal.

[@onekerri1]

You stupid fu ck.

[@syrew900]

@@onekerri1 lmao why are you so mad

[@huntsgt]

@@onekerri1 why..

[@onekerri1]

@@huntsgt Because. :) LOL

[@gekkoman4853]

I am cat mnom mnom mmm spam mnon

[@hellfish2309]

Spam lite got snubbed - incredibly useful in making fried rice w/ other proteins or just for when you don’t feel like being kicked in the nads w/ spam flavor...

[@gekkoman4853]

I think spam lite and less sodium is better than spam just because of the saltiness but teriyaki is my fav

[@hellfish2309]

@@gekkoman4853 as an addendum, spam musubi is damn near pointless if you use spam lite; the sauce does all the talking, but maybe not if I tried making the sauce with less sodium

[@mamiebobb4173]

I like Spam lite. I can eat a bit of Spam without the guilt.

[@ArthuriusG99]

I actually prefer spam lite over regular spam

[@MattyIcecubes]

Love me some Spam lite. Regular Spam has a decent but overwhelming flavor. Spam lite has that same flavor but it's not as strong.

[@peterlamont647]

"Note teriyaki spam doesn't taste like teriyaki, it tastes like it has sugar and soy sauce in it." XD XD XD BAHAHAHAHAHA! Obviously the writer has never ever in their life made teriyaki sauce because those _are_ the two main ingredients.... HAHAAHA

[@meluk6991]

Dude I about freaked out when she said that. 😳

[@harrietharlow9929]

Yep! 😆 😆

[@stinkyfungus]

Shoyu, sugar, a little ginger, a little garlic, boom - teriyaki sauce.

[@commondirtbagz7130]

@@stinkyfungus to be fair, maybe she just has a really sensitive pallet?

[@stinkyfungus]

@@commondirtbagz7130 To be honest - I consider myself to be pretty savvy on the subject of teriyaki (I live in hawaii... its like a must have if you grill around here, We go through gallons of the stuff in a year.) And yeah, you can detect a slight notes of ginger and garlic powder in the Teriyaki spam (not really quite enough of either... but its there) . Which i rather like if I'm too lazy to glaze my spam with a bit of homemade teri. Of course when you make teriyaki yourself you use fresh grated ginger, and crushed clove garlic.

[@RichardLasquite]

Pan fried hard. This is the way.

[@1967mcm]

Richard L This is the way

[@emkkahn]

@@1967mcm I didn't realize that SPAM is a Mandolorian food....? And yum, I love fried SPAM...

[@1967mcm]

emkkahn Fried Spam, this IS the way

[@emkkahn]

@@1967mcm This Is The Way!

[@schwann1826]

This is the way.

[@ItsJustLisa]

My grandfather-in-law worked at the original Hormel plant. They used to get SPAM in their shareholders’ boxes of goodies at their annual meetings.

[@aolmonkey]

Spam and sunny side up egg and some steam rice !

[@ArmandoDy]

The best way to enjoy Original SPAM, is SPAM MUSUBI, or Hawaiian breakfast with steamed rice. 😆🤙🍣🍣🍣🍚🍚🍛🍛

[@JoshuaDomoslai]

I’ve hated on spam most my life mainly due to the texture. Just seemed strange. But finally gave in and got a can the other day after seeing some vintage pics of families eating it. Cut it extra thin and fried it extra crispy almost like bacon to help get rid of that spam texture I wasn’t too sure about. Put it on toast with a fried egg. Oh man it was really good. Salt was a little much but wasn’t too bad.

[@xchorro]

i freaking love spam

[@emkkahn]

Went to the SPAM museum in Austin, MN last year. It was AWESOME! Historical, Patriotic, Fun and yummy.... I loved the Teriyaki and Chorizo flavors (the staff brings out different flavors for the guests to taste as you are visiting). Highly recommend a tour....

