The Next Must-Try Tinned Fish! | Canned Fish Files Ep. 85

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    What a freakin' pleasure to wind up with these on the Fish Files desk.
    A delicacy? Sure. From Maine. Yeah. Smoked. Uh-huh.
    Words like Alderwood waft into the mix.
    My eyes glaze over at not only the mesmerizing words on the label, but the dang ol' price!
    On test:
    Gulf of Maine Conservas Smoked Eel
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Komentáře • 247

  • @SlowJabroni
    @SlowJabroni Před 2 lety +31

    Matthew Carlson is a singular experience

  • @sajway1
    @sajway1 Před rokem +131

    I’m not sure how my life brought me here but I’ve now been watching you eat canned fish for about 2 hours. About to go to the store and buy an assortment of cans for the first time

  • @tortillawrap6955
    @tortillawrap6955 Před 2 lety +12

    Thank you, algorithm gods, for bringing me to the Peter Draws of canned fish

    • @CannedFishFiles
      @CannedFishFiles  Před 2 lety +3

      I checked this guy out, I think I see the appeal. Reminds me of the Sleep with Me podcast I used to listen to.

  • @geneard639
    @geneard639 Před rokem +15

    A lot of folk don't know that the American Eel was almost fished to extinction in the late 1800s. On the east coast there were multiple Eel canneries and it was a major export item to Europe. American Eel is still fished, but its not a major business now. Most of the catch is exported to Japan.

  • @soultear360
    @soultear360 Před 2 lety +113

    I love this guy. Totally stumbled across this channel by pure chance. I can say I'm not disappointed. You're an absolute riot.

    • @toskybeaston
      @toskybeaston Před rokem +6

      me too, wasnt sure about sardines… watched this guy and now im just hooked, such a character this guy is

    • @toskybeaston
      @toskybeaston Před rokem +1

      me too, wasnt sure about sardines… watched this guy and now im just hooked, such a character this guy is

    • @dont-want-no-wrench
      @dont-want-no-wrench Před rokem +4

      same here, and even prompted me to buy a few cans. will get back to you if i ever open them up

    • @dougm7111
      @dougm7111 Před 6 měsíci +2

      ​@@dont-want-no-wrenchstart w smoked herring and work your way up

    • @AI3Dorinte
      @AI3Dorinte Před 5 měsíci +1

      same here man, i can't stop watching his videos!!!

  • @Beaver-be8vk
    @Beaver-be8vk Před 2 lety +20

    “A good tasting taste” 😆 I love it.

    • @TedInATL
      @TedInATL Před 2 lety

      Right, because it's so amateurish.

  • @brucebehner4142
    @brucebehner4142 Před 2 lety +52

    I complain about overpriced fish in a can, Im that guy. But we all want to know what it tastes like even if we dont ever buy it and we all want you to be the guy who gives us the secondhand experience. You explained it well, another great one!

  • @andremorren8547
    @andremorren8547 Před 2 lety +14

    ahh, another relaxing Saturday evening. The wife went to bed and I go downstairs to the kitchen to make a midnight snack.. some eggs and a tin of king oscars; I throw on the tube and my boy Matt brings it to the next level. Great review. Keep on fishing into the depths of the sea my man, thanks for always keeping us informed of whats out there.

  • @robertleslie2467
    @robertleslie2467 Před 2 lety +52

    Smoked canned eel filets in olive oil. I can dig it but it sounds dangerous. That little tin is $40 bucks for a reason. Raising xenomorph's in a black ops government lab using top men is very expensive. Now that you've consumed and absorbed its DNA, gestation has begun and the waiting begins. I'm looking forward to the next video of the alien chest burst caught on camera. You'll be rolling in CZcams cash from all of the millions of views and new subscribers. All my best to you!

  • @louieblue5712
    @louieblue5712 Před 2 lety +14

    I loved the note for the Dine-gram. short and sweet, to the point. no sardine simps to be seen.

  • @billyannecrews6651
    @billyannecrews6651 Před 2 lety +9

    I would be wrapping that in a nori wrap with some avocado 😍 yum

  • @SlumberBear2k
    @SlumberBear2k Před 2 lety +5

    this is a great channel.

  • @kalanix51
    @kalanix51 Před 2 lety +5

    “Good tasting taste” is officially my new line.

  • @jacksonblack2776
    @jacksonblack2776 Před 2 lety +4

    We need custom Matt chopsticks that say “What are we even doing here?”

