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

[@SlowJabroni]

Matthew Carlson is a singular experience

[@MetalWolfz]

I live in a world that allows me to watch a man eat fish from a can while i sit on the couch and eat. Life is good.

[@heidi22209]

Yes. Life is good

[@sajway1]

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

[@nunliski]

Are you me!?

[@CallmeJeffy1]

How did it go?

[@nooneyouknow699]

Every person lives the same experience

[@twocrowsknows2811]

We all live in here

[@astrostar000]

here here! 👋

[@geneard639]

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.

[@tortillawrap6955]

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

[@CannedFishFiles]

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

[@vlxxx]

Yeah. Good comparison.

[@soultear360]

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]

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

[@toskybeaston]

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

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

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

[@dougm7111]

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

[@AI3Dorinte]

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

[@lreeher]

I love Unagi. I had no idea America had it's own smoked eels. Thank the gods that Matthew Stone has brought them to light. True investigative journalism is not dead.

[@Beaver-be8vk]

“A good tasting taste” 😆 I love it.

[@TedInATL]

Right, because it's so amateurish.

[@brucebehner4142]

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!

[@thegreendank1]

Yeah when he hit us with that super deep thought of "great tasting taste" blew me away 🤣

[@andremorren8547]

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.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

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.

[@gagecarter8481]

Am I the only one who was astounded with how clean that lid peeled off? No rocking back and forth, nothing like that. No, just me? OK lol

[@robertleslie2467]

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 KZbin cash from all of the millions of views and new subscribers. All my best to you!

[@robertlussier2944]

I grew up in a town on a river by the ocean, and the eels would come up the river to spawn. When they did, they were so thick the surface of the river roiled with them. A side note, I used to package that Philadelphia Whipped cream cheese!

[@kalanix51]

“Good tasting taste” is officially my new line.

[@wolfyklip]

good yum yummy

[@TradeBrigade]

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

[@bradleyr34]

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.

[@duncan584]

Hoopa?

[@fedupwthu]

I ate eel at a buffet in Las Vegas.

[@bradleyr34]

@@duncan584 Yurok Rez

[@benvasilinda9729]

I thought the same thing, u can get an eel dinner for less than $40.

[@deloreswilson1798]

I'll pass,uh Matt..🤔

[@anotherbluenova6358]

That on a bagel with cream cheese sounds amazing

[@SlumberBear2k]

this is a great channel.

[@AverageCitizen333]

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]

hey, you're changing hearts and minds!

[@roastbeefsandwich6769]

@@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.

[@surrealchemist]

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.

[@prishaunmanikum9011]

The snake segues were hilarious 😂

[@billyannecrews6651]

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

[@wolfyklip]

make tuna salad with mayo capers on a hot bun

[@TheSWhite86]

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]

Thanks for watching!

[@LuckyGuu]

@@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¿?🍱

[@crittykat]

Why am I obsessed with watching this man eat canned fish?

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

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

[@CannedFishFiles]

The old Carlson home movies.

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

@@CannedFishFiles Very heartwarming, and might I add, quality home footage there!

[@elianmusic7452]

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

[@jacksonblack2776]

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

[@CannedFishFiles]

Yeah I was thinking about this the other day...

[@matt123411]

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

[@johnnymorocco666]

The cream cheese chaser - pro move!

[@rfenton313]

Brilliant use of "12 Angry Men" footage!

[@Helvetica_Scenario]

When that music kicked in at the start of the video, it just made me think, Jay Bauman: What are we even doing here? Mike Stoklasa: That's right, Jay

[@goody71]

Buddy,, these are just the fucking best. Do not stop.

[@sheri1983]

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

[@subparwelder]

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...

[@louieblue5712]

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

[@Silfverr]

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.

[@areurdytoparty]

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

[@CannedFishFiles]

Hey Franklin!

[@russellaustin4988]

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

[@MGSBESTProductions]

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]

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

[@deloreswilson1798]

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

[@JohnMartin-ys1kn]

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

[@skthechef8075]

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

[@nandayane]

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

[@wpfd10]

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

[@RPcropland]

It’s from bob?..

[@nickcarey4566]

@@RPcropland@ 1:45

[@Herbo-b81]

I love watching him eat from a can while I sit on the can 😂😂😂

[@glfrjack]

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.

[@richinoable]

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

[@donphilp7511]

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.

[@duncan584]

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

[@jnieto237]

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

[@Silvereagledude]

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

[@PHN-2024]

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 KZbin. 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.

[@crakkbone]

The like button rolled over to 2 thousand because of me! I’m the best!

