CANNED FOOD | Taste Tests & Chef Hacks | Sorted Food

#WithMe - In the last month, we’ve seen tinned foods disappear from our shelves like it’s canned gold. But, our question is, shouldn’t we appreciate tinned foods more all year round? In this episode, our Chef, Ben, whips up a few tinned treats for our normals, Jamie and Mike to see if they’re prepared to give the canned cuisine the attention it deserves.
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[@SortedFood]

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[@shamas_kitchen]

I make food recipes, but i literally do not get much response, i m becoming hopeless day by day, i dont get much views and subs... I need support 😭

[@erinhowett3630]

Canned clams. What am I doing with those? And please don't say clam chowder or clam sauce.

[@w77eed]

Cheese burger in a Tin?

[@SeanObrock]

@@erinhowett3630 Saucy clam chowder? Sorry, couldn't resist.

[@zapheil]

Shama's Kitchen A brief glimpse of your channel shows that your “recipes” are actually not super helpful. It seems like you only started displaying the amounts for the ingredients (a pretty important detail) like a month ago. And in one of your videos, the ingredients were literally “plain flour” and “dough.” Do you have any idea how many types of flour and dough there are? Sorry for the harsh words I’m about to say, but improving your content should be your first priority, not whining about your unpopularity on a much more popular channel.

[@TheHaesoo1108]

"How on Earth have you chef'ed this." - Mike Basically me, at every Sorted video

[@SortedFood]

LOLLL

[@lindenjenesse5078]

For. Real.

[@SheepdogSmokey]

@@SortedFood Suggestion, tiny kitchen cooking. I realize that your home kitchen isn't "tiny" most of the time, but tiny houses are still "a thing" and gaining popularity. Also, RV's are becoming popular again, for off grid or on the move lifestyles, maybe a tiny house then an RV and see what you can do?

[@eliasnotelias6611]

Whoever edited the bit with the duck legs coming out of the tin deserves a medal holy hell

[@michaelcrabtree9694]

Segment idea. Chef Vs Norm: Packet Vs Fresh. Chefs are restricted to only use packets, tins and jars. Norms must use fresh ingredients and build from scratch. Can the chefs save their shortcut meals to compare to homemade.

[@kai44478]

Love this! And the normals get more time since they're working from scratch.

[@AnimalLover101195]

YES!!!

[@caramac6382]

Yes ! This sounds great

[@petrpitha9966]

OOOOOOHHH

[@KickyFut]

@Michael Crabtree, I think you missed the entire point of this video! The benefits of canned food is you get many ingredients at a prepared/ideal stage. the Norms have to be able to select, prepare and cook food properly which are all the skills that cooks/chefs already have and they mostly don't... Using a school test example, those of us who cook already have the "answers" in our heads, while amateurs still need to learn the lessons first.😅

[@JJKChicago]

"is that some crab in that?" "mm, ben. i believe you seasoned this!" SAVAGE MIKE

[@Argonncept]

As someone from Hawaii, I’m so happy to hear Jamie say he genuinely likes spam! It is an ingredient utilized so often here and can be cooked so many different ways! It is not meant to be eaten straight out of the can, which is why people liken it to dog food often. Slice it up, fry it in a pan with shoyu, sugar, and mirin, put it over some rice and you have an amazing easy dish!

[@cheesybellend6842]

Lol people have been eating spam for years in England it’s nothing knew to the English

[@lancelindlelee7256]

I've been curious for years, why does Hawaiin food have tons of Japanese influence. Spam Musubi is basically a giant sushi. Lots of use of soy sauce (you even said shoyu) and teriyaki.

[@Nogu3]

Spam is also popular in my home country, Korea. We often give it away as gifts, and it at times even rivals the price of fresh meat!

[@dnobarahime]

@@lancelindlelee7256 months late reply but Hawaii has a large Japanese American population and also a large Asian population in general, so you see a ton of Asian influence in the food

[@TikkaMasalaa1]

but isnt that adding alot to high blood pressure causes??

[@piggytailgirl]

Literally can't stop laughing when the choir is singing as bits of duck legs falls out of the tin 😂

[@BBFSGaming]

I eat pate with salad cream not allways but then I eat a cheese sandwich with black pepper sea salt and saladcream or pickle

[@geostyma]

That's pretty great indeed.

[@ZiggyVB]

Best part of the vid hands down

[@kiro9291]

12:34

[@keyblade336]

Fun fact, the songs name is Tempestus

[@adamk8309]

"Is that some pasta in that...is that some crab in that...hmm, Ben, I believe you've seasoned this." - Mike...hilarious

[@nemtudom5074]

Hey, Sorted! That little bit at the end where Mike was saying that they need to expand their knowledge of how to effectively use tinned food... I think that should be your next cookbook. Honestly, i think its a great idea, and educating both your normals and your audience about tinned goods could be great!

[@Laura_Norda]

100% agree!!!

[@MilwaukeeWoman]

They can't save it all for a book, we need it more now.

[@khaxjc1]

nem tudom completely agree. I'd love a tinned ingredient cook book!

