Crown Prince vs Kroger canned smoked oysters!

[@SardineExpedition]

I hope you enjoy the comparison! What's your favorite canned oyster??😃

[@lars277]

I just bought a couple of tins the other day. I can not remember what kind they were. I just looked, Ocean Prince. I have been eating smoked oysters for decades, maybe only 6-10 tins a year. I usually have a tin in the pantry ready for some Franks Red Hot and my vigorous consumption. Oysters come in groups like, good one, bad ones. They are a fickle seafood as far as taste consistency. Even the oysters have health benefits with omegas, vit D, and iodine. You will probably live to be 100. Do you eat beef? I eat pork for flavoring only. Like bacon and sausage. I don't eat pork chops. I will eat ham at holidays, other I will be a strictly beef man. No Chicken whatsoever. I watched 'King Corn' doc. I have not eaten chicken since then, probably about 20 years now. I will eat chicken noodle soup, but no hot wings, just meat items. I augment my beet meat diet with sardines. I used to eat a lot of kippers. Eating kippers around Christmas is like part of the Lutheran religion where I am from. If you have no kippers on the day before Christmas, you are SOOL where I am from. It may be the only thing the whole store will be out of at Christmas. I think this comes from people eating lutefisk. Now, lutefisk is so hard to find and so nasty, people just substitute kippers for lutefisk.

[@leedoss6905]

I love smoked oysters. I've used them in clam chowder before. Just before serving. Also on pasta like spaghetti pesto and olive oil.

[@SardineExpedition]

That sounds really really good!!!!

[@michaelanderson3543]

Any of them that have a red chile in the can. But lately I've been smoking my own.

[@SardineExpedition]

@ smoking your own oysters? 😃😃

[@davidcopple8071]

Howdy from Texas. I love oysters. I was an oyster shucker for over three years working at a busy seafood restaurant at the oyster bar. I got to eat fresh oysters every day. Poor me, right ? 🤠 I've loved sardines and canned oysters forever and smoked oysters always have a spot in my pantry. The texture of the smoked oysters is a contrast between the pate like creaminess of the oysters body and the slight chew of its tender rubbery like foot. I absolutely love them on Original Ritz crackers. Just a tip from an oyster connoisseur and former professional Oyster Shucker. I've had oysters just about anyway you can have them. And when it comes to fresh raw oysters on the half shell. I've found nothing quite beats the simple preparation of just a squirt of lemon or lime juice and a small dab of hot or extra hot horse radish . That's it. I never could understand why people who claim, at least, to love eating oysters bothered even paying for and eating them considering just how many strong flavors they insisted on covering up the natural flavors of the oysters with. It always amazed me. And for God's sake people. Give your raw oysters at least a single chew before swallowing. Otherwise you are just wasting your money and missing their true flavor. But in the world of food. I definitely believe in, " to each their own."

[@SardineExpedition]

You’ve got me craving fresh oysters now! I haven’t had them in a while, but I love them. I agree, simple is better when they are fresh. 😁

[@ranger6447]

@@SardineExpedition Hard to beat fresh oysters, you've gotta try'em. Sqeeze some lemon juice on them and sprinkle with a little salt, or add horseradish, cocktail sauce, etc, there's a combination of other ways (not with pork rinds). You will love them. Again, another great video!👍 Ranger from Texas

[@mrhalfstep]

Now that you've started down THIS rabbit hole, allow me, a decades-long, canned oyster eater, to share some advice. Try Reese brand Smoked Oysters if you can find them. They are smoked with Cherry wood and packed in cottonseed oil. They come as Petite, Medium or Large sized oysters. The different sizes each have their own flavor and mouth feel. When I want to eat them ON something, I always use Toasted brand Savory Onion variety cracker, (A Keebler product at one time, but now the box says Kellogg's) which also happens to change the whole flavor profile of peanut butter and crackers, so try the cracker that way too. Stay away from the canned oysters that come in the tall round tins, such as Geisha brand

[@SardineExpedition]

Thanks for all the tips!! I have seen that Reese brand and wondered about those! Cherry wood sounds lovely! Do you have a preference on which size you like best??

[@mrhalfstep]

@@SardineExpedition The petite ones are about the size of a man's thumbnail so the organs are smaller and the bite is probably the firmest. The medium ones probably have the most equal range of soft to firm parts and the large would be like a small deviled egg, in that, the outside would be firm and there would be a squishier inside part like the yolk and mayo mixture. None of it is as soft as an actual deviled egg, but that is the best picture that I can paint for you. The large may be a bit bigger than the ones you ate, but not by much. I eat the petites when I'm going to just eat them alone, the mediums are usually, but not always, eaten on those crackers (gotta try 'em!) and the large ones get individually mashed up with some of the oil and spread on the cracker. That happens with the mediums too, sometimes. They would be my slight favorite. They used to have a size that they called Colossal, if I remember right and they were BIG and made a tasty mash up.

[@SardineExpedition]

@mrhalfstep thanks for all the info! I’ll have to pay attention to the sizes and try more varieties!! 😊

[@realityawayfromreality3494]

The tall round cans are best for cooking an oyster stew or a hang town fry. I agree that Reese makes a mighty fine cracker oyster though.

[@mrhalfstep]

@@realityawayfromreality3494 Whow! What's a "hang town fry"? I'm intrigued. Never heard of it.

[@Rigdawg]

Thank you for taking time for this review! Crown Prince is far superior for sure!

[@SardineExpedition]

@@Rigdawg You’re very welcome! The Prince was good!!! ☺️☺️

[@DummyAccount-gx4wc]

Sardine Expedition is a seriously under appreciated channel. 😂

[@jamescdean9010]

I've no idea how I stumbled into this channel, but I'm sure glad I did.