  • @Hartlor_Tayley
    @Hartlor_Tayley Před 2 lety +25

    I loved it. The whole thing was flawless. I thought smearing the eel with cheese was going to be impossible but you pulled it off.

  • @PHN-2024
    @PHN-2024 Před 2 lety +5

    Aren’t Eels just Snakes that live in the Water? This is a gateway video to start having Matthew eat Canned Meats of all Animals on CZcams. Canned Sardines were so 2020, Please provide an Address so we Can (Pun Intended) send you Exotic Canned Meats to Eat and Enjoy on Camera.

  • @prishaunmanikum9011
    @prishaunmanikum9011 Před 2 lety +3

    The snake segues were hilarious 😂

  • @bradleyr34
    @bradleyr34 Před 2 lety +19

    I’ll never be able to experience this type of eel at $40, but I was fortunate enough to eat smoked eel with Northern California Native Americans years ago . It was really good. They caught them, cleaned them, hung them on racks over a fire. As kids, we occasionally caught lamprey eels in a slough near home, but that was before I knew you could eat them. We just threw them back into the water. Good review Matt.

  • @deenzmartin6695
    @deenzmartin6695 Před 2 lety +4

    luxurious tinned seafood tickles my fancy.

  • @johnnymorocco666
    @johnnymorocco666 Před 2 lety +4

    The cream cheese chaser - pro move!

  • @matt123411
    @matt123411 Před rokem +4

    I love canned fish and your channel is the best resource for finding new brands to try.

  • @donphilp7511
    @donphilp7511 Před 2 lety +7

    You said it, a singular experience, I would not be able to eat them in my truck for lunch, Without telling myself I'm crazy. Probably unique and tasty but who the hell am I gonna tell, I'm sitting in the truck by myself.

  • @AverageCitizen333
    @AverageCitizen333 Před 2 lety +12

    to give you an update since the last video i commented on, a buddy and i at work have canned fish thursdays now where on lunch we try a new type or brand of canned fish. its been wonderful

    • @CannedFishFiles
      @CannedFishFiles  Před 2 lety +4

      hey, you're changing hearts and minds!

    • @roastbeefsandwich6769
      @roastbeefsandwich6769 Před 2 lety

      @@CannedFishFiles Swatch w/Deenz?🐟🐠🐡🐟🐠🐡🐟🐠🐡🐟🐠🐡🐟🐠🐡🐠🐟🐠 Did I miss you eating escargot ❓🌐❓🌐❓🌐☹️ yep believe it or not they sell it at Walmart look on the very top shelf, 🖤 black can.

  • @Silvereagledude
    @Silvereagledude Před 2 měsíci +1

    Seems like some steamed white rice would have been a good pairing

  • @jmac3327
    @jmac3327 Před 2 lety +2

    Snakes are our friends.

  • @elianmusic7452
    @elianmusic7452 Před rokem +2

    This channel goes crazy wild hard mode, its goated for kids! wicked goat

  • @TradeBrigade
    @TradeBrigade Před 2 lety +3

    Look at that eel graphic.... next level!

  • @klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563

    OMG. The 12 Angry Men reference was pure platinum.

  • @TheSWhite86
    @TheSWhite86 Před 2 lety +4

    I don't even know how I got here but I've been watching your fish videos for about an hour now. Not only am I going to go out any buy my first can of sardines (sorry, not in the $40/can eel range yet), but I've subscribed to this channel because your personality is infectious. Charisma overload. Keep it up, great videos!

    • @CannedFishFiles
      @CannedFishFiles  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @LuckyGuu
      @LuckyGuu Před rokem

      @@CannedFishFiles I guess most people would agree that snakes are pure evil, but how do eels rate on the evil 📈📉 chart? They certainly aren't served on the elementary school cafeteria menu along with tater tots and factory Pizza 🍕 slices. Well maybe in Japan in their bento 🍱 boxes that they are obsessed with¿?🍱

  • @sheri1983
    @sheri1983 Před rokem +1

    I gotta say this is one of favorite channels on CZcams, glad I found it! One day you will reach 1 Mil subscribers brother.

  • @subparwelder
    @subparwelder Před 6 měsíci +1

    I think your final thoughts nailed it. Am I going to spend $40 on the regular to enjoy this eel? No. But as an event? maybe. Part of a tasting party? Sure.
    Was thinking of the vinaigrette you could make with that olive oil...

