Spam Fritters
Description
You can make these classic British fritters at home. They are easy to make and taste great.
Ingredients
12 oz. can Spam
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. COLD beer
1 t. baking powder
1/4 t. white pepper
1/4 t. salt
3-4 c. oil, for deep frying
4 cheese slices, cut to the size of a fritter (Cheddar or Swiss are great)
Dijon Mustard, as needed
ketchup, for serving if desired
Directions
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Remove Spam from can, making sure that it comes out whole. Place on cutting board; slice into 8 equal sized pieces, cutting into halves first, then cutting each half into halves, and lastly cutting each of those into halves until there are 8 slices.
Lay each piece flat; very lightly spread each with Dijon mustard so that cheese will stick; lay each cheese slice on top; firmly press down so it sticks to the Spam.
In a bowl, combine flour with baking powder, white pepper and salt; making sure cheese stays intact, carefully but thoroughly coat each fritter in flour.
Pour 3 - 4 c. oil in a deep pan; heat to 356 degrees.
Once all fritters are coated in flour, pour in the COLD beer; use a whisk to stir, but don't over beat or the bubbles with burst. Some small lumps are fine. If it's too thin, just mix in a few pinches more flour. You want the batter as airy and cold as possible, so don't beat it too much.
Use a fork to lower the fritters into the batter; allow them to fully coat; carefully transfer into the hot oil. Work in batches of 3-4. Work fairly quickly because you want the batter to be as cold and bubbly as possible.
Once fritters are in the oil, the temperature will drop, so try and keep it at a steady 356 degrees, so increase heat as needed. Allow them to fry for several minutes; flip; continue cooking until golden.
Remove 1 by 1; place on a wire rack with paper towels UNDERNEATH, not on top of the rack. Don't place them straight on paper towels or they'll get soggy. Repeat.
Serve with ketchup, if desired.
8 servings.