[@DummyAccount-gx4wc]

@As was I; the YT Rabbit Hole Fairies have been doing solid work helping lonely internet voyagers to navigate their way to this lovely, exotic island of thought and shared experience.

[@SardineExpedition]

I’m glad you did too! 😊

[@SardineExpedition]

You’re awesome! Thank you!☺️

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

@jamescdean...I hear ya...! a sardine video just popped up, and now this is the 3rd one I've watched...taste may be subjective, but we agree that this is good stuff...i'm partial to pickled herring, but oysters are the Caddilac of seafood (eat your heart out, Mr lobster!)...sardines, anchovies, you name it, it is all good...but, some market brands may be better...

[@kennethgren8549]

It's so refreshing to see a woman eating sardines and such, I thought they were just stuff us guys took out hunting or fishing too keep us alive, except the smoked oysters, I have to watch my stash of those so my girlfriend doesn't eat them all, I really love geisha brand cold smoked oysters, they have a texture that's more like fresh because they are smoked without the heat, maybe you'd like those even more!

[@SardineExpedition]

Thank you!! Well I hunt too, so maybe I’m just the only one wiling to make videos on these haha! Yes I’ve got a can of the Geisha to try, but they are a spicy flavor. Have you had that one??😃😃

[@kennethgren8549]

@SardineExpedition No, I've only tried the plain smoked and the cold smoked, I'll have to look for some of those, I love anything spicy, to the point of being painfully spicy, it helps my sinuses feel right lol

[@SardineExpedition]

@kennethgren8549 lol I’m curious about the cold smoke process! Sounds interesting! Seems most things are better with a little spice!

[@kennethgren8549]

@SardineExpedition I do cold smoking, it works great for things like cheese or even cured meats such as ham or bacon to just give it that extra kick of flavor, in Utah right now you could cold smoke anything, it's refrigerator temp outside, basically it's just you don't have a fire, you use pellets or sawdust of whatever wood you like, and it just slowly smolders while keeping the temp low enough to not put the food in the danger zone as far as temperature.

[@SardineExpedition]

@kennethgren8549 well I could definitely do that here as I’m in Alaska. It sounds good I’d like to try it.

[@vs4798]

Educational, not boring, and hillarious. Thank you. 🍕🌭🌮🍟

[@SardineExpedition]

Thanks so much!😁😁

[@monsantofungaro5704]

I think I just found my new favorite channel!👍

[@SardineExpedition]

You made my day! Thank you!! 😁😁😁😁

[@brianczuhai8909]

I think it's better than wine testers. Shroom people are good too.

[@mordechaijones4669]

Think I just found my favorite female.

[@B81Mack]

Me too!

[@erager73]

Y'all always bring a smile to my face. Thanks for the videos and please give Winston a pat on the head for me!

[@SardineExpedition]

@@erager73 aww thank you! That makes me happy to hear!!! ☺️☺️☺️ and I sure will!! Thank you!!

[@MrTwenty20video]

Sardine and oyster lover. Thank you for the review. 🎉

[@SardineExpedition]

@@MrTwenty20video You’re so welcome! Thank you for watching!!!😊😊☺️

[@zd4v1d]

Okay, now I have a serious craving for some tinned oysters. In the morning, I'm heading over to my nearest Harris Teeter (North Carolina) and pick up a few tins for lunch. My mother used to make a thanksgiving oyster dressing (stuffing, for all you northerners) - I may bring back that tradition. Thanks for the review/comparison!

[@SardineExpedition]

Oh my gosh I love oyster dressing so much!! Haven’t had that in ages!!!! I’m excited you’re going to grab some!!! Thanks for checking out the video! 😊😊😊

[@zd4v1d]

@@SardineExpedition I followed through on the oysters. I ended up getting "Reece's" brand. It was a nice lunch. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@SardineExpedition]

@zd4v1d woohooo!!! Glad it turned out!! I’ll have to check out that brand!! Thanks for letting me know!! 😊😊

[@bgibson135]

I grew up on the coast of North Carolina so I like both raw oysters and clams, and both fried also. I've eaten Smoked Oysters for years, normally gravitating to the cheapest can I can find. Currently, I'm buying the NIXE brand by Lidl that only cost $1.29 a can. Sometimes I'll eat them with French's yellow mustard. But I really like smoked oysters with hummus. I'll chop up some sweet onion, and sweet bell pepper, and also eat some olives. I'll rotate through the smoked oysters and the other items mentioned. -- A few years ago I opened a can of "Season" brand anchovies and they looked so beautiful, and tasted great too, so I bought some as Christmas presents for my family/friends. I like them on a pizza, but I'll also slip them into other things I am cooking on the stove. They disappear during the cooking process but add an extra flavor to the finished product, and it's not a fishy flavor.

[@SardineExpedition]

Ooooo I love raw osyters! Haven't had them in years! I've heard of that NIXE brand, but never had it. Several keep mentioning the onion, bell pepper combo so that's on my list to try as well. I have a can of the Season anchovies I believe. I''ll be trying them. Glad to hear they are good. Thanks so much for the comment!

[@butterpoweredbike6135]

Oysters - pierogis of the sea!

[@SardineExpedition]

Hahahaha love this comment so much!

[@robertfischer380]

I just watched all of these reviews of sardines and now smoked oysters. Thank you. I haven't had smoked oysters in years, I'll have to remedy that soon. I get the Polar smoked in the jar, rice, cooked with jalapeño and coconut oil, and those tiny polar sardines... mmmmmmm I'm sure glad your channel popped up on my utoob😂

[@SardineExpedition]

That makes my day!!! Go get you some oysters asap!! Let me know if you find another that is a winner! Thank you for watching! ☺️☺️

[@dubltap7216]

I love the smoked oysters. Been eating them for years! Thanks for the video. I love the Crown Prince brand but don't usually purchase them because of price.