  • @areurdytoparty
    @areurdytoparty Před 2 lety +2

    What are we even doing here?
    6:30 ah yes the appearance of one of my favorite Canned Fish Files tunes

  • @surrealchemist
    @surrealchemist Před 5 měsíci

    Eels are difficult to farm since they don’t breed in captivity. They have to source the eel broods and then they are farm raised, so I could see how it’s not as cheap as other fish.

  • @nursultantulyakbaycats
    @nursultantulyakbaycats Před 2 lety +2

    You are after all the Chef Jaaaahn, from food wishes daaaht caahm

  • @glfrjack
    @glfrjack Před 2 lety +1

    The music in the background reminds me of Chef John. I don't remember him using canned fish (other than tuna or salmon) on any of his episodes, though.

  • @anotherbluenova6358
    @anotherbluenova6358 Před 27 dny

    That on a bagel with cream cheese sounds amazing

  • @gasfrommyanusi0i594
    @gasfrommyanusi0i594 Před 2 lety +3

    you're the first person I heard of that would rather get bit in the face by a snake than his hands lol

  • @MGSBESTProductions
    @MGSBESTProductions Před 2 lety +12

    I go to my local asian market and buy canned Japanese teriyaki eel. It’s so delicious! Only about $4-$5 a can in Colorado!

    • @TheSWhite86
      @TheSWhite86 Před 2 lety +1

      Colorado? We talking H-Mart? If so I'll keep an eye out

    • @deloreswilson1798
      @deloreswilson1798 Před 2 lety

      I love snakes..I'd love to handle one.Like a Python..🤗

  • @theREALdingusMD
    @theREALdingusMD Před 2 lety +1

    Conquer your fears and establish dominance simultaneously, crack open a can of snake for a special edition of experiencing what even are we doing here.

  • @JohnMartin-ys1kn
    @JohnMartin-ys1kn Před rokem +2

    Newly subscribed about a month ago. This channel's content is fascinating and watchable. Amazing. Thanks MC.

  • @mountainclawoutdoors
    @mountainclawoutdoors Před 2 lety +2

    Whoa, thats definitely something

  • @greymilk
    @greymilk Před 2 lety +4

    That looks so good. Gotta get my own when I'm not broke

  • @britinmadrid
    @britinmadrid Před 2 lety +6

    What Matt ought to have said in honour of this review overshadowing the Oscars was, "I want to thank bananapantaloons for making this video possible! A big shout out to Dan for knocking up a fresh poster with more sea-based provender. Slow Jabroni, I see you up there in the nosebleed seats, man - you're not forgotten! And, of course, all the subs - you were with me all the way!" Then, naturally, he would have shed a tasteful tear or two. Unfortunately, Will Smith ...

    • @CannedFishFiles
      @CannedFishFiles  Před 2 lety +10

      To be frank, I would have caught Will coming in, from my southpaw stance, with a right hook that Jada would've had to tell him about later that evening.

    • @roastbeefsandwich6769
      @roastbeefsandwich6769 Před 2 lety

      @@CannedFishFiles 12 angry Men should have included William shatner speaking of William shatner is that a picture of William shatner on your wall framed? It blows my mind that William shatner is 90 years old!

    • @CannedFishFiles
      @CannedFishFiles  Před 2 lety

      @@roastbeefsandwich6769 It's Bill!

    • @deloreswilson1798
      @deloreswilson1798 Před 2 lety

      Will and Rock were as "phoney" as some of the fish out there in cans.Real fish matters.🤔

    • @deloreswilson1798
      @deloreswilson1798 Před 2 lety

      Canned lobsters not so expensive now,uh,Matt.🤔

  • @wpfd10
    @wpfd10 Před 2 lety +3

    Haha matt love the bob ross background music didnt anyone else catch that

  • @kevindoyle5856
    @kevindoyle5856 Před 2 lety +2

    Mmmm smoked eel? I have to try

  • @nandayane
    @nandayane Před rokem +1

    This is great content. I can curate which tins to bring on my next camping trip

  • @griefwells
    @griefwells Před 2 lety +1

    Chef John would be proud

  • @ssp_2015
    @ssp_2015 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm looking at you eat eels and i feel smart

  • @ataridc
    @ataridc Před 2 lety +8

    I'm ready to look at you eat it

  • @brainwashingdetergent4322

    That black and white footage you cut in really pulled that little story together!

  • @MAJORGAMER123
    @MAJORGAMER123 Před 2 lety +3

    Hell yeah more DEENZ
    Except these are EELZ!!