[@Gamerroesygang]

What there's a Spam museum? Like the Walmart museum 😂 who comes up with these I love ❤️ it

[@Semiam1]

Yep. The gift shop at the museum sells all the varieties

[@CrazyBananaOMG]

“Your breath will smell garlic for days” Well it’s literally written “garlic” on it

[@jacksnyder7318]

Turn the list up side down for my preference. I have a cupboard full of Turkey spam for holidays. Spam was a weekly staple in our home growing up, along with liver and onions, hotdogs and cornmeal mush. Dad was a WW2 vet. The only thing he brought back was shrapnel, nightmares and a need for spam ; )

[@susiereid5459]

I slice spam thinly and pan fry it till crispy brown on both sides...then I warm up two flour tortillas in microwave..put some fried spam prices and add thinly sliced tomatoes and lettuce and spread mayonnaise on top and roll tortillas up and you have a yummy tortillas blt wrap or two...very yummy indeed☺💜

[@vernjay2661]

Spam fried in a pan is the best way. Childhood fave of mine. 🤤

[@marzsit9833]

or bake the slices in an oven, also turns out really well.

[@sandra18097]

Spam lite tastes exactly the same as the regular lmao what the hell?

[@hautakleightontam771]

That's the intention. All of the flavor for less fat and calories.

[@Jmehix]

@@hautakleightontam771 just like skim milk tasting the same as 2%? Oh wait...

[@JizzMasterTheZeroth]

@@Jmehix Dunno where you're from, but here in Denmark it does.

[@monicalivesforchrist5901]

Don't swear please

[@souxle-]

@@monicalivesforchrist5901 lol

[@rubyrose49]

Fried spam and steamed rice = match made in heaven

[@hjpm101089]

Watching this at 12 AM and I'm hungry.😂

[@mikemcelrath7721]

You can rinse and soak the salt out of it or a great part of it. It s used as a preserver

[@StielOcampo]

I prefer Spam Lite cuz the original Spam is sometimes too salty lmaooo

[@dsalpha18]

You are correct. The original is no longer edible so to speak. It so salty you can use it as salt.

[@rubyrose49]

Try the less sodium. Much better!

[@hellsbells2028]

You can just choup the original spam and then soak it in water for 10/15 minutes and that will get rid of some of the salt

[@rubyrose49]

@@hellsbells2028 Doesn't soaking it in water impact the flavour as well?

[@nonyobussiness3440]

Spam lite tastes good

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

This was actually a useful video. I was curious about new Spam flavors. 🤔 Thanks....

[@williammorgan5300]

Thank you so much for listing these in order. I was going to buy a can today. Now, I'll buy one regular and one smoked. Can't wait to discover the difference.

[@rubyrose49]

Spam less sodium is as good as the original. 🤤

[@meluk6991]

Agreed, if not better.

[@harrietharlow9929]

I 've always served my better half this and he likes it. He says it tastes really good.

[@gumbo34]

what does spam taste like

[@Colorado_Native]

True, and there's less salt for my body to deal with.

[@ldw1281993]

Better. It doesn't taste like you are licking a straight up salt block

[@judibickford5306]

I was going to try Low Sodium Spam. Thank you for this video.

[@dalia5357]

I always buy regular spam and I boil it first so the sodium leaves the spam! And then I fry it after!!

[@ErnestJay88]

Just buy original Spam and add flavor on it, it's tastier than "flavoured spam"

[@sx20Ramar]

I totally agree. Flavor it with what you want.

[@torimallory9499]

I love your channel and videos😍

[@takeo8082]

I LOVE my SPAM Lite no matter what the narrator says. :-P

[@marieantoinettescake9513]

Me TOO!!😊👍❤️

[@idiot-983]

She got payed for the presentation, and still loves her fried spam !

[@clippygoat]

Spam chorizo, teriyaki, jalapeño, black pepper, tocino, hot and spicy, Portuguese sausage, and hickory smoke are my all time favorite. I think chorizo and tocino are the same taste but different color.

[@40bpaula]

Wow, you've tried all those? Where do you find them?

[@whitlockville2000]

Spam Garlic keeps the vampires at bay!

[@christinecreasey2342]

I love the bacon spam slice it thin stick it in the frypan, let it go crispy....yum!

[@talibasnyder3032]

Me too! Same flavor, and cut and cooked the same way.

[@billryland6199]

Oven Roasted Turkey Spam is on of our favorites. We had it for dinner tonight with baked beans.

[@raychang8648]

Sesame seed bun, slice of raw onion, tomato, yellow mustard and SPAM!!!! Great video!!! I wish I could try all of these.

