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Outdoor Cooking Equipment => Grills & Smokers => Pellet Grills and Smokers => Topic started by: Smokin Don on September 06, 2015, 12:46:31 AM

Title: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: Smokin Don on September 06, 2015, 12:46:31 AM

Sep 05 2015

A few days ago I satisfied my yen for a fried Spam sandwich and then had to try smoking some at the suggestions of a couple members. This led to the next step of trying some Spam burnt ends and they would be good over grits.

It was hot and muggy; a sittin out back sipping beer kinda day! I had read over Old Dave’s recipe for pork burnt ends for a guide. I figured 3 hours would be plenty for the Spam. I used m1 ½ cans of the original Spam; cut it in half length wise and then in 3 slices and cut them in thirds. This gave 1 inch by 1 ¼ inch chunks. I seasoned them well with some Blues Hog Rub.

I had the Traeger heated to 180 deg. 200 grill level. The Spam went on a frog mat for an hour. I then eased up to 275 deg. grill level for another hour. They looked good at two hours so I added them to a foil pan and added the sauce. For my sauce I used about a third cup of Kah’s BBQ sauce and 3 TBS. of Blues Hog Tennessee Red sauce.

The last hour I stirred them a couple of times and went to 290 deg. grill level for the last half hour. I went inside and got my grits cooking. I had some Palmetto Farms white and yellow mix course ground grits. I had a few jowl bacon bits left I added to the grits.

I served the burnt ends over the grits, a side salad and some bread and butter. I had a couple tablespoons of the Tennessee Red sauce over my Spam and Grits. That tasted pretty good and did not take much preparation.

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Smokin Don

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: muebe on September 06, 2015, 12:59:15 AM

That looks great!

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: Ka Honu on September 06, 2015, 02:53:17 AM

Helluva concept! Probably have to try that one next time I have a spare rack in the box.

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: Old Dave on September 06, 2015, 03:20:29 AM

Looks great...I'll have to try that one on my next cook.

Great idea Don.

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: teesquare on September 06, 2015, 08:58:48 AM

NICE!! I like it Don. Looks really tasty to me.


Helluva concept! Probably have to try that one next time I have a spare rack in the box.

Turtle - You live in "SPAM-LAND"..( OTHERWISE KNOWN AS HAWAII  ;D) isn't there a law that says every household must have 6 cans of Spam in the pantry? ;D :D 8)
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Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: ACW3 on September 06, 2015, 09:14:23 AM

Beef burnt ends, pork burnt ends, Spam burnt ends!!  What's not to like!!  I may have to give this one a try, too.

Art

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: tlg4942 on September 06, 2015, 09:41:57 AM

Great idea, those would go over well at a party.

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: hikerman on September 06, 2015, 10:06:10 AM

 Tasty idea Don! Plate this hungry friend.....please! But put some butter on my bread!  ;) :D

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: sliding_billy on September 06, 2015, 10:12:06 AM

Looks outstanding!

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: TwoPockets on September 06, 2015, 10:55:36 AM

That looks good. I'd eat that. 

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: drholly on September 06, 2015, 11:02:27 AM

What a great idea. They look fantastic!

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: smokeasaurus on September 06, 2015, 11:42:02 AM

Spam-tastic  8) 8)

Title: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: Pappymn on September 06, 2015, 03:25:50 PM

That does look awesome

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: TentHunteR on September 06, 2015, 08:22:47 PM

Now THAT is some genius thinking right there, Don!  It's a nice twist on both burnt ends and smoked Spam (which I happen to love). I will be doing that soon, maybe even tomorrow!

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: sparky on September 06, 2015, 11:41:27 PM

Wow, that looks really good SD.

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: IR2dum on September 07, 2015, 03:05:18 AM

SD, those spam burnt ends look delicious. You modify food like Tommy modifies grills.

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: KyNola on September 07, 2015, 10:08:28 AM

That is freaking GENIUS!  I am SO making these! ;D

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: HighOnSmoke on September 07, 2015, 03:13:14 PM

Another bookmark Don! Looks tasty and a must try!

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: Hub on September 08, 2015, 10:54:07 AM

WOW  8)

This one gets the coveted "No Flies" award today.

Hub

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: Smokin Don on September 08, 2015, 12:39:51 PM

Thanks all for the kind words! I grinned at anyone who said genius!  ::) I haven't been called that often!

I was particular proud of Turtles comment, none of his witty sarcasm!

By the way I think these are great cold right out of the fridge. Give it a try.

Smokin Don

Title: Re: Spam Burnt Ends over Grits
Post by: Ka Honu on September 08, 2015, 10:50:05 PM

Quote from: Smokin Don on September 08, 2015, 12:39:51 PM

I was particular proud of Turtles comment, none of his witty sarcasm!

It must have been before I had my coffee. I'll try to do better next time.