[@SardineExpedition]

You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching! What’s your fav smoked oyster? I need to try moreeee😆😁😁

[@dubltap7216]

@SardineExpedition I usually get Bumble Bee or Chicken of the Sea but my local dollar store has them also with a hot pepper and onions included.

[@SardineExpedition]

@ onions??! I’ve yet to find one with onions in them!

[@dubltap7216]

@SardineExpedition yep, me also. It's kind of weird but it works!

[@SardineExpedition]

@ I imagine it would be good!

[@gregrichards1601]

First time I've seen one of your videos. Wasn't sure what I was expecting. Never thought to compare smoked oysters. Great idea. Now I'm eager to compare. I eat them. Like them, just never thought to compare them. Really enjoyed your thoughts. Simple, honest, straightforward test. No bias, no ?? just honest and genuine. Very refreshing. I'm in! What else you got?

[@SardineExpedition]

Thank so much, Greg! Glad you stumbled upon me!!! I got lots more coming!!😁😁

[@user-qs4uc2no3g]

Sunflower oil is an inflammatory oil.

[@0000philip1]

Do not eat anything with seed oil only olive oil

[@joedyeranch1]

Cool. The Sun Flower oil would be a deal breaker for me. EVOO or water are my go to's. Haven't tried Oysters in a long time. As of now Crown Prince is my favorite brand. Been wanting to try the Clams too. Good to see young Winston back.

[@SardineExpedition]

Yeah, some of the oils in these canned fish frustrate me! Winston is glad to be back trying stuff with me! 😁. I should try some clams one of these days.

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

OK...I'm intrigued. I may have to give these a try. And again....I'm loving the trad Irish music. The absolute best part of our Ireland trips were visiting the local pubs in each small town, having a pint, and listening to the local music.

[@SardineExpedition]

I’m glad you like the music!! 😁😁😁. Wish I could find some with bagpipes! Yes, try them again. Clearly there are vast differences between brands. I’m dying to try more!! 😍

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

@@SardineExpedition Search for Scottish music. You will more likely find bagpipes (though pipes are often used in Irish music as well).

[@SardineExpedition]

@ I tried that, but I’ll keep digging. I use a copyright free site for music and they have a lot of options but seems limited when you want a specific vibe.

[@battiekoda]

Thanks for this video! I LOVE smoked oysters AND smoked clams. Never really paid much attention to which brand I was buying, though. Weirdly, I actually kinda like the chewy parts. So, this helps. Thanks again!!

[@SardineExpedition]

@@battiekoda Hi there!! That’s awesome you love oysters!! I’m happy I enjoyed one of them! I’ve got more to try out, so I’m excited! Thanks for watching 😁😁

[@LoloOlly]

I love sardines and your channel, already have utilized your opinions and not been disappointed. Also love Winston❤

[@SardineExpedition]

Awww thank you so much!!☺️☺️☺️ Winston and I both appreciate that!! I’m glad you found some you enjoy! 😋

[@richardstone5241]

New Subscriber, great channel, lot's of fun. Wow, I never thought about combining Pork Rinds with oysters................GREAT IDEA! You just can't beat Crown Prince products IMO.

[@SardineExpedition]

Well thank you for subbing and I’m glad you like the channel so far!! I have fun doing it!!! And yes! Another pork rind fan!!! 😁😁😁😁

[@bgibson135]

I love pork rinds also, and would not have thought about eating them with smoked oysters. But I have tried to think of things, maybe some type of casserole, that I could crumble the pork rinds and spread them on top, like maybe a Panko bread crumb topping.

[@SardineExpedition]

@bgibson135 pork rinds as bread crumbs is a great idea!! I hope you try them with the oysters!!

[@snapcracklenpop821]

I'm very much enjoying your videos. Good to see you try some different seafood in a tin 👍 Glad you tried, coz I'd prefer the sardines 😋

[@SardineExpedition]

Thanks so much!! I’m happy you are enjoying them! I’m having fun making them for you and being the guinea pig 😋😁

[@michaelhargis7036]

I've never tried tinned oysters. I can't get past the visual of them. Your brilliant use of the pork rinds has caused me to want to try a can of those. Everything is made better when you introduce pork rinds to the dish. I'm going to try this. Great video. 👍

[@SardineExpedition]

Yessss! Another pork rind lover!! Thanks, Michael and I hear you on the appearance of them. I decided to put the big girl pants on and go for it 😁😁

[@kevinspahr6632]

Wow between your channel and Matthew Carlsons I'm learning so much about eating deens and other things it won't be long before I'm ready to start trying them out 😊

[@SardineExpedition]

That’s awesome! Glad to hear you’ll be giving them a try!!!😁

[@catsrgoodpeople2]

With the discovery of virgin olive oil not being olive oil at all I wonder has it effected the canned food industry much. And how much it may take away from the best flavors from its host product? I love what you doing ma'am, keep up the good work. 😋🐟

[@SardineExpedition]

It has to be having an effect on it! It’s frustrating for sure, but the entire grocery store is questionable these days lol. I’m so happy you liked the channel!! Thank you!!😊

[@mikehoward8201]

These are definitely in my pantry as survival food, and the King Oscar baprand is my fav in both oysters and sardines. Those folks know how to do a really good smoked fish and oyster! I also like KO smoked herring ! And love pickled herring in wine sauce, love those onion bites! Ha ha. Used to eat these all the time as kids!

