Grilled Spam Tacos with Spicy Salsa

Crispy grilled Spam in taco shells with a fresh tomato, jalapeño and coriander salsa. A cheap, cheerful and fast weeknight BBQ dinner.

  • EquipmentKettle / Other BBQS
  • MethodDirect
  • HeatHigh

Ingredients

  • Spam
  • Taco shells
  • Tomatoes
  • Red onion
  • Jalapeños
  • Coriander
  • Lime juice
  • Salt/rub
  • Black pepper
  • Optional Side: Mexican street corn

Method

  1. Fire Up the BBQ: Start by preheating your barbecue with Heat Beads Blue Bag, using the Chimney and Booster to get it blazing hot, perfect for quick weeknight grilling.

  2. Make the Salsa: In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, jalapeños, coriander, lime juice, BBQ rub, and black pepper. Set the spicy salsa aside.

  3. Grill the Spam: Slice the Spam into strips. Slather them with gochujang, soy, and red pepper flakes for a Korean twist. Place the Spam strips on the hot grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and slightly charred.

  4. Warm the Taco Shells: Warm each taco shell on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.

  5. Assemble the Tacos: Load the warm taco shells with grilled Spam strips and top them with spicy salsa.

  6. Serve: Serve immediately, with Mexican street corn on the side if you like.

  7. Tip: Add a dollop of sour cream or guacamole for extra flavor!

Best fuel for a quick grill

Our Pitmaster’s Pick, plus two great alternatives.

Best pick

Hardwood Lump Charcoal (Grey bag)

Burns the hottest of all our fuels and ashes over the fastest (approx. 15–20 mins) – perfect for searing.View product

Easy-Lite® BBQ Briquettes (Yellow bag)

No firelighters needed – just light with a match. Ideal for a quick weeknight BBQ or camping. Use the full bag.View product

Classic BBQ Briquettes (Red bag)

High, steady heat with little ash – a great reliable all-rounder.View product

Based on Heat Beads® testing. Burn times vary with fuel, BBQ and weather.

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