this community is freaking hilarious. just when you think you have seen it all on the internet, something that you would never have thought of in a million years comes out of left field and shows you that you indeed have just scratch the surface of all things internet
@@williamgray9692 I can’t even imagine a more wholesome community. Niche internet communities can be kinda toxic. It’s refreshing that this one doesn’t seem to be.
As a Filipino-American, I was raised on King Oscar sardines mixed with rice & soy sauce. We’d also pour the olive oil over the rice. YUM! Or my grandma would scramble sardines with some eggs. Great memories 🤪
@@youraftermyrobotbee Apparently the algorithm loves him rn? I don't even like fish but I am very picky and this dude popped up in my recommended. Doesn't disappoint.
@@gooley9849i kinda like fish, mainly sushi and sashimi but after seeing this mans love for sardines i think im about to delve into these little delights 😂
I remember the first time i tried sardines, I was in Woolworths (popular store in Australia) when I stumbled upon the canned fish section, I got curious, and bought a 90¢ can of dines in tomato sauce, it was in my room for a while after that cause I was scared to eat them, but one night, I got bored and decided to eat them, but before I did, I looked up 'how to eat sardines ' (as most beginners do), and stumbled upon this glorious channel, which guided me through my first can. To be honest, I didn't really enjoy them, but, I was willing to have them again. I've had many more since that day, and my relationship with sardines has grown stronger. Nowadays it's kinda hard to get through a day without them. Thanks for introducing me to this delightful treat, Matt!
My bf got me into the dines game (I always refused trying) by putting them on bread with avocado wich got me hooked. Then I found this channel and binge-watched your videos and now I'm trying my first whole sardine, needles to say it was a good experience both for me and my bf.
Toast white bread, thinly chopped tomato, salt pepper, balsamic vinegar, dean's of your choice, lightly toast dean's with a gass touch/ oven / bbq/..... microwave 😢?! Next level. Your welcome
I’m almost there with the deenz. I’m all about the kippers, growing up in a Jewish household it reminds me of the whitefish we put on our bagels. One day soon I will be brave enough!! Thanks for all you do I friggen love this channel
I love that there is now a video for the skinless and boneless sardine tier list cause honestly that's where I started too. Gotta dip your toes in before you jump in head first! Another great episode of the Canned Fish Files!
King Oscar Mediterranean style mackerel are the best canned fish for a first timer. They're not fishy, just like tuna except better and more tender. Plus, you get free olives!
The reason most of the skinless and boneless sardines come from Morocco is because there’s a species of sardines that are native to the coast of Morocco that are born without skin or bones, they also can themselves after reproducing.
I admit trying the skinless boneless sardines first when I gave sardines a respectfull second try, but after that I just gotta have the skin and bones now.
you got me thinking about king oscar and in a way it's the best deenz on the market. not because it tastes the best, i'm sure there are plenty of more expensive, harder to find deenz that blow it away. but because king oscar is always there on the shelf at every place that sells deenz, it's a solid choice, the price won't scare away anyone new, it's like that old friend who may not be the best friend ever but he's always been there for you, you know?
KO is certainly NOT on the shelf at every place that sells deenz here in good old Los Angeles, CA! Here, in grocery stores I can find Kroger, Season and Wild Planet. If I go to the "99" cent store, (where everything cost $1.25 now) I can find and Polar and Beach Cliff. If I go to the liquor store (to get that 40oz to wash dem' deenz down) its going to be Beach Cliff. The only place I always find KO is at CVS and they will also have Bumble Bee.
Years ago while driving in the States I did discover Moroccan sardines. Quite fascinating experience to eat sardines without skin or bones. However all Sardines should be packed in Olive oil. I've even had them in rapeseed oil but it makes me feel like I have to polish some furniture afterwards
@@derfroschprinzausbayern Ah the seed oil meme based on not being able to read past the first sentence. Seeds nuts and nut and seed oils are healthy in moderation, they can either reduce or increase inflammation depending on your total Omega 3-6-9 intake ratio. Any omega imbalance can cause inflammation, including a lack of omega 3.
@@derfroschprinzausbayern Oh no, fats are biodegradable lubricants? I am so scared I am literally shaking. Orange zest in your food omg, dont you know orange oil is an industrial solvent and pesticide?? animal fat??? you mean lamp oil? almost everything you eat is or was in some way used as an industrial product, do you have a point? Do you just not care about what things you eat actually are, are you just guided purely by association and Russian flerf botnets? lol
I like the Brunswick boneless & butterflied sardine fillets. But on the box it says it's actually herring. So not really fair to compare to pilchards. Great vid! ✌️
Yeah, the Seasons skinless/boneless are always on the shelf here in this house. Very easy way to get into tinned fish. The foil tops are nice, too. A little easier to deal with, in my opinion. Seasons makes a very good, very inoffensive product that anyone can enjoy.
