What’s SPAM, really — and what goes into it?

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The Bottom Line

SPAM may have an unusual reputation, but its ingredients are far less mysterious than the rumors suggest.

It’s a processed pork product designed to be convenient, shelf-stable, and easy to cook.

Whether you love it crispy from the frying pan or wouldn’t touch it with a fork, there’s no denying that this little canned block of meat has earned a unique place in food history.

Have you ever eaten SPAM? What’s your favorite way to prepare it?