Homemade Spam
Homemade Spam
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup water, strained from green onions (discard green onions)
- 1 egg, large
- as needed cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Add the ground pork, Himalayan salt, white pepper, granulated sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce to a food processor.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a separate small bowl, combine the strained water (from green onions) and the large egg. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the egg and liquid mixture into the food processor with the pork mixture. Secure the lid and blend until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Lightly spray a rectangular glass container (approximately 8x4 inches or similar) with cooking spray.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Transfer the blended pork mixture into the prepared container, pressing it down firmly to create an even, compact layer. Cover the container with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the meat mixture to prevent air pockets.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Refrigerate the covered pork mixture for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up.
⏱️ 120 min
- 7
Once chilled, prepare a steamer. Place the container with the pork mixture onto a steaming rack inside a large pot or steamer. Add water to the pot, ensuring the water level is below the top edge of the container holding the meat. Cover the pot with a lid.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Steam the meat mixture over medium-high heat for 30-40 minutes, or until it is cooked through, firm to the touch, and has changed color from pink to a pale, cooked appearance.
⏱️ 35 min
- 9
Carefully remove the cooked meat container from the steamer. Let it cool slightly before inverting the cooked meat block onto a cutting board.
⏱️ 10 min
- 10
Slice the meat block into rectangular pieces, similar in size and shape to traditional canned Spam slices, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 11
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Place the sliced homemade Spam pieces into the hot oil. Fry the Spam slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy, flipping them with tongs as needed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 13
Serve the homemade Spam immediately.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Spam
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup water, strained from green onions (discard green onions)
- 1 egg, large
- as needed cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Add the ground pork, Himalayan salt, white pepper, granulated sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce to a food processor.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a separate small bowl, combine the strained water (from green onions) and the large egg. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the egg and liquid mixture into the food processor with the pork mixture. Secure the lid and blend until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Lightly spray a rectangular glass container (approximately 8x4 inches or similar) with cooking spray.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Transfer the blended pork mixture into the prepared container, pressing it down firmly to create an even, compact layer. Cover the container with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the meat mixture to prevent air pockets.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Refrigerate the covered pork mixture for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up.
⏱️ 120 min - 7
Once chilled, prepare a steamer. Place the container with the pork mixture onto a steaming rack inside a large pot or steamer. Add water to the pot, ensuring the water level is below the top edge of the container holding the meat. Cover the pot with a lid.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Steam the meat mixture over medium-high heat for 30-40 minutes, or until it is cooked through, firm to the touch, and has changed color from pink to a pale, cooked appearance.
⏱️ 35 min - 9
Carefully remove the cooked meat container from the steamer. Let it cool slightly before inverting the cooked meat block onto a cutting board.
⏱️ 10 min - 10
Slice the meat block into rectangular pieces, similar in size and shape to traditional canned Spam slices, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 11
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Place the sliced homemade Spam pieces into the hot oil. Fry the Spam slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy, flipping them with tongs as needed.
⏱️ 10 min - 13
Serve the homemade Spam immediately.