[@heatherr0420]

Mmmmmmmm

[@jons.6216]

If "Portuguese Seasoning Spam" is made to taste like linguica, then sauteing it in Port wine would be delicious! I finally proved to my mom as an adult making it that way was good because she said it was "ridiculous" when a classmate and I prepared linguica in grade school as an international foods luncheon!

[@40bpaula]

Excuse me! Turkey Spam is delicious, thank you. but seriously, I really wanna try the Spam black Pepper and Spam hickory Smoked. I haven't seen them in my Meijers. but i'll keep looking.

[@michaelwright6088]

Great in Mac and cheese!

[@carolynlewis9019]

I'll have to try the turkey, once.

[@noahh.8737]

i’ve never tried spam and i’m scared too but i feel like it’s one of those foods you “hate” without trying and then love when you do try it lmao

[@cj1400]

Dice up spam and fry it up and add to scrambled eggs and cheese. Its delicious 😊

[@gaoxiaen1]

@@cj1400 Afteryou eat balut, everything else is good.

[@cj1400]

@@gaoxiaen1 probably true 👍 lol I'll never try it.

[@kenfox22]

Love this channel

[@LS1LE]

Great video!!!

[@laurenceharris8160]

I learned a new wonderful way to enjoy SPAM from Eden’s Garden in Surigao City. Cut the Spam into the shape of French Fries. Dry the pieces carefully. Heat some oil to high heat. Doing just one piece at time, dip the piece into dry corn starch and put it immediately into the hot oil for a short time. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel. Repeat until you have enough. The restaurant served spam fries that were coated with cornstarch mixed with egg. It was a thicker coating than the first procedure. Strikingly yummy.

[@brenda9361]

I disagree. I like turkey best because it tastes least like spam. Not like turkey either, but not like spam.

[@bozobobert]

Couldn't agree more. Turkey is oddly very lean and works great with a lot off oddball whipped together meals. Even an SLT (Turkey spam, lettuce, tomato) tastes amazing. I don't even remember the last time I ate a true BLT

[@articzwolfz]

I'm watching this as i eat a whole can of Hot and Spicy Spam straight

[@buckfiden6227]

My favorite Monty Python skit!

[@lorettatayor5840]

Spam spam spam spam egg sausage bacon and spam.

[@jeffgumawid7554]

Spamsilog. Pan fried Spam Garlic Rice (SInangag) Fried Egg (itLOG) EZ.

[@CadyVirina]

I love spam! I always add the Original Spam to my Kimchi Soup to add that kick of saltiness! Give it a try!

[@bobbymerrival5429]

Hi Cady 😍

[@XXXREVENGEBROBrian-wd9mb]

I absolutely love SPAM it's definitely one of my top favourite meats.

[@Clown_the_Clown]

*favorite

[@lochandichabod3084]

Spam bacon is my favorite

[@alexanderryan9456]

@@Clown_the_Clown favourite is the correct spelling

[@stationplaza4631]

The Americans really did good with that idea.

[@mariolewis4226]

Lol morons

[@sspaay]

Spam snobs. Who'd have thought?

[@buckfiden6227]

I love Spam. But, Now I eat the Low sodium kind. Don’t like the “Lite” & I’ll never try the other flavors.

[@Vilehand]

Yup. Low so is the way to go. Good balance between the lite and the OG. Lite is horrible.

[@melesai]

Thanks! Blessings

[@Jenny-of3vb]

Grandma fried it in cast iron pan. My daughter called it piggy meat. Put it on a bun with cheese or not Piggy Meat sandwich. 🐷

[@Joyeuse4324]

Spam is that type of canned food were its your go to apocalypse food when you haven't found your go to food

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

I would like to try the Tocino flavor on a campout with my grandson. He likes pork adobo!

[@gsxrsquid]

I have loved Spam for over 60 years. I always liked Classic but as I got older it was pretty salty so now I eat the lower sodium. I like to slice it and either grill it or cook it in a skillet . With eggs or french toast. And it is yummy fried crispy with some maple syrup. Every time I open a can to cook I always slice a nice thick piece to eat right out of the can. I will try the Hickory smoke and PS if I can find them near me.

[@snertsmcgerts6594]

Dont feed spam to your cat. Many cats already develop kidney problems. That much salt would be bad for your little kitty.

[@picanha694]

Rice and eggs goes well with spam.

