Is Spam really that bad for you?
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Though Spam is convenient, easy to use and has a long shelf-life, it's also very high in fat, calories and sodium and low in important nutrients, such as protein, vitamins and minerals. Additionally, it's highly processed and contains preservatives like sodium nitrite that may cause several adverse health effects.
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5 minutesHeat the spam for up to 5 minutes. This should take up to 5 minutes if you're heating spam on the stove. If you're microwaving it, heat the spam for 30-second increments until it's hot..
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boiled first, than fried! ... But, what I also recommend is boiling the Spam first. It makes all the difference in the world. Well, that's if you are afraid of the salty flavor...if you like a little salty pork (which I do) than just throw it right in the pan.
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shoulderThe pork is from the shoulder portion of pigs , according to spam.com. Salt, water and sugar are familiar to us all, so that leaves potato starch and sodium nitrite that need explanation.
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The price of Spam is up too, with the average 12 oz. can costing about $2.62. That's an increase of 17 cents, or nearly 7 percent, from the same time last year. But it's not stopping sales, as the pork meat in a can seems like a good alternative to consumers.
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The name Spam was derived from a contraction of 'spiced ham'. The original variety of Spam is still available today, acknowledged as the 'spiced hammiest' of them all. During WWII and beyond, the meat colloquially became known in the UK as an acronym that stood for Special Processed American Meat.
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