[@SardineExpedition]

@@mikehoward8201 Hey Mike! 😁 KO has oysters?!?!?! I have never seen them!! I need to look and try those asap!! 😊😊😊 Pickled herring sounds gooood!

[@sic-n-tiredtired4273]

Great video I never would have thought about pork is rinds with them I'll have to give them a go. Try some Cholula with the sardines Osters or anything else.

[@SardineExpedition]

Thank you!! The pork rinds worked out awesome!! I’ve got cholula on deck so I’ll do that!

[@mrctunes]

Once again, greetings friend-o! What you seek, is Otter kingdom. The American brands (Ekone, other canned NA) are super pricey, but crazy high quality. Otter is an amazing brand, in the middle on price and quality that delivers my go-to experience. Look for the ones with chilis as the best! Thank you!

[@SardineExpedition]

Greetings!!!!😁😁 I’ve got the Ekones on order! Should have them in a few weeks!! Can’t wait to try them!! I’ll check out otters with chili! Thank you!!

[@johndayan7126]

Great review! Crown Prince makes excellent and affordable products generally, and their oysters are certainly both. I love these and always have a few cans around, tough to beat with some hot sauce. South Korean oysters are good, safe, and affordable, but stay away from Chinese or most other Asian area oysters. Canned oysters are generally farmed, and many Asian oyster farms outside of South Korea do not have good health standards or quality control. You can't go wrong with the Crown Prince oysters, however, truly excellent. 💖🐟

[@SardineExpedition]

Good to hear, John! Thank you! I have cans that I now see are from China. Debating whether I should pitch em or just try em once since I have them already. 🤔

[@johndayan7126]

@@SardineExpedition Chinese products probably aren't harmful occasionally, just not good long term because of cumulative toxins in polluted waters. I wouldn't be afraid to try them once in a while if I already had them, I just avoid them when there are better alternatives. Seafood is very healthy, but it's always good to pick the healthier alternatives. Really loving your channel! Lots of fun. 💖🐟

[@SardineExpedition]

@johndayan7126 there are so many garbage ingredients in processed food as it is, I can’t see trying a few of the cans I have hurting either. I love doing comparisons! 😁😁

[@johnnycrash3270]

Brunswick Brand (Canada) I LOVE the 8 Trout Picture🤗

[@SardineExpedition]

Aww thanks for noticing!! So you like the Brunswick oysters?

[@johnnycrash3270]

@@SardineExpedition Oysters in oil to me have more Flavor I like on snack crackers and put just a bit of oil in my Kitty's food (good for his coat)

[@SardineExpedition]

@johnnycrash3270 gotta have that shiny coat!! 😁😁. 🐈

[@jimmywalker2429]

I wish I could remember the name of some smoked oysters I ate a few years ago. They were the BEST canned, smoked, plain shellfish product I every had. Not sure you know this product, but here in the south we have a add-on seasoning called Tony Chachere's. We use it to enhance food and sardines & shellfish are SOOOO good when it's added. Just sprinkle it on. Thanks for the review of these products. 😋😎

[@SardineExpedition]

Oh heck yeah I know Tony’s seasoning. I always have that on hand. Hadn’t thought to add it to canned fish, but I’ll try it!! If you think of the oyster let me know!!😊😊

[@richardofsylmar]

For me, smoked oysters are the best, I had high hopes for the Kroger brand, but I see now that I will avoid those. Love the idea of putting them on pork rinds, I always put hot sauce on them, I put hot sauce on everything. My favorite hot sauce is the hot sauce I make with the peppers That I grow myself. Thank you for another great video.

[@SardineExpedition]

You’re getting me excited for my garden this summer!!! They were awesome on the pork rinds!! I’ve got more canned oysters to try. I’m excited to see if the Ekones will be worth the steep price. Thanks for watching!!! 😁

[@richardofsylmar]

@ oh yes, I do love my fresh veggies, I am currently growing spinach, tomatoes, bell peppers, and eggplant in my winter indoor garden down in the basement.

[@SardineExpedition]

Oh wow! Lucky you can grow year round!!!! That’s awesome!!

[@daqt6079]

I have no idea how/why your videos popped up on my screen. And who ever heard of a sardine channel haha. And I’ve just watched 3 of your videos. But this was fun and 3 thumbs up and a subscription to go with it. Thanks for doing this and looking forward to watching more sardine videos haha!

[@SardineExpedition]

Haha No way that’s awesome! Thank you!!😁😁 The algorithm lured you in! I’m glad you’re here!!!!

[@michaelbeams9553]

As they say " The world is your oyster 🦪 " .......Great review . Give " Churchill " a pat for me . Crown Prince is 👍 . Great review . Peace ✌️ , Be Free .

[@SardineExpedition]

I will! Thanks so much! ☺️☺️

[@fishpickles1377]

Hey Winston! Hey Sardine! So glad you enjoyed these! They are some of my canned fish, and well, anything smoked is always a bonus! Oddly, when i get these, i like to also grab a piece of bread or two (preferably Italian, but, whatever i have works) and dip the bread in the left over smoky oil. It's pretty good! (maybe not so much on the second can lol)

[@SardineExpedition]

Hi from both of us!!! The bread dipped in the oil sounds really good!! Some crusty bread would be amazinggggg! Thank you!😁😁

[@fishpickles1377]

@@SardineExpedition Yeah it's nummy! add a touch of balsamic.. delicious!

[@SardineExpedition]

@fishpickles137 yummmmm🤩🤩

[@hsuccop]

With any oysters, smoked or raw, if you are hesitant or new to eating them, you better start with the best, because if you have a bad experience, you'll never go back for more.

