Now, I am not one to shy away from a lot of foods, but this is one that would be getting a hard pass from and I am sure from you too.
Of course, we all have heard of Spam and for a while there, it was super popular.
If you remember, back in 2008, the nation saw similar economic issues, and that put Spam back on the map so to speak. The rising costs of food and gas had people reaching for the blue can of mystery meat to feed their families.
However, as the economic situation got better, Spam was again placed back on the shelves for genuine meat products.
Sadly, our nation has been plunged into another recession which is pushing people back into gelatinous, canned meat, and now the company is offering up a new flavor for the holidays.
Well, it’s called “SPAM Figgy Pudding.”
And what does it taste like?
The company has this to say about their festive new flavor: It Has notes of cinnamon and nutmeg combined with fig and orange flavors, and you’ll taste true holiday comfort that will have you caroling all season long.
Oh boy…
The New York Post reported:
They really took the line “Now, bring us some figgy pudding,” seriously.
The makers of Spam have introduced Figgy Pudding — a festive twist on the product’s original recipe — right in time for the holidays.
But the “limited-time purchase” is apparently so popular, it has already sold out on Amazon, Walmart, and the company’s website, according to NPR.
The spin on the sweet treat adds “notes of cinnamon and nutmeg combined with fig and orange flavors,” to Spam’s famed, eternally shelf-stable mix of pork and other ingredients.
Hormel, makers of Spam, has recipes online for holiday skewers, a charcuterie board, and even pancakes containing the figgy pudding.
They even created an animated video entitled “We Wish You a Figgy Christmas,” whose lyrics include “and a Spam-tastic New Year.”
So, tell me, will you be hunting around to buy some FIGGY SPAM this Christmas season?
