Best 4 Spam Jambalaya Recipes

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Spam Jambalaya is a one-pot dish that is full of flavor and easy to make. With its combination of Cajun spices, succulent shrimp, tender chicken, and of course, the iconic Spam, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating an unforgettable culinary experience that will have your taste buds dancing.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SPAM JAMBALAYA



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This recipe was found in a cook booklet that I sent for from the SPAM Company.Now except for leaving out the green bell pepper,the recipe was made as it was written. (which I will list in the ingredients).My SO and I found this to be a bit on the bland side.If you do try this,PLEASE feel free to "PUNCH IT UP" and let me know what you did.Posted to food.com ( a.k.a. "ZAAR" )on July 20th.,2012

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) can spam lite luncheon meat, cubed (I used regular )
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (use liquid from tomatoes)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) low sodium chicken broth (I used regular)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2-2 teaspoons hot sauce (recipe read 6 to 8 drops)
1 bay leaf
1 cup long grain rice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (I left it off)

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat,saute' spam,onion,green pepper,celery,and garlic until all vegetables are tender.
  • Except for rice and parsley( if using ), add remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil and add rice.
  • Cover, and reduce heat and simmer for 20 minute or until rice is done.
  • Remove bay leaf, and sprinkle with parsley ( if using).

SPAM JAMBALAYA



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Provided by BigOven Cooks

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili

Time 4h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 ts Dried leaf thyme
2/3 c Chopped green bell pepper
1/2 c Celery chopped
1 cn Tomatoes, cut up (14 1/2 oz)
8 dr Hot pepper sauce
2 Garlic minced
1 cn Lower sodium chicken broth
1 Bay leaf
1 c Long grain rice
2 tb Chopped parsley
1 cn SPAM Luncheon Meat, cubed
1 c Onions chopped

Steps:

  • In large non-stick skillet or 3-quart non-stick saucepan, saute SPAM, onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, hot pepper sauce, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with parlsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 0.697676015568769 g, Carbohydrate 19.8735540823247 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1.63560315977311 g, Protein 2.23067862919674 g, SaturatedFat 0.150281675653768 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (71g), Sodium 51.9082731209412 mg, Sugar 18.2379509225516 g, TransFat 0.0744165420058394 g

SPAM, I AM... (HOME-MADE SPAM)



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Okay... So none of us want to admit that we truly like SPAM. And there may be some who will never even try it. Then again, some may have never heard of it. This is a recipe I found some time ago while searching the web (although I have "tweaked" it a bit).. I was planning to make "SPAM Cupcakes" and didn't have a can of SPAM in the house. (YES... I said "SPAM Cupcakes"... they are not as gross as you may think. Give them a try sometime). Anyway, this recipe actually does work for making SPAM. I believe it is actually cheaper than buying a couple of cans, but it takes some time. And the nice thing is, you know exactly what ingredients are in the SPAM loaf (no preservatives). I hope you give it a try. Thanks for your consideration of this recipe and please feel free to give your honest opinion... as I am still "tweaking" this recipe. I've made this a couple of times now... and actually we like this as much as the canned. *Note: Prep time includes the 'overnight' refrigeration time.

Provided by rosie316

Categories     Meatloaf

Time P1DT3h

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed (Choose a piece that is pretty fatty)
3 ounces ham, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon morton's tender quick
1/2 teaspoon morton's tender quick

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Grind the pork shoulder in a meat grinder (Either use a tabletop meat grinder or a KitchenAid mixer with the meat grinder attachment. Set aside.
  • Finely mince the ham with the garlic in a food processor.
  • Dump the ground pork shoulder, minced ham / garlic mixture and the Tender Quick into a large bowl and mix by hand until fully combined.
  • Pack the meat mixture into a bread pan and cover with foil. Place the bread pan into a large baking dish filled 3/4 full with water. (Basically, a 'hot water bath').
  • Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for three hours (the internal temperature of the SPAM loaf should reach 155* F).
  • Remove from the oven and uncover the bread pan (there will be a lot of grease, but do not worry.). Pour off all of the fat into a jar or can to dispose of later. *Note: This is a very important step, so DO NOT skip it. If you do, your loaf will be covered in a thick coat of gelatine.
  • Cover the bread pan loosely with foil and place a heavy weight on top of the foil. (You can use cold bricks wrapped in foil and put them in another bread pan and put that bread pan on the SPAM loaf).
  • Place the weighed down SPAM loaf into the refrigerator and keep it there overnight. In the morning, your SPAM will be ready to use however you choose to use it.
  • *Note: This homemade SPAM is not canned and does not contain preservatives, so it will not last forever. Keep it as long as you would keep ham.

EASY JAMBALAYA RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Jambalaya Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, andouille sausage, garlic, jalapeño pepper, white onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, chicken stock, tomato, rice, cajun seasoning, bay leaf, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, shrimp, salt, pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, diced
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
4 cloves garlic
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
1 white onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
3 cups chicken stock
14 oz tomato, crushed
1 ½ cups rice
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb shrimp
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add diced chicken breasts and Andouille sausage. Add salt and pepper to taste, and cook thoroughly.
  • Add crushed garlic and a diced jalapeño pepper.
  • NOTE: Leave the jalapeño seeds in for extra spice
  • Stir in diced onion, peppers, celery until they're soft.
  • Add chicken stock, tomatoes, rice, cajun seasoning, bay leaf, dried thyme, cayenne pepper and stir.
  • Cover and simmer stew for 30 minutes.
  • NOTE: Stir occasionally to make sure the rice doesn't burn at the bottom of the pan.
  • Once the rice is cooked, add in shrimp, season with salt and pepper, then continue simmering until the shrimp are cooked through.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1371 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 64 grams, Sugar 18 grams

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make the jambalaya. This will allow the ingredients to cook evenly and prevent overcrowding.
  • To add more flavor to the jambalaya, brown the Spam and sausage before adding them to the pot. This will create a delicious crust on the meat and enhance the overall taste of the dish.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the jambalaya. This will add color, texture, and nutrients to the dish. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, celery, carrots, and okra.
  • Be sure to season the jambalaya well. This means using a variety of spices, such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Cook the jambalaya until the rice is tender and the vegetables are soft. This will usually take about 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve the jambalaya hot with your favorite sides, such as cornbread, coleslaw, or potato salad.

Conclusion:

Spam jambalaya is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your own liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Spam jambalaya recipe a try.

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