[@SardineExpedition]

I can definitely see that!! I have no idea which ones are the best so I’m just diving in and being the test dummy 😆😆😆

[@hsuccop]

@SardineExpedition I recently bought smoked oysters by accident from Aldis. That won't happen again.

[@SardineExpedition]

@hsuccop mashed potato insides? 😆

[@paulvelat6079]

great vid! I love Reese when on the cheap for tinned oysters. My mom got us started with these as kids and I can't shake the addiction. I usually have a few tins a month. For another interesting idea, get into mussels. Sometimes smaller, sometimes bigger, but also similar to the oyster in flavor and texture.

[@SardineExpedition]

Thank you, Paul! I’ve got my eye out for the Reese. I know I’ve seen them! I do have a few cans of mussels to try. Really looking forward to that!! 😊😊😊

[@johnsperka2253]

I like to cook these with pasta- a little garlic- finished in a skillet- hit it with a bit lemon and pepper and parm- quick and yummy!

[@SardineExpedition]

That sounds really good, John!!!

[@xpig332]

Great Value, dump the oil & replace with Tabasco Chipotle, Tabasco Scorpion and put em on a Triscuit. They’re not bad added to stir fried cabbage & onions.

[@SardineExpedition]

I haven’t seen Walmart oysters. I’ll look again. I’ve got that chipotle Tabasco tho! 😋

[@xpig332]

@ yeah, the Chipotle just needs some heat from the Scorpion sauce, for me!

[@jimarnold565]

​@@xpig332The scorpion does have heat, but good

[@SardineExpedition]

@jimarnold565 the tapatio had almost no heat. Could’ve used more! 🔥

[@brianczuhai8909]

I thought this site gave a list of nut oils to avoid. See "8 Toxic Seed Oils and What to Know" But, the quality of any good oil is suspect as well. But the ingredients list is a start.

[@SardineExpedition]

@@brianczuhai8909 I’ll check it out, thanks Brian!

[@brianczuhai8909]

Back at ya! I need to catch up with you. And start eating sardines again! My Grandma loved, loved, cream of hearing. I need to find that again as well. As a treat for the holidays.

[@SardineExpedition]

@ I haven’t heard of creamed herring. I’m intrigued though! I shall google 😁

[@brianczuhai8909]

@@SardineExpedition Try it with a toasted bagel, butter, and cream cheese on the side. Tis the season for me to try it myself again.

[@SardineExpedition]

@brianczuhai8909 Boy do I love a good bagel! 🥯 🤩

[@cokdnlokd1238]

I have been eating smoked oysters all my life. Love em. That is love the good ones. Crown Prince are near the best. Always get the largest ones.

[@SardineExpedition]

Awesome! I didn’t see any size varieties with the crown prince. I’ll have to keep an eye out!

[@Dav-S5658]

I like CP in the round cans, packed in water. I'm used to eating fresh oysters straight from the native waters at the Oregon coast, so my standards are sky high. These are canned obviously, but I still enjoy them. They don't have any spices, so that's up to you.

[@SardineExpedition]

Oh yeah if you’re spoiled on the fresh oysters, these won’t compare!! They have their purpose though! I don’t think I’ve seen CP oysters in round cans yet. Happy new year! Thank you!😊

[@user-sk5nq7dk6i]

Love your honesty!

[@jimmywalker2429]

I've tried many brands. I just re-stocked my stash. I could only find Geisha brand. I've eaten many cans of them. I've found thru the years, smoked oysters and clams are mostly very similar. I haven't been brave enough to try store brands. Around here, it's difficult to find much of a selection of any canned fish/shellfish. It's one of the reasons I stick with KO so much. They're pretty much available anywhere. Good video. Carry on. 😎

[@SardineExpedition]

The geishas are common here too, but they are from China I believe. I have a few cans sitting on my shelf. Have you tried the spicy one? Nice job stocking up the stash! 🤩

[@jimmywalker2429]

@SardineExpedition haven't seen nor tried a spicy one. Probably do me some good....came down with a bad cold ... I never looked at where they were from..

[@SardineExpedition]

@@jimmywalker2429 Dang it! I hope you feel better soon, Jimmy! 🤒

[@scotttaxdal5297]

I really enjoy canned oysters, mussels, sardines, you name it... I like the pork rind and hot sauce idea, I am quite fond of Tabasco's green Jalapeno flavor. I'll try that tomorrow at work.

[@SardineExpedition]

Oh nice! Let me know how I goes! I love the green Tabasco! I need to grab a new bottle!

[@scotttaxdal5297]

@SardineExpedition Brought my snacks to work today, and enjoyed it immensely. Thank you for the idea!

[@SardineExpedition]

@@scotttaxdal5297 that is awesome!!! I’m glad you could enjoy them!! Hope you have an awesome weekend!!😊😊

[@flyfliker]

Great content. Have you tried Crystal hot sauce?

[@SardineExpedition]

Longgggggg time ago. It’s on my list to grab! 😁😁🔥 and thank you!!

[@jamesb.9155]

Nice that Doggie always shows up whenever something yummy is about to go down!

[@SardineExpedition]

Hahaha highly motivated by food! Plus he’s my shadow!😁

[@Coop3837]

Not a big fan of smoked oysters but hey I still enjoyed the video. I'm always looking to try something new. Really like your channel

[@SardineExpedition]

I was skeptical too, but ya don’t know til you try! 😋. I’m glad you like the channel! Thanks, Coop!😊😊😊

[@jeffgarrett7452]

I've always liked smoked oysters and clams. I don't see the clams too often but they are good too, just smaller than the oysters. There's not been a smoked oyster I've eaten yet that I didn't like, but I haven't tried a 'store brand' before.