I have gone from trying 1 tin of deenz because of your don't be a wimp video. But three in one day is my new pb for me because watching you and chomping is so fun. I need help Matt, come save me 😱
Thanks for the skinless/boneless battle royal. I would probably never have multiple cans going at once and it was interesting to see that there is a difference even though they were all pretty much Moroccan processed. I prefer all proteins with more than the lean. Enjoy bones, skin, cartilage, fat, etc. to me that’s where the texture and added flavor comes in. thanks again….
This guy looks straight out of super bad or smtn. He has a canned fish yt channel. But his vibe? Immaculate. This man is so damn confident, I’d buy fish from him!
I’ve eaten the seasons for a bit and they are superior. I’ve tried many others and your reviews are always legit. I hope you find your way bro. Much love.
Hi Matthew, thanks for the review. I don’t like skinless and boneless sardines much, as their flavor profile is lost due to extra processing (just like beer in a glass bottle is better than beer in a can). My favourites are in sunflower oil with lemon or /refrigerated/ in tomato sauce (these are super refreshing). Perhaps you should be doing a review of these too as a follow up?😎
Sometimes beer is better from a can, the light can't mess with it. I've had some beers (usually in green bottles) that smelled and tasted like a skunk's asshole, but you try the same beer from a can and it's fine.
Beer in a glass bottle being better is placebo effect, or you've just enjoyed the beers you've happened to have in a bottle more than the ones you've had in a can. Also maybe you like the experience of just having a heavier thing in your hand, there's more pomp and circumstance to a glass bottle than a can. You can weaponize a glass bottle in a pinch. A glass bottle is a nice thing, for sure. They're also heavy as all hell and tend to be more costly, though, and UV rays can damage the product within, which is why ISB bottles tend to be dark brown, like some chemicals bottles are, to prevent this. I don't think the green bottles do the job as well, and clear ones are just a dumb idea.
@@YevhenRawrs It’s not placebo. I’ve worked at one of the bigger breweries in our country as a part time worker(student). Preservation methods (pasteurization etc) are different for cans, glass bottles and kegs. Cans need more preservation hence the taste is worse.
'Seasons' goes on sale at Costco like 3x per year. They seem ok to me. I need to add some salt, and sometimes add some mayo to help it smear on a sandwich bun. I think I've added some raw, sweet onion and that's good too.
Thank you, after watching your videos I finally got the courage to break out that can of sardines I’ve had in my pantry for too long. Was very close to tuna, surprisingly pretty decent. I see more sardines in my future.
Great review, you do Yeoman's work in bringing the canned goodness of sardines and other fishy edibles to the world's attention. Seasons skinless and boneless is my go to for a good sardine experience.Just so that you know seasons has 2 cans with different weights that make all the difference in size and texture of their delightful sardines. Thanks Matt
Nice one. These would be the "recipe fish" rather than the eating out of the can fish for me. Salad Niçoise, comes to mind or some sort of fish and pasta dish. Soybean not going to kill you when it's just a "glossy finish" on the fish, would not drink it maybe as you would with EVOO. Glad you did this one, no excuses now from the squeamish to try a nice cheap protein alternative. Would make nice "tuna fish" sandwiched too, mashed up in a good mayo, possibly homemade. Yum!! :D
I must confess I buy sardines for our dogs, I do like them, especially with tomato pure, my all White Japanese Akita looks a million Dollars, EnglishMan in Scotland.
Have you ever tried using a can opener on the ones which have soft fish? It helps you get them out in one piece if there’s no lip. On a different note, have you seen my impersonation of a tin opener? It’s uncanny!
Nice review. I like to be liking sprats or brislings much more than pilchards. The boneless skinless varieties while okay, don't do anything for me and I don't buy them. I want all the skin and bones to get all the health benefits and textures that I enjoy. I eat 5 cans a week rotating KO, Brunswick, and Polar which are all relatively inexpensive and good quality. Good enough right out of the can with a side of whole pickled jalapenos. On another note, I reckon those boneless skinless you tried in this video would have been heaps better with that Espinaler sauce! Mahalo Matthew!
As a kid i used to eat sardines in mustard sauce. I nevwr knew theybwere supposed to be esten whole. But now that i know aboit boneless skinless ill be trying some soon.
I really struggle to understand what my life has become these days. But I know that I've hated fishy smelling food forever and I've never tried sardines because of it. Dudeman has me watching sardine videos now and I ate an entire can of sardines yesterday for lunch, on crackers with mustard. Still a little fishy for me but hell yeah I'm gonna keep eating them!
I just got down with the deens this week myself. Dude had me running out to buy a couple cans all a sudden. Great content? Or do I just like food in tin packages.. probably both
For the record, their kippers are all right, and the smoked oysters aren't terrible either. I think the sprats are alright too. I think pilchards are out of their wheelhouse, and they just got it wrong with these.
The RU-vid algorithm amazes me all the time I've never in my life eating a sardine but yet I find myself watching his videos...lol I think I want to try some sardines now #TruStory
