Gordon Ramsay took to Twitter today to share a recipe that had some of his 7.6 million followers gagging and reaching for the virtual sick bucket. The canned meat product Spam has been controversial over the years after developing a reputation as an over-processed snack, devoid of nutrition.
It was once popular as a meal for military soldiers on the move during World War II, but claims have since been made that it contains twice the daily recommended amount of fat, and that preservatives in it like sodium nitrate are dangerous for health. However, today Gordon cheerfully quizzed his Twitter fans: “Spam Sandwich anyone? Here’s my take on the Hawaiian classic.”
He included a link to a video on his YouTube account, which saw him smearing teriyaki glaze onto a plate before adding thick slices of spam on the top. Despite admitting that he’s had issues with pineapple in the past, he added that to the mix too, along with chilli, as he prepared to get grilling on location on Hawaii’s Big Island.
“Pineapple and spam – I can’t wait!” he declared – but fans over on Twitter struggled to share his enthusiasm. They were reeling with astonishment after he quipped: “Who’d have thought that spam could be so glamorous?”
“I wish this post had of gone into my ‘Spam’ folder Gordon (sic),” one fan quipped. “Hate spam, [I’d] sooner eat my own toe nails,” another groaned.