[@SardineExpedition]

I’m curious if you’ll like a store brand. Many are from China waters though and after looking that up I’m pretty grossed out. I’ve got more coming to try though that looks amazing quality!

[@dubltap7216]

Yes, onions, carrots and a hot pepper. Never seen that before either.

[@KurtGoldston]

I think the chewy part is the muscle that opens and closes their shell. I like them .

[@SardineExpedition]

I think you’re right!! I’m happy I enjoyed the one! Can’t wait to try more!

[@glasslinger]

I guess the Kroger are good for getting your zinc MDR. I do eat the Kroger oysters, but ONLY for my zinc allotment. (they are cheap. The crown prince are over double the cost.)

[@SardineExpedition]

True!! The crowns were more expensive, but I found them much more enjoyable! 😁.

[@armandomendoza1282]

Oysters, sardines and lemon juice makes me happy.

[@SardineExpedition]

Me too! I need to grab fresh lemon 😁

[@JohnLRice]

Thanks for the review, I can't remember the last time I tried any oysters. The raw on a half shell doesn't appeal to me at all. If I ever become oyster-curious I'll seek out a can of Crown Prince! Welcome back, Winston! 🤗

[@SardineExpedition]

You bet, John!! Maybe grab a can of them so you have them on hand when the moment comes! Winston was glad to join me again! He didn’t sleep the whole time lol 😊😊😊

[@JohnLRice]

@@SardineExpedition 😁

[@fattmatt200]

Great video, never considered oysters in a tin, as I've always had them fresh, glad to hear they aren't very rubbery.,,,,

[@SardineExpedition]

Yes! I went into it not knowing what to expect. Now I’m craving more 😁😁 I’m excited to try more.

[@pmishke]

Just on your recommendation alone I’d try some oysters. Don’t remember ever having any before basically a sardine and herring person.

[@SardineExpedition]

Awesome!!! I hope you like them too! I didn’t expect to like them, and now I’m stoked to see what else I can find! Thanks for watching!😁😁😁

[@crabdonkey6381]

Used to have smoked oysters with white rice in college. Some Japanese brand.

[@SardineExpedition]

That sounds like a pretty good college meal! ☺️☺️

[@dapawaz8310]

" 'Twas a bold man who first ate an oyster." - Jonathan Swift I love smoked oysters. I'm thankful one of our progenitors tried one, as I'm not sure i would have. 🤣

[@SardineExpedition]

😆😆 That made me laugh! I’m thankful too!

[@dapawaz8310]

Forgot to say, smoked oysters are good on the hot pork rinds, too. I like raw ones best, though, with Tabasco and garlic.

[@SardineExpedition]

Adding hot pork rinds to my list 😁

[@MichaelLeeOne]

I don't eat them all the time but I do love canned oysters

[@SardineExpedition]

Nice! I can see them being a once in a while treat. What’s your favorite?

[@MichaelLeeOne]

@@SardineExpedition I like Crown Prince or Geisha but I like to try different brands and flavors.

[@SardineExpedition]

@MichaelLeeOne I have a can of geisha but haven’t tried it yet! I think it’s a spicy one.

[@Deuce-eq4mv]

Man I seen you're sardines video now this you got me going to the store now 😂aghhh here we go

[@SardineExpedition]

Awww dang it I’m sorry (kind of 😋)! Hope you make something delicious!!!

[@BufordPusser582]

Great interesting vids. I love sardines and smoked oysters

[@SardineExpedition]

Thank you!! You’re in the right place! Glad you’re here! 😁

[@Gregg135]

When i was a kid i loved these so much santa would bring me them for my stocking and id finsih like 3 cans in a day so rich and delicious

[@SardineExpedition]

I love that!! You were an awesome kid!!! I hope Santa hooks me up this year lol. I think I’ve been good 😆😆

[@2moosepie]

I would pass on anything from Kroger I’m getting sardines from Spain and oyster I never thought of Korea

[@SardineExpedition]

Hey moose pie!! Have you have sardines from Portugal yet? 🤩🤩

[@tomcastonguay2847]

❤thank you I'm new to your videos. This is the second one that I enjoyed. Peace love & stardust. TomCat

[@SardineExpedition]

@@tomcastonguay2847 Hi Tom! I’m glad you found me! I’m new here too!! Glad you are enjoying them! Thank you!! 😊 😊

[@jasonjaychad]

Definitely going to try the Crown Prince

[@SardineExpedition]

Heck yes! Let me know if you like them too!! 😁😁

[@chrisbundy6104]

Neat content, keep up the good work!

[@SardineExpedition]

Thanks, Chris! Appreciate you watching!!☺️☺️

[@flyfliker]

Great Value Smoked Oysters in oil are good. have you tried them?

[@SardineExpedition]

My Walmart doesn’t have them!!

[@geogen1426]

Only kind I've ever had is Geisha brand. Ate them with saltines. Thought they were pretty good. Love your channel!

[@SardineExpedition]

Thank you so much! I’ve got a can of those to try. I think I have the spicy ones though! 😁😁

[@HR-rt9nh]

love oysters raw or cooked never had canned..... because of your video maybe one day i will try MAYBE

[@SardineExpedition]

Raw oysters are so good!! I’ll be trying more canned oysters so we will see what else is out there!!! I have some coming from Ekone from Amazon that I have high hopes for….they was expensive though.

[@WallysPlace66]

Ok, back to the store. I haven't had canned oysters in over 20 years. Do you have Better Made BBQ pork rinds where you live? They rock!

[@SardineExpedition]

No! I haven’t even heard of better made! And I thought I had tried them all! Where do you get them! I love pork rinds!

