On the latest episode of Rome’s Cozy Kitchen, we’re going back, way back to the 30s, when a glorious tinned meat was created, Spam. Chef Romel Bruno creates his own version using pork, spices, and curing salt to make a homemade cured meat that’s the hero of his signature Spam, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/33wsfBkLooking for something specific? VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00:00 Intro00:02:12 The Grind00:06:31 The Big Reveal00:10:07 Rome's Riff00:11:54 Build Your SandoPREP TIME: 12 hoursCOOK TIME: 2 hours 30 minutesMAKES: 4 mini loavesINGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons granulated sugar2 tablespoons Morton Tender Quick1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt1 teaspoon granulated garlic1/2 cup ice-cold water1 1/2 pounds pork belly, very cold, cut into 1-inch cubes1 pound deli-style ham (like honey or hickory), very cold, cut into 1-inch cubes1 1/2 pounds ground porkSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.#spam