[@DaleRussell2]

Interesting. Who knew there was so damn many Spams! 😮

[@NeonKue]

I’d rather just buy the original Spam and add those flavors myself. Can’t trust more artificial ingredients when Spam is already bad enough health wise.

[@bobbymerrival5429]

LoL 😄

[@nonyobussiness3440]

Spam is natural

[@sx20Ramar]

I agree....get the classic and add the flavors you like. Tastes way better that way. I also boil for 15 mins, then rinse before frying to get rid of ALOT of salt & nitrates.

[@lew8450]

Spam is amazing... They are all great...

[@jacqig6641]

Between it being deep fried or boiled I eat spam at work every single day and had nooo idea they contain that much salt... 😬😳

[@VonSpyder]

The Roasted Turkey is definitley different from the original turkey spam they had decades agoi which was very good. Used to make an awesome sandwich out of it: white bread, turkey spam (Not cooked), mayo, american cheese, and sliced fresh habenero peppers. its absolutley delicious.

[@kalebharris80s]

I personally love turkey spam 👍 I think it's a decent alternative to spam (to me at least)

[@maryweather8556]

I agree! I was shocked they rated it as the worst.

[@Rosaprep247]

But I don’t like spam!

[@sx20Ramar]

@@Rosaprep247 Then why are you reading these reviews?

[@mraj8372]

Lol any other brits here grow up with their mum making Spam Fritters? Honestly I'd rather go for a can of corned beef these days...

[@richardmerriam7044]

There is a video showing how to lower the sodium. Pre-slice using the small wire meat slicer. Boil the sliced Spam for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and cover for 5 additional minutes. Then fry and enjoy! (I haven't tried this yet).

[@eddielikesfishing]

I saw that video too, it made me want to try Spam again.

[@glenniz1]

I have tried this recipe, and it made a huge difference in the amount of sodium it removed, the meat fried just as nicely, and that salty first bite, was nicely smoothed out! I thought it was very good!!!

[@eddielikesfishing]

I tried it the other day. Spam still sucks, it's just a whole lot less salty.

[@RainbowGangsta88]

I love hot and spicy or tocino on sourdough with mayo and a pickle. cheese optional. Funny thing, the hot and spicy can only be found in Chinese grocery stores here. I will try Hickory and PS so thanks for the tip.

[@redviperbear]

Turkey spam is awesome

[@theantipope4354]

Maybe I've just been lucky, but I've been eating fried bacon Spam with eggs for years, cooked as described in the video, & it's always been fine.

[@monkeyguy80]

I liked the Spam with black pepper! 👍🏼

[@Technocrat.]

I usually buy 25% less sodium spam, But i like to use Franks hot sauce on fried spam and Maggi seasoning.

[@harrietharlow9929]

The Spam Hi x kory Smoke is one of my spouse's two favourite flavours along with Spam Light.

[@joedirtracing1462]

I don't fret about salt 🐷 etc. I eat for taste . Because I like it!

[@stationplaza4631]

I'm English, so it has to be Spam Classic for me. A very versatile ingredient for a surprising number of recipes.

[@nightsky_idoit1080]

I only tried spam 25% less sodium with rice and its so GOOOD😋

[@dougferrell7066]

Never had Spam before but after the video I want to try it.

[@WayneMona1]

i LOVE TURKEY SPAM, MIGHT BE SHIT BUT I WILL KEEP EATING!

[@marieantoinettescake9513]

Thank You!! I Always ❤️'d it too. 👍

[@bobbymerrival5429]

Hot sauce does the trick

[@georgiesdoodle4633]

I know the bacon Spam doesn't have bacon in it but it does taste like it. 😊 I use it for the Spam Musubi.

[@harrygasser5546]

The only pork i eat is bacon. Can you imagine giving Spam as a Christmas gift.

[@teresareed1157]

I’m 63 and have never eaten spam

[@DOSBoxMom]

Just found Maple Flavored Spam at Ollie's yesterday, and bought a can of sweet potatoes, too, thinking they might go well together. Any ideas on good recipes using both? Or maybe treat the maple Spam like a tiny baked ham, and prep the sweet potatoes as the praline-topped sweet potato casserole I fix at Thanksgiving?

[@DOSBoxMom]

I do have a bag of frozen hash browns, too; maybe some sort of breakfast/brunch casserole with the maple Spam?

