How are you celebrating SPAM Musubi Day?

While that sizzle, pork, mmm can be delicious no matter how you slice it, SPAM Musubi Day wraps up that iconic food in the perfectly packaged bite. Whether enjoyed by a Hawaiian beach or a little closer to home, this Japanese inspired dish deserves to be featured on the plate.

Hormel Foods has made SPAM for decades. While the canned meat might have been shipped to soldiers during the war, the food has earned its rightful spot in pop culture and even culinary innovation.

Even though some people might need to become accustomed to that jiggle out of the can, the flavor can be transformed into a multitude of dishes. Over the years, celebrity chefs have showcased the pantry staple in elevated ways. Disney has featured it at Epcot Food and Wine. From hash to skillets to wherever the culinary creativity takes people, that “mmm” moment is waiting to be enjoyed.

On SPAM Musubi Day, it is time to wrap up that canned meat in a tasty handheld bite. For those unfamiliar, musubi refers to version of a Japanese rich snack. Basically, the SPAM is stacked with rice, and sometimes a vegetable, then it is wrapped in nori (seaweed).

The bite is a celebration of flavor and texture. More importantly, it is quite filling. For anyone looking to get an authentic taste of Hawaii and to better understand SPAM’s appeal, musubi is a great option.

Over the years, there have been food festivals celebrating the dish. Recipe creators have come up with unique spins on the classic food. Basically, it can be almost what everyone a person wants it to be, within the usual parameters.

While it is easy enough to make this dish at home, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is celebrating the food holiday. Via the brand’s mobile app, guests can redeem a free SPAM Musubi on August 8.

There are 230 L&L Hawaiian Barbecue locations across the US and Japan. On average, the restaurant brand sells 6.2 SPAM Musubi annually.