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Spam Fried Rice

Savory bits of meat and veggies nestled in rice along with eggs and seasoned with soy sauce makes the best SPAM Fried Rice.

Chopped bits of SPAM resting on top of fried rice with pieces of egg, red pepper, carrots and slices of green onions on a plate resting on a red and white plaid napkin.

Spam Fried Rice Recipe

Salty and seasoned to create and enjoyable meat very similar to Smoked Sausage, spam is the star of this fried rice.

Protein, vegetables and starch come together to create a skillet meal that the whole family enjoys.

Through testing we learned that making the ingredients in this recipe in separate batches creates the best final product. Taking a couple extra steps creates a take out restaurant at home.

This easy skillet meal is delicious just like our Saucy Chicken and Vegetables, Peppered Steak Tips and Mushrooms Gravy, and Beef and Cabbage Skillet.

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Brown wooden spoon stirring spam fried rice in a deep non-stick skillet.

Other veggies can be added to this simple Spam Fried Rice, but we enjoy this basic recipe the most!

Why This Recipe Works

  • A complete meal is made in one dish which saves time in the kitchen.
  • Makes a great breakfast, lunch or dinner for family and friends.
  • Similar, but slightly different flavor profile than Kielbasa in our popular Sausage Fried Rice.
  • Leftover rice works great in this recipe that freezes and reheats well.
  • Saves money over grabbing take out repeatedly.

Ingredients Needed

  • SPAM – One 12 ounce container of regular spam is our preference, but it comes in a variety of flavors.
  • Vegetable Oil – Other types of oil work fine too.
  • Eggs – Add more protein and rich flavor to the rice.
  • Carrots and Peas – A frozen bag works well, but fresh carrots can be chopped and take a minute or two longer to cook.
  • Bell Pepper – Red, orange, or yellow bell pepper that’s a bit sweeter is our preference.
  • White Rice – Prepare 2 cups of uncooked white rice or 4 cups of cooked rice. We like long grain or jasmine.
  • Soy Sauce – This can be added to the skillet or served on the side so each individual season their rice to their preference.
  • Green Onions – Slice up and garnish the rice just before serving for more fresh flavors.
Ingredients to make spam fried rice are cooked white rice, frozen peas and carrots, a can of SPAM, chopped bell pepper, eggs, sliced green onions and soy sauce on a white counter top.

Why Use SPAM?

SPAM comes in a shelf stable can that stores well in the pantry instead of taking up space in the refrigerator.

The meat comes with different seasonings making it very easy to change the flavor profile of your fried rice. 

Spam makes efficient use of a pig’s carcass. Anytime you make whole cuts of meat like ribs, pork butt, ham, etc. there are trimmings and miscuts. These are still good, quality pieces of meat that can be ground into spam.

Salt and seasonings contribute to making a shelf stable meat product.

Overhead plate of fried rice with generous bites of browned spam nestled throughout with the skillet full in the background on a red and white napkin.

There is nothing wrong with using canned meat. We also use canned chicken in our high quality Shredded Chicken Sandwiches and Buffalo Chicken Dip Wraps.

Why is SPAM popular in Hawaii?

A combination of culturally popular food as well as the ability to transport from the mainland meat packing plants and store for long periods of time make SPAM a food of choice with Hawaiians. 

Thus using this salty meat to create a flavorful Hawaiian Fried Rice is popular on the islands.

Slices of fresh green onion sprinkled over top of a large skillet full of delicious spam fried rice on a red and white plaid napkin.

How To Cook Spam

Open the can and turn upside down to remove the meat. A slit may need to be carefully made in the bottom to allow air in and the meat to release.

Slice the loaf of SPAM into even slices. We prefer 1/4″ square pieces, so we make 1/4″ slices.

Then cut into evenly sized cubes.

Heat one to two tablespoons of oil over medium high heat.

Small cubes of spam sizzling in a non-stick skillet.

Add meat to a preheated skillet and cook for 2 – 3 minutes. Stir often with a wooden spoon with a flat edge or spatula until all sides are evenly browned.

This usually takes 4 to 6 minutes for small pieces in a good skillet and 10 to 12 minutes to brown the full slices.

Browning the meat is important because brown is not just a color, it really brings out the flavor.

Step By Step Instructions 

Cook 2 cups of uncooked white rice according to the directions on the package.

Use a large non-stick skillet that will make it easy to stir this big batch of rice.

Heat a tablespoon of oil and brown the small pieces of SPAM. Once evenly browned set aside on a large, clean plate.

Then add whole eggs to the hot skillet.

Three eggs frying in a pan.

Use a spatula to cut into pieces as the egg fries.

Fried eggs chopped up into small pieces in a skillet.

Add the cooked eggs to the plate with the browned meat.

Use 1 to 2 tablespoons of the remaining oil and add to the skillet.

Warm oil and add vegetables. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Chopped red pepper, carrots and peas in a hot skillet cooking in oil.

Put cooked rice and soy sauce in the skillet with the mostly cooked vegetables.

Soy sauce poured over cooked white rice being added to sautéed vegetables in a deep skillet.

Break up the clumps of rice and stir well. Warm through.

Return the meat and eggs to the skillet.

Chopped spam and scrambled eggs poured on top of vegetable fried rice in a black skillet.

Stir well and serve warm.

Storage and Freezing Instructions

Store leftovers in a an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

This easy Spam Fried Rice reheats very well in a skillet with a little oil or covered in the microwave.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

  • A deeper skillet or wok with high sides makes stirring everything together much easier.  
  • One and a half cans of SPAM, or a pound meat works fine in this recipe too.
  • A microwave splatter cover helps trap in the steam to keep the fried rice moist while reheating.
Close up fried rice with soy sauce, small pieces of vegetables and spam with a wooden spoon about to lift up a serving.

More Easy Skillet Recipes

Smoked Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Potatoes Skillet is a colorful and flavorful that we always enjoy.

Cowboy Breakfast Skillet is one of our brunch favorites.

Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie has creamy chicken and vegetables

Shrimp Jambalaya is enhanced with bacon bits to boost the tomato and veggie flavors.

Close up meal of delicious Hawaiian spam fried rice on a white plate with a fork resting on the back.

SPAM Fried Rice

Servings 5 people
Author: Jennifer
Savory bits of meat and veggies nestled in rice along with eggs and seasoned with soy sauce makes the best SPAM Fried Rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces SPAM
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup peas and carrots
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Cook rice.
    2 cups uncooked white rice
  • Slice spam and then chop into small cubes.
    12 ounces SPAM
  • In a large skillet turn to medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil to a hot skillet.
    3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Brown spam in the oil then set aside on a separate plate.
  • Crack eggs in the skillet and chop while cooking. Once cooked set aside with the browned spam.
    3 eggs
  • Add remaining oil to the skillet and heat. Cook vegetables 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
    1/2 cup peas and carrots, 1/4 cup red bell pepper
  • Turn to medium heat and add cooked rice and soy sauce to the skillet. Stir well.
    1/4 cup soy sauce
  • Add eggs and spam to the skillet, stir again.
  • Slice green onions and sprinkle over warm fried rice. Serve and enjoy.
    2 green onions

Nutrition

Calories: 612kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 20gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1661mgPotassium: 481mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1753IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

“Plowing Through Life” is not a dietitian or nutrition professional. Any nutritional information shared is an estimate and can vary greatly depending on specific products are used. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator of your choice.

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