SPAM, created in 1937 by Hormel Foods, is a versatile canned meat made from pork with ham, salt, water, potato starch, sugar, and sodium nitrite. Its name’s origin is unclear,
with theories like “Shoulder of Pork And Ham” or “Specially Processed American Meat.” Available in flavors like Hickory Smoke and Hot & Spicy, SPAM became a cultural icon after its name was chosen in a contest by Ken Daigneau, who won $100. Enjoyed in dishes from breakfast scrambles to sushi, SPAM can be fried, baked, or eaten straight from the can.
