Spam

Not the unsolicited electronic kind but the good old American canned meat favourite, Spam. There are actually two different Wikipedia definitions for the word Spam. On average, 3,8 cans of Spam is consumed every second in the United States. I have always been intrigued so during the weekend shopping I sneaked a tin and this morning gave it a try.

Two slices of pan toasted French bread topped with two slices of pan fried spam and a fried egg with some baked beans (English Recipe). The verdict. It's not bad but on it's own is quite salty. Sort of like compressed vienna meat. I can think of various other ways to incorporate it in some dishes and tone down the saltiness. Been there done that one. Still prefer my "Bully Beef" (Corned Beef) as a canned meat product as a last resort.

A little bit on that English staple food, baked beans. I have tried many brands through the years and Koo (South African) baked beans are still my number one. Since coming here have tried some local Ayam and other brands but found them very bland. Favourite so far has been Heinz Low Salt and then on the weekend spotted a tin labelled Heinz - English Recipe. Very nice with a sweet tomato taste and slightly tangy.

2,3 million British people eat baked beans and a daily basis either as part of breakfast or supper. Considered a students staple food for it's ease of preparation and value for money.

Separate posting on the Eviltwin's Cowboy Stew, my ultimate baked beans dish.