Maple Candied Spam

Bigleaf maple syrup adds a deliciously sweet twist to the savory flavor of Spam. Inspired by Asian and Pacific Island cuisine, it goes great in musubi, ramen, rice bowls, and more.

*Adapted from Korean American by Eric Kim

Ingredients

  • 1 12-ounce can of Spam cut into 1/8-1/4 inch thick slices
  • 1/3 cup of bigleaf maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp of garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F
  2. On a greased pan, lay out slabs of Spam evenly. Place in oven and cook until it begins to brown (20-25 min).
  3. Combine bigleaf maple syrup and garlic powder
  4. When Spam is finished, pull from the oven and drizzle the maple syrup over the slices. Return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, or until the maple syrup begins to bubble.
  5. Remove from oven and allow to cool for several minutes before eating.