  • @skthechef8075
    @skthechef8075 Před 6 měsíci

    I love the fact you took a minute to encourage me to go down a random research path about eels.

  • @jnieto237
    @jnieto237 Před rokem +1

    Love you man. You’re the best. I hope you’re well.

  • @duncan584
    @duncan584 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks Matt. I'm gonna put this on my list.

  • @Aztecs911
    @Aztecs911 Před 8 měsíci

    Ok I need to find some canned eel to try. Love this guys video production with the little side vids inserted and comment. Good stuff.

  • @russellaustin4988
    @russellaustin4988 Před 10 měsíci +1

    They catch them in the wild also. You can get them in up state New York. And it's not in a can.

  • @ShenanHawkins
    @ShenanHawkins Před 2 lety +3

    You know when Khan tweezer'd those little bugs out of the folds of the mother bug? Whatever, that has nothing to do with anything. I'm going to go learn more about eels now, thanks.

  • @oxylepy2
    @oxylepy2 Před 6 měsíci

    Back in the day no one got eel reproduction because they didn't have reproductive organs, except sometimes they did. Took forever to figure out they reproduced in the ocean

  • @Silfverr
    @Silfverr Před rokem

    I love eel. We used to get them straight from a smoke house cabin close to us. Got the eels wrapped in newspaper and brought them home with us.

  • @Teabahgeue
    @Teabahgeue Před 2 lety +3

    Hwhipped Creamy Cheese.

  • @darrellflaherty214
    @darrellflaherty214 Před 2 lety +1

    This is freaken hilarious hahahaha nice vid.

  • @richinoable
    @richinoable Před rokem +1

    Sea bacon, it said.
    Hmmm. Bacon and greens to together...
    Eel and creamed spinach. Put it in a pie. Yummmmm

  • @kacethegreat4560
    @kacethegreat4560 Před 2 lety +1

    Another legendary vid my man!! My brother lives in Brooklyn when I visit I gotta swipe some deens off ya

  • @AverageCitizen333
    @AverageCitizen333 Před 2 lety +1

    ive never seen these, but ill be looking for them.

  • @tarawalker7193
    @tarawalker7193 Před 2 lety +1

    So glad your fans are the best! Thanks for this! I saw the can and thought, one day i'm coming back to this. Looks like it'd be great with a Korean bbq grill. I'd have NEVER guessed at cream cheese. Dope!

    • @CannedFishFiles
      @CannedFishFiles  Před 2 lety +1

      I think the cream cheese is a common helper with herring, so it's eel adjacent, I suppose.

  • @NancyAllensToiletSeat
    @NancyAllensToiletSeat Před 6 měsíci

    Philly Cream Cheese, deenz, thinly sliced onion, bread of choice. Lettuce and tomato optional. Real tasty sandwich.

  • @masterhun
    @masterhun Před 2 lety +2

    That's really ball-er!

  • @SpearChuckUngawa
    @SpearChuckUngawa Před 2 lety +3

    I mixed some cream cheese and Mexican cheese with smoked pork, stuff it into red jalapeno peppers and baked them in my Instant Pot thingy. I hab a slab of salmon, I think I'll smoke some before the honey comes home to a smelly kitchen. I liked the eel clip, it reminded me of the Outdoor Chef Life dude catching them in CA

    • @CannedFishFiles
      @CannedFishFiles  Před 2 lety +1

      I lost track of Outdoor Chef. I used to watch him and Fisherman's Life a lot. Fisherman's Life especially is my guy.

  • @Jesse-xq7jb
    @Jesse-xq7jb Před 2 lety +2

    Patching Eurorack and eating tins. Living the dream

  • @TeBiDoWil
    @TeBiDoWil Před 5 měsíci

    He’s too classy to ask, so don’t forget to hit that like button! I always forget…

  • @mRibbons
    @mRibbons Před 6 měsíci +1

    Been with this channel since at least July 2021. Had to check my Amazon purchase history to confirm. Anyway. This is probably my favorite episode...though 3, 6, , 16 and 42 make my top 5. Choice content this channel is.

  • @EskoTeroPetteri
    @EskoTeroPetteri Před měsícem

    "Good tasting taste" I love this channel :D

  • @dangerbuoy
    @dangerbuoy Před 4 měsíci

    That tangent about zoo snakes though.

  • @karl9288
    @karl9288 Před 5 měsíci

    I found this episode a bit on the spooky side for reasons unknown.