[@robertleslie2467]

I like to be liking Ekone and Otter Kingdom the best. I enjoy them straight from the can but also love them on warm small flour tortillas with cream cheese and a splooge of sriracha. Heavenly! 🤙🤙🤙

[@SardineExpedition]

I’ve seen the Ekone but holy crap they are $10 in a bundle. Let me try some more cheapies first then I’ll likely give those a try! 😁😁

[@sharylgrangaard8484]

Have you done roll mops yet?tis the season ya know☃️🎄

[@SardineExpedition]

Had to google what those were! 😁. No I haven’t yet….but I added it to my list! Thank you!! 😊

[@sharylgrangaard8484]

@SardineExpedition sooo good,I know you're going to love them. 😬

[@SardineExpedition]

@sharylgrangaard8484 they look yummy! 😋

[@GoronCityOfficialBoneyard]

Friend of mine's brother is a district manager for Kroger, and I will say as most of us are midwesterners in the group they have some legit fire products, even their canned seafood is top tier.

[@SardineExpedition]

I’m willing to try others! 😁. Have you tried the Kroger oysters? Did you like them?

[@GoronCityOfficialBoneyard]

@@SardineExpedition Never was big on oysters, didnt mind them, crown prince I agree with you on being better

[@SardineExpedition]

I can see oysters being a love/hate thing because of texture but with these two being so drastically different….if I only tried Krogers I would’ve thought I hated oysters. Turns out I love them….well, one so far 😁😁

[@buffdelcampo]

Amazing review! I buy the Kroger oysters because all the other brands I find come from China. I'm a little cautions of food from China. Where did you buy the Crown Prince oysters from the Republic of Korea? I want to get some.

[@SardineExpedition]

Yes, so many from China!! I got them at an Asian market but they are on Amazon. They are so good you have to try a can!! Thanks so much for watching!!!😊😊😊😊

[@buffdelcampo]

@@SardineExpedition Asian shops. Of course! I'll be looking. This is a great channel. You got a sub from me.

[@SardineExpedition]

@buffdelcampo fingers cross you find a can! Appreciate you! 😁

[@lightbox617]

I've been eating these since I was 16 in the MidWest, US. They are getting hard to find and pricey these days. The Kroger looks most like what I used to get. I'm 76. When I started buying them, they were about .79 cents a tin. We thought they were a bit expensive at the time. We could get Giesha or New Brunswick sardines for about .40 cents. You should be able to get clams, too

[@SardineExpedition]

Everything is so expensive anymore. Which oyster has been your favorite most recently?? I’ve got a few cans of clams and mussels to try. Looking forward to seeing how that goes!! 😊

[@craig5414]

loved canned oysters, oddly enough, I've never had them fresh.

[@SardineExpedition]

Can’t even compare them really, but I love both now!!😁😁😁

[@chuckfarley567]

Oysters n Ritz....great snack !!

[@SardineExpedition]

That would be good!!😊

[@Craigskitchen360]

You don’t mention the saltiness in this show or the Mackerel show. Was it? Thanks for sharing

[@SardineExpedition]

I did mention in the mackerel that the KOs were saltier. I liked the salt level in them. The Belas weren’t salty. I didn’t find either of the oysters salty. Thanks for watching!

[@Craigskitchen360]

@@SardineExpedition Yea I heard it the second time. You also said they were sweet. I’m Super fussy on canned fish and the salts. Salts used from different places make a difference in flavor too. It’s a good point to make in tasting.. “how salty“ “briny” Italian salt and Spanish salt are good. I’m just saying lots of canned fish have a salt content that needs describing 😉Thank you for sharing your experiences. It’s a very healthy way to go! Don’t get me started on high protein too! Some have higher than others?

[@SardineExpedition]

@@Craigskitchen360 I understand what you mean! I love salt and I try to mention that as well as I’m not as sensitive to saltiness as some may be. I’ll try to be more descriptive on the salt. That will take some thought as I’m new to this and trying to describe textures, flavors etc. Thanks for the feedback!

[@Farokudagelap]

Thank you 😊 Based on how the EU operates if shell fish have full stomachs the water they lived in was very clean if the were given time to purge the water they lived in was not so clean.

[@SardineExpedition]

Interesting! When I looked it up it mentioned the companies do an extra step to purge the stomach contents and that increases the cost of the oysters? So many answers to my questions. Never know which is correct or maybe they both are? Thanks!!!😊

[@Farokudagelap]

@SardineExpedition They are harvested and shipped to a facility where they are in tanks to empty themselves then shipped to market but they die quicker than unpurged but you don't want unpurged if the have a sewer outlet to close

[@SardineExpedition]

Oh man. I think I’d rather not know 😆😆😆

[@Miner-49]

Ekone oysters are absolutely wonderful but expensive. I usually stick with Pacific Pearl because they are easily available here.

[@SardineExpedition]

That’s what I heard! I’ll get some to try for sure. Probably after the holidays 😁😁

[@Miner-49]

@@SardineExpedition You will not regret it. It’s nice to treat yourself to something nice every once in a while.

[@SardineExpedition]

@ ok I’m holding you to that lol

[@lionelborges8094]

Lionel here in Central California. Surprised to see an American woman doing a review on oysters, much more sardines. You go girl. Not saying you didn’t get it right, but a true test is brand to brand taste, oyster with rind and oyster with rind, then o and r with sauce, and other brand. The way it was done, the taste buds are compromised with the rind and hot sauce. Just saying… The way I like them, a coating of salt while in the can and saltines along with an ice cold Pepsi. To each his own, lol.

