Quick & Tangy Barbecue Tuna (or Spam) Sandwiches
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A quick and tangy recipe for a hot barbecue sandwich filling featuring a simple stovetop sauce.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 10 mins | None | 4-6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Stovetop
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Vinegar | none |
| 1/2 cup | Tomato Puree | none |
| 1 tablespoon | Soy Sauce | none |
| 1/4 cup | Margarine | none |
| 3 tablespoons | Onion | minced |
| 2 tablespoons | Brown Sugar | none |
| 2 (7 ounce) cans | Tuna | drained |
| 1 can | Spam | diced, optional alternative to tuna |
| As needed | Hamburger Buns | for serving |
Instructions
Step 1: Simmer the Sauce
- In a saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup tomato puree, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/4 cup margarine, 3 tablespoons minced onion, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
Step 2: Melt and Combine
- Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the 2 tablespoons brown sugar is dissolved and the 1/4 cup margarine is melted until smooth and fragrant.
Step 3: Add Protein and Serve
- Stir in the 2 (7 ounce) cans tuna (or 1 can spam) and heat through for several minutes until bubbling hot.
- Serve warm spooned generously onto hamburger buns.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Leftover barbecue filling can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
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