[@noneyabusiness2237]

Regular Spam, slice or dice, soak in a pan of water until it floats. Almost all the overpowering salt is now gone. You retain the flavor with much less overpowering salt taste.

[@hallenebrooks5630]

I’ve never had Spam in my life, nor has anyone in my family….After reading this, now I’m really curious to just get a can, fry it up & see exactly what it tastes like in some bread with a nice melted slice of American cheese (Kraft)….See what I’ve been missing.

[@Me-eb3wv]

Same. I had no idea what spam even was until I saw it on KZbin

[@chrisrose4769]

I've never eaten spam in my life why am I watching this lol 😅

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

Never? You are strange...😏

[@Liliththelizard]

I've never tasted Spam. Only place I've ever seen it in stores is in Costco and it's expensive, and there's only the classic one. I'd be interested in trying some of these tho

[@ddstanfield9259]

If I were you I’d just keep on passing on it It’s terrible

[@raheem8086]

Only if u can't cook

[@ddstanfield9259]

@@raheem8086 I’d love to be proven wrong But Bobby flay couldn’t make that mess taste good as far as i am concerned

[@albertcoburn5674]

I love the regular, fried jn a sandwich with plenty of mustard

[@robbieedmonds1195]

Golden Honey Grail, the flavor given away at the Spamalot musical, was the tastiest that I ever ate. Nothing else compares. I'd gladly use up one of three wishes to compel Hormel to bring it to supermarkets...

[@hotdrumchick]

I LIKE the turkey and bacon flavors! There's a video showing how to boil the Spam to cut down on some of that salt.

[@johnnyangel64]

Lightly boil slices before fring, it will pull out the sodium and won't change the flavor

[@soupbums]

In Hawaii some stores lock spam in a display case

[@feehloif3]

I've never had spam in my life so I wonder if I ever do try it maybe I should eat spam light. I have had ham loaf, which tastes delicious! So I am thinking/hoping it tastes like it haha!😊

[@PapillonOne]

You'll love it but go with the original.

[@proudamerican4050]

For the love! DON'T feed anything Spam to your cats.... What a STUPID recommendation 🤬

[@gaoxiaen1]

No Spam and pineapple recipe? I'm shocked!

[@jasperwinehouse9456]

Why have people been kidding themselves all these years the product is total crap no matter what flavor you choose

[@DeoVenator]

i ate a whole can of hot and spicy spam and it was fine, i didn't need milk or beer

[@stevemace1725]

wrong turkey is the only one I like, ham gives you indigestion

[@jacksonludwig8560]

Spam lite isn’t as bad as they say. You’re just trading some pork for mechanically separated chicken.

[@thepunadude]

chorizo, i say is the best ... teriyaki is tinny, the worst. my daughter loves turkey, go figure, we live in hawaii

[@metaltrekman]

Im 62 and have Never liked Spam UNTIL I tried the one you say is the #1 worst (Turkey). I fry it up and eat it with mashed potatoes & gravy MMmmm good. 👍👍

[@bottomburp]

I didn't know that there were so many different flavours, I've only ever seen Classic and Bacon flavour, here in the UK

[@meluk6991]

The hickory smoke one is on a different level. Though I also prefer the less sodium one. Spam lite is not too bad, just less salty.

[@bottomburp]

@@meluk6991 The Hickory smoke version sounds like it would definitely be to my taste , like you I prefer low salt versions of things too, I tried that V8 veg juice once and it was far too salty for me, they do a low sodium version of that too, but I've not found it in the UK yet

[@daddychill7776]

Spam is $10-$30 online right now for the flavored stuff. Pretty much gone at stores

[@bronxkies]

I bought the turkey flavor, and I can confirm, it tasted like what my cat’s food smells like 🤢. It wasn’t TERRIBLE when I cooked it but it was odd.

[@kathylongino963]

I have never tried Spam. I can't get past the way it looks.

[@uselogicplease2380]

I have tried up spam 10 years past the use by date.. was excellent.

[@msminmichigan]

Who eats spam in its own? I've only ever used it as an ingredient to other things.

[@Alltimefox]

It’s good with rice

[@cj1400]

Sliced and fried with scrambled eggs and warm tortillas with butter 🥰

[@1967mcm]

Where do find all these flavored? I've never seen the isles full of these choices.