[@Thastorearoundthacorner]

YES You ARE

[@crakkbone]

@@Thastorearoundthacorner awe thanks :)

[@greymilk]

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

[@deloreswilson1798]

I love your music choices..🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mountainclawoutdoors]

Whoa, thats definitely something

[@seantynan1]

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

[@SpearChuckUngawa]

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]

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

[@jesseisabean]

Patching Eurorack and eating tins. Living the dream

[@ericlakota1847]

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

[@Aztecs911]

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.

[@buckfizzard291]

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

[@britinmadrid]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@roastbeefsandwich6769 It's Bill!

[@deloreswilson1798]

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

[@deloreswilson1798]

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

[@kacethegreat4560]

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

[@tarawalker7193]

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]

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

[@dangerbuoy]

That tangent about zoo snakes though.

[@davidholiday4494]

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!!!

[@klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563]

OMG. The 12 Angry Men reference was pure platinum.

[@AverageCitizen333]

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

[@maltomilto]

My new favorite channel.

[@gregory4154]

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

[@murmins]

he was real for this one

[@chrisanderson5317]

I always sip some of the juice right out of the can right after i open the can.

[@dummatube]

Nice review Matt - cream cheese, water crackers, red onion slivers in lemon juice are recommended. I used to eat ‘Jellied Eels’ for a couple of dollars per serve from the seaside vendors in England so $40 for that same sized tin is outrageous! Cheers, David in Sydney.

[@SlavicCelery]

American eels are a threatened species - so sustainably harvested eel is a delicate procedure. So the cost is merited.

[@williamryan9195]

Looks like a good thing with rice.

[@griefwells]

Chef John would be proud

[@CannedFishFiles]

Yeah, trying to bring that chef John energy!

[@lightbox617]

at one time. I lived near Monticello, NY near the Delaware River. I fished in some of those waters. I ONCE caught a young eel. What a mess. I have never before or since seen so much MUCUS. It wrapped itself up in my monofilament. after a while, I got it loos and it s=was about 15 inches long...way to small to consider cooking. I got it back into the water and gave up for the day. To my knowledge, no one has bred ells in pons or farms. I have heard of people buying glass eels and raising them in ponds. Glass eels, elvers are ungodly expensive as they are a luxury/gourmet dish in Japan

[@DeeDee-bm9hr]

Got to try canned snake next

[@williammoses6460]

“You want to share it with someone.” Oh, so true❤ A woman who shared my love of canned fish sounds lime heaven. And highly unlikely 😂 Honey, we’re having a forty dollar snack. Will she really think I’ve spent my money well?

[@karl9288]

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

[@EskoTeroPetteri]

"Good tasting taste" I love this channel :D

[@darrellflaherty214]

This is freaken hilarious hahahaha nice vid.

[@nanvolentine9110]

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]

Air dancers?

[@nanvolentine9110]

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

[@tekrit3249]

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

[@MAJORGAMER123]

Hell yeah more DEENZ Except these are EELZ!!

[@TheFastfoodcritic]

eel "the bacon of the sea"

[@nursultantulyakbaycats]

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

[@Theloss52]

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

[@jeanettegirosky7735]

Dude you're a trip.

[@livingunderarockunderarock9963]

Was a show a few years back called Filthy Riches. A few sections of the show featured a nice guy in upstate New York that smoked eels that he caught in a weir. It must be good, because this dude sold a lot of smoked eel. I think eel is one of the best kept secrets in terms of deliciousness.

[@CannedFishFiles]

Texture-wise it's really in its own category.

[@aronyak1]

Don't forget Gene Belcher. He hates snakes too.

[@untermench3502]

I'm sure they are great and a former Japanese supervisor convinced me to try eel. I used to use eel for bait because Catfish love them and they are as tough as truck tires on the hook, but the taste reminds me of bait, same for Mackrel..sorry, I just can't get over it. Sardines are great as well as a lot of other species, but eel...well gag me. I could eat a pound of Herring, yum.

[@ZeRowe]

The first thing I always order in a sushi bar is unagi.. would love this, I need to order this 😎

[@kevindoyle5856]

Mmmm smoked eel? I have to try

[@theREALdingusMD]

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.

[@jmac3327]

Snakes are our friends.

[@willbean1573]

Looks yummy! Nice review 👍🏻

[@jeil5676]

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

[@clayarchambault4334]

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.

[@corrodesthefilm]

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

[@thegreendank1]

Im keeping the next eel i catch and im going to make my own fresh batch like this and see what it tastes like.