[@Cove_Blue]

Especially now

[@cathpearson2486]

Or just buy a book that has already been written - tin can cook by Jack Monroe

[@roannesylvester8101]

Jamie picking up the block of spam and just biting in 🤦‍♀️🤣🤣🤣 He's not the only one that eats like that! I LOVE HIM🤣🤣🤣

[@peggyloveoscar]

the way Jamie searches into his soul to find a good comeback to Mike’s shaming, not finding one and just yelling “I LIKE TINNED MEAT” was the funniest thing ever, had to watch it 10 times😂😂

[@emilypack5430]

As someone who believes in having a healthy amount of food storage at all times in my home, I really appreciated this video! You can't always cook with fresh ingredients and I love when chefs share great ideas with canned food. Well done!

[@MilwaukeeWoman]

My pantry was prepared for an emergency, too. A lot more people are going to believe in having well stocked pantries now.

[@rach_laze]

Yes, I personally don't eat many tinned foods as I dont like sauces or soupy textures but I keep well stocked up on dried goods, variety is the key, if you have plenty of different things you can make variations on everything. Most people go wrong by buying 10 tins of 2 or 3 things rather than 2-3 tins of 10 things

[@myopinion69420]

Between the freezer and the pantry, we like to keep about 2 months worth of food. Not because of doomsday or anything like that, but purely the fact that you never know whats going to happen tomorrow. Is the car going to blow up? is the water heater going to split? Never know when some large unexpected expense is going to happen. if you have a good buffer of food and savings, you never really have to worry.

[@Laura_Norda]

When the music kept stopping and starting as the duck monstrosity came out of the can I was in actual stitches XD

[@SChappellaz]

I love that. “You’re a character.” And Jamie looked pleased.

[@ethancampbell215]

It sounds like one of those things that is intended to be an insult but actually comes across as a compliment 😂 Jamie is very confident and outgoing and being called a ‘character’ probably made him feel like he was being engaging and enthusiastic

[@akilljoyluvr]

The dramatic music edits when the duck legs where coming out of the tin is oddly the highlight of my day

[@Zelmel]

This video reinforces: Mike is basically as much of a food snob as Barry, he just has more shame XD

[@Khazandar]

Anyone next to Jamie is gonna look like a food snob, dude.

[@ethancampbell215]

That’s actually so true it’s almost sad 😂😂 he’s not picky, he’s not fussy, he gets on with it and eat’s what he’s served. I actually admire him a bit for not having a single care about the quality or level of processing his food has gone through, he just eats!

[@Coentjemons]

Jamie screaming "I liked tinned meat!" Perfectly sums up how I feel sometimes

[@DimT670]

Same

[@jenni8200]

Them: I wouldn't bring tinned food out for company Me: slops the canned cranberry sauce on the plate with can ridges and all

[@Whatishappening32]

Thanksgiving isn't complete without cranberry sauce still in it's tin can shape 😂

[@seedmoreuser]

Jennifer Mayes better points for the same results with gravy.

[@tiacho2893]

There is something nostalgic about the ridges. The can shape is just not artificial enough without them.

[@sick0child]

So, my uncle won't eat cranberry sauce unless it's from a can, and the rest of my family can't stand the stuff. I've taken to making my own cran jelly, and setting it inside a can haha he's been none the wiser for almost 4 years lol

[@purpleduck02]

The lines help with cutting slices!

[@everythinggamingnow]

that confit de canard is amazing, i have an aunt that brings me back a tin or two from france every now and then and love it. It's super tender, and has like 2 bones in it, that literally fall out when you pick it up, can cook it whole, or shred it up, oven in and use in fajita wraps. Also, i normally open the can a little, sit it in warm/hot water for a short while and it just melts the fat, so it comes out a bit easier. If you just open up the can straight away you have to try and scrape loads of fat off and its a right pain. Also i save all the fat for roasting stuff, makes potatoes amazingly!! For the price you're not only getting a fancy type of meat, slow cooked in its own fat, making it super tasty, but also cooking oil that makes stuff taste like duck!!

[@everythinggamingnow]

on a side note, i could totally understand how people think its gross and whatnot. But oof, you''d be missing out on so much holding onto the childhood "ewww gross" mentality. Try these things, worst case scenario you have a single unpleasant meal, best case, you have a new meal that will satisfy you your whole life!

[@lets.get.intoit.]

This is so helpful! I've never seen it in stores here before, but I'm definitely going to look for it now!

[@kitherit]

Amazing tips! Also, one thing they didn't talk about in the video is that while they cost about the same, and taste about the same, the tinned version will be shelf stable, while the fresh version needs to be used quickly to prevent spoilage. That's a pretty big point in it's favor, I would think! If you aren't planning to use it right away, but want to have some on hand, just in case!

[@MrBiggergun]

@Ronnie Lawrence Very intelligent ducks? Have you ever seen a duck before? xD

[@MtnNerd]

It sounds amazing. I think it's just we've been conditioned to think of things being ready to eat when they come out of a can. It's perfectly valid to have something you need to open up and stick in an oven for a few minutes.

