
Difficulty: Beginner
Pork
Mojo SPAM Street Tacos on the Griddle

Stevie
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Beginner
Crispy, caramelized mojo-glazed SPAM is piled into warm tortillas and topped with fresh, crunchy toppings for a bold bite right off the griddle.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your recteq SmokeStone to 375ºF–400°F.
- Step 2: Toss the diced SPAM with the olive oil, Ben's Heffer Dust, and ¼ cup of the mojo marinade. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Step 3: Spread the SPAM across the hot griddle in a single layer. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges are crispy and deeply caramelized.
- Step 4: Pour the remaining mojo sauce over the SPAM and cook another 1–2 minutes until the sauce reduces and lightly glazes the meat.
- Step 5: Warm the tortillas directly on the SmokeStone for about 30 seconds per side.
- Step 6: Build each taco with: Crispy Mojo SPAM, Shredded cabbage, Cotija cheese, Pickled red onions, Avocado, Cilantro, Jalapeños (optional), and a Drizzle of cilantro lime crema. Finish with a generous squeeze of fresh lime.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
- 1 Can SPAM Classic, diced 1/4 inch
- 1/2 cup(s) Mojo Marinade, divided
- 1 tablespoon(s) Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon(s) Ben's Heffer Dust
- 8 Corn Tortillas, warmed
- 1/2 cup(s) Cotija Cheese, crumbled
- 2 cup(s) Red Cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1/2 cup(s) Pickled Red Onion
- 1/4 cup(s) Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 2 Fresh Limes, cut into wedges
- 1 Jalapeños, thinly sliced (optional)
Cilantro Lime Crema
- 1/2 cup(s) Sour Cream
- 2 tablespoon(s) Mayo
- 1 tablespoon(s) Lime Juice
- 2 tablespoon(s) Chopped Cilantro
- 1 Clove Garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) Salt
Tools Needed
- Step 1: Preheat your recteq SmokeStone to 375ºF–400°F.
- Step 2: Toss the diced SPAM with the olive oil, Ben's Heffer Dust, and ¼ cup of the mojo marinade. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Step 3: Spread the SPAM across the hot griddle in a single layer. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges are crispy and deeply caramelized.
- Step 4: Pour the remaining mojo sauce over the SPAM and cook another 1–2 minutes until the sauce reduces and lightly glazes the meat.
- Step 5: Warm the tortillas directly on the SmokeStone for about 30 seconds per side.
- Step 6: Build each taco with: Crispy Mojo SPAM, Shredded cabbage, Cotija cheese, Pickled red onions, Avocado, Cilantro, Jalapeños (optional), and a Drizzle of cilantro lime crema. Finish with a generous squeeze of fresh lime.
Chef Pairings
Serve these Mojo SPAM Tacos with black beans, cilantro lime rice, and an ice-cold Mexican lager or citrusy margarita for a complete meal.