[@SardineExpedition]

Hi Lionel! I do see what you are saying regarding the comparison! I’ll keep that in mind!! Thank you!! ☺️

[@CoZmicShReddeR]

Long time ago I lived with a gal who turned me on to putting the Smoked Oyster tin on the gas stove and heating it! We'd eat them right out of the warm tin. I used to make us Oysters Rockefeller with them as well!

[@SardineExpedition]

That’s a great idea!! I want to try warming a can one of these days on my wood fireplace e!!! 😁😁

[@cwavt8849]

Saltines! Have never heard and would've never thought of trying pork rinds. Now, of course, I have to. Also, I have never eaten the full sized oysters, always the tiny baby oysters. They are wonderful

[@SardineExpedition]

@@cwavt8849 I need to try the different size oysters! I didn’t notice much size variety in stores. Try the pork rinds pleaseeee! 😁😁

[@cwavt8849]

@SardineExpedition absolutely will

[@bgibson135]

I'm a Type 2 diabetic so normally I won't be eating many Saltine crackers, although I do like them. In fact, one time my single mom ran low on money at the end of the month, and she had me "scrounge" for change in the back of our car. We had Saltines and French's Yellow Mustard for a meal, and I've loved that combination of flavors ever since.

[@SardineExpedition]

@bgibson135 I remember bologna and mustard on white bread!

[@cwavt8849]

@SardineExpedition Remember it?! Still eating it here in the South 🤣

[@battiekoda]

Also, Tabasco is the ONLY way to go, for me!! 😂 Cheers! 🎉

[@SardineExpedition]

Tabasco is AWESOME!!!🤩

[@fallwitch]

Serious question... Do you paint your nails like every day? Thanks for another fun video.

[@SardineExpedition]

Haha no, I just do the same colors on repeat. I’m kinda boring 🥹 Thanks so much for watching this one!

[@jeffreykennedy5956]

What's up with the sleeves?

[@SardineExpedition]

Whatcha mean? I’m in Alaska and it’s cold!🥶. Just what I was wearing that day.

[@dgunearthed7859]

Whats up w that comment? Useful

[@physiciansassist1]

Brave😂. I can't do it. Muscles either. Got to stick to the less hardcore stuff.. dines, mackeral , tuna, kippers...😂

[@SardineExpedition]

Haha yes I was a tad nervous to try these!! I can see them not being for everyone! I’ll keep trying more to see what’s out there! Thanks for watching!!😊😊😊

[@bgibson135]

@@SardineExpedition I like the standard stuff both separately and combined in a stew. Shrimp, bay scallops, cod fish & clams, with some spicy, flavorful peppers, potatoes & onion. But, I'm not a fan of salmon steaks for some reason, or at least I don't go craving salmon. Currently I'm liking some Tilapia with a Panko crust seasoned with cayenne & majoram. But I'd also like a baked flounder with bacon & onions.

[@SardineExpedition]

@ You’re making me hungry!!!!

[@richardcurtis5281]

Just curious...have you ever tried Surströmming?

[@SardineExpedition]

No, but several people are asking me to try them 😖😖😖 lol

[@richardcurtis5281]

@@SardineExpedition hahaha! I don't think I've ever seen anybody keep them down. Just that can hissing and spitting when they hit it with the opener tells me everything I need to know about it. 🤢

[@SardineExpedition]

@ omg I hadn’t even heard about the can hissing lolol. The “smells like dirty diaper” was enough for me. I’d open a can at least (outside when the snow melts in 5 months 🤣🤣

[@douglas2632]

Don't even try that evil rot in a tin

[@SardineExpedition]

@douglas2632 why does it even exist?!? 😖😖😖

[@dougvanallen2212]

Just found this channel looks like a great place

[@SardineExpedition]

Thank you, Doug!! I appreciate that! I’m glad you found me!!😁

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

I'VE ONLY TRIED SMOKED OYSTERS ONCE AND THEY WERE SO HARD TO GET LIT THAT I JUST GAVE UP ON TRYING TO SMOKE THEM. 😂 🤣 😂

[@SardineExpedition]

😆😆😆😆

[@johnmarks227]

A lot of the cheaper brands are like that and they have a metalic taste too on some. Most of the ones we get here are from farms in China.

[@SardineExpedition]

@@johnmarks227 These didn’t have the metallic taste thankfully. I ordered some Ekones as many have said those are the best. Pricey, but we will see. After researching the China waters, I just can’t with those. I can’t get the image out of my head.

[@roneddy815]

Love a good smoked oyster. Nice review. 😊

[@SardineExpedition]

Thank you, Ron! I can’t wait to try more!

[@krazmokramer]

I don't eat shellfish. But I stopped by to smash that LIKE button.

[@SardineExpedition]

Appreciate you!

[@ExplodingPsyche]

Crown Prince are the canned oysters I eat, but I usually prefer the ones with hot chili pepper in the can.

[@SardineExpedition]

Oooo I bet those are good with hot chili. I need to find a can to try!

[@ExplodingPsyche]

@@SardineExpedition Just don't eat the pepper!

[@skepticalmechanic]

Love your videos! New sub here!

[@SardineExpedition]

Thank you!!!! I’m happy you’re here!! 😁😁😁

[@skepticalmechanic]

@ me 2… I also follow caned fish files… he’s really good!

[@SardineExpedition]

I enjoy him too!

[@vincentdsnt]

Yes they are great..........Where have you been girl? Anyway enjoy.

[@SardineExpedition]

I got a late start. lol I’m here now though 😆

[@jamesmosteller3311]

love smoked oysters and sardines

[@SardineExpedition]

Meee toooo! ☺️☺️

[@rjb7032]

The Geisha ones are not bad.