  • @gregory4154
    @gregory4154 Před 7 měsíci

    You.....just rock on!!!

  • @patricklarry6645
    @patricklarry6645 Před 2 lety +2

    eel bacon! Are you fa realz son?

  • @rfenton313
    @rfenton313 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant use of "12 Angry Men" footage!

  • @seantynan1
    @seantynan1 Před rokem +1

    I love the music on your channel...
    My local Japanese restaurant is offering smoked eel temaki, so I must try soon!

  • @Silvereagledude
    @Silvereagledude Před 2 lety +1

    Good stuff

  • @corrodesthefilm
    @corrodesthefilm Před 2 lety +2

    Maybe it's because I've been re-reading Achewood, but your video description read very Onstad-eque.

  • @davidholiday4494
    @davidholiday4494 Před rokem +2

    Nice to see you again. Smoked eels sounds interesting. Living in London I have tried and cooked eels but got tired of the glutinous texture/mouth feel while eating .I am not against them but it is very seldom that I really want eels. Smoked eel arouses my intrest but habe never seen them in a tin in England. However the tin you bought is far beyond my means Hope you enjoyed it, But you are out of your mind anyway - so I am sure you did!!!

  • @The_608_jk
    @The_608_jk Před 2 lety +1

    lol i love your channel.

  • @emptiester
    @emptiester Před 4 měsíci

    Nice watch.

  • @douglaswilliams6834
    @douglaswilliams6834 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for your service, but I think I'll take my $40 and have a ribeye and a loaded baked potato. Great channel, brother.

  • @ericlakota1847
    @ericlakota1847 Před rokem

    I'm totally going to look at the eal videos I love watching divers hang out with eals

  • @linandy1
    @linandy1 Před 5 měsíci

    Yay. I wanna try some

  • @willbean1573
    @willbean1573 Před 2 lety +2

    Looks yummy! Nice review 👍🏻

  • @TheFastfoodcritic
    @TheFastfoodcritic Před 5 měsíci

    eel "the bacon of the sea"

  • @jeanettegirosky7735
    @jeanettegirosky7735 Před 7 měsíci

    Dude you're a trip.

  • @buckfizzard291
    @buckfizzard291 Před rokem

    Wow really the Bob Ross music
    You don't need any

  • @deloreswilson1798
    @deloreswilson1798 Před 7 měsíci

    I love your music choices..🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @clayarchambault4334
    @clayarchambault4334 Před 3 měsíci

    Hey man. I’m a west coast commercial fisherman trying to “stay afloat” so to speak. I have been custom canning my albacore for 20 years now with a local micro cannery here on the Oregon Coast.
    I have recently been considering doing some smoked black cod too in the future. Anyways, I really get a kick out of your videos and would like to send you some of mine to try.

  • @nanvolentine9110
    @nanvolentine9110 Před 2 lety +3

    Too rich for my blood! It was nice to see you enjoying it, though. I'm with you about the snakes, creepy. Right up there with spiders, clowns and air dancers.

    • @DB-xo6xh
      @DB-xo6xh Před 2 lety

      Air dancers?

    • @nanvolentine9110
      @nanvolentine9110 Před 2 lety +1

      @@DB-xo6xh Those foul cloth things that wave around in front of car dealerships.

    • @tekrit3249
      @tekrit3249 Před rokem

      I thought those were called wacky wavy inflatable flailing armed tube men?

  • @juliusebola9712
    @juliusebola9712 Před 2 lety +4

    This would make an excellent gift for a Japanese business man

  • @mlynn2161
    @mlynn2161 Před 2 lety +5

    You're one fishy dude, Matthew! Great vid as always! 🐠

  • @AdolphisMalomar
    @AdolphisMalomar Před 5 měsíci

    My gf surprised me with a can of this from RTG, I am looking forward to trying it on some nice crusty toast with herbed cream cheese!

  • @jeil5676
    @jeil5676 Před 8 měsíci

    I just got through a can of $1 golden smoked sardines and they were bangin.

  • @Theloss52
    @Theloss52 Před 11 měsíci

    It's nice for you to be reviewing these crazy expensive canned foods that no body can afford.. I like your "working man" fish videos

  • @panicBoydotcom
    @panicBoydotcom Před 2 lety

    Well shit I found my new CZcams obsession.

  • @ch.575
    @ch.575 Před 2 lety +2

    Eels aren't snakes, Matthew.