In recent years, Spam lovers have come out of hiding to proclaim their affinity for the often maligned product.
Now, they have a rallying point.
The "SPAMERICAN Tour" kicked off in Los Angeles and will hit a dozen cities this spring and summer with samples, recipes, and a chance to share the love.
At each location, local chefs will be asked to join in and create their own Spam specialty. One such treat is Food Network celebrity chef Sunny Anderson's Coconut Spam Spears with Spicy Pineapple Chutney. "For many years now, I have been a fan of the SPAM® brand," Anderson told Paste magazine. "It's flavor and versatility lends itself to so many different cooking styles and recipes."
A list of where the truck will stop is below.
May
2-5 – Denver, CO @ Cinco De Mayo Denver
(Adam Weidert, Canteen Tap House and Tavern)
9-11 – San Antonio, TX @ Six Flags Fiesta Texas
(Quely Watson, Hot Joy)
14-15 – Tulsa, OK @ Tulsa Mayfest
22-27 – Atlanta, GA @ Jazz Festival
(Jim Stacy, Palookaville)
31-June 3 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jacksonville Suns Baseball
(Korey Konopasek, Epik Burger)
June
8-14 – Nashville, TN @ CMA Festival
(Hanna Lee, Soy Teriyaki Bistro)
18-20 – Charlotte, NC @ Charlotte Knights Baseball
24-28- Washington DC @ Safeway BBQ Battle
(Anthony Hoang, PhoWheels)
Do you have a favorite Spam receipe? If so, leave it in the comments section below.
July
2-4 – Philadelphia, PA @ WAWA Welcome America Festival
(Scott Schroeder, American Sardine Bar & South Philly Tap Room)
8-15 – Chicago, IL @ Taste of Chicago, July 8- 12
(Kevin Hickey, Bottlefork & Duck Inn)
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