Episode 39: The Pig on Trial & the History of Spam
This week on True Crime Culinary, we're diving into the surprisingly wild history of one of the world's most recognizable canned foods. It all starts with a bizarre medieval French trial where a pig is put on trial for attacking a child—and ends with the story of how Spam became a global icon.
Learn how George and Jay Hormel turned unwanted pork shoulder into Spam, why the can lasts for years without refrigeration, and how World War II transformed it from a practical military ration into a beloved food around the world.
We'll explore why Spam became a holiday gift in South Korea after the…
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