[@shaunaXX]

“HOW HAVE YOU TURNED THIS INTO THAT” “I put it on a baking tray and in the oven”

[@PokhrajRoy.]

“Hey, Mr. Tinned Meats, thoughts?” - Mike, 2020.

[@miacurrell9063]

Love how Barry, the person who has previously said that he has cravings for truffle buys tinned peaches for a snack. I’m sorry but are we talking about the same person here?!

[@tylerevans1700]

If its good, it just good ;) seriously cut up some canned peaches and with some cottage cheese.. Yes.

[@Sunny-ot1vo]

@@tylerevans1700 What kind of tinned peaches do you have? In the states, where I am, they are horrible.

[@Pinkcatninja]

Tinned foods can be pretty tasty! It is simply another way of preserving things. Then again, I cant really speak on this as I personally really enjoy kipper snacks aka smoked herring in a can that tends to be around 1 to 2 dollars usd.

[@raimarulightning]

@@Pinkcatninja Kipper is fantastic! I couldn't help but think about it the entire video, haha

[@slimkt]

“You’re a character, you must be.” I dub thee Lord Jamie SPAMfford. Also, he’s right, Spam is delicious. Maybe not biting off a hunk from a cold block of it, but fried up, it’s amazing, especially spam musubi.

[@colbunkmust]

or add it to fried rice, fried noodles, on a ban mi in place of pate.

[@mattl6446]

Spam musubi is great anytime! Spam hot plate great too after a hard days work.

[@katier2812]

I agree with this! Spam musubi is so good. Especially if you fry the slices of spam in shoyu (soy sauce) and sugar. ʻOno!

[@bmolitor615]

an' here's the hawaiians :)

[@manders76]

*Budae jjigae has entered the chat*

[@grendelum]

the music during the duck leg uncanning... *_chef’s kiss_*

[@lets.get.intoit.]

And the part where Jamie started freaking out and the camera started shaking, LOL! The editors always do such a good job

[@c.skeleton4223]

When Jamie giggles/laughs it almost sounds like Winnie the Pooh's giggle. SO pure and delightful!

[@jacobgauvin2052]

Jamie has, is and always will be my favorite “normal” 😂

[@asiyah7714]

Mine too!!!

[@allgreatfictions]

"I'm me, and I'm not ashamed of me."

[@ashleyserraglio5548]

YES JAMIE LIKES SPAM! My brother and I saw Spam in the store once and asked Mom for it, she bought it for us thinking to turn us off of it, and we both adored it and have bought it on our own when we want a treat now that we're both grown.

[@Firsona]

the ingredients in spam are actually not that bad. Potted meat on the other hand... I wouldn't =)

[@trinityzaku]

Take a couple slices of spam, throw em in a hot skillet and brown up both sides. Toast some bread. Lettuce tomato mayo and hell yeah

[@desiree7385]

I'm with Jamie on this one, I don't mind some Spam or corned beef! I grew up eating them because they were pretty affordable and convenient, and I think if you get creative, some pretty delicious dishes can be made from Spam and corned beef :D

[@khaxjc1]

Janine Desiree De Leon agreed. My uncle makes a thing with spam, potato, and veg that is one of the best things I've ever eaten. I don't approve of people hating on spam.

[@Ohgeeze6]

Eating spam musubi changed my view of spam. I used to dislike it like everyone else and that dish really allowed me to appreciate it.

[@AquaShibby3000]

Spam straight out the tin is so good, and once you start 'doing stuff' with it it just gets better from there.

[@WintrBorn]

Spam fried is so amazing. "Fresh" spam has a texture that makes me ill.

[@timb2606]

There are some recipes from eastern Indonesia that use tinned corned beef that are amazing. It’s a legacy of WW2 ration packs from Australians as well as from the Dutch colonists. One is called ‘Brenebon’ which I had in Ambon- corned beef, kidney beans, vegetables, lots of nutmeg, good splash of sweet soy. Lovely!

[@mayur619]

Lesson learnt: Ingredients matter to an extent, but the cooks ability and knowledge matter far more.

[@DimT670]

None of the foods made were particularly sophisticated or hard though. What you can't make corned beef hash or a cherry cake? Or put a duck leg in an oven?

[@Gatorade69]

@@DimT670 A lot of people can't. My stepdad can't even cook a proper burger.

[@DimT670]

@@Gatorade69anyone can cook the basic stuff. Your stepdad can cook he simply refuses to learn

[@fuegoyplata4283]

"I actually really like that" "oh really!? that was not suppose to happen"

[@summercannon8238]

I'm with Jamie on this one - Spam is amazing! Granted, I might be a little biased because I lived in Hawaii for a time where they eat a lot of it, and I never eat it just straight out of the can, but sliced thin and fried so it gets crispy?? Amazing!

[@monicas2461]

I like the calm, at home atmosphere of the beginning of the videos.

[@KomboEzaliTe]

I skip over it every time because it's not the content that I came here for.

[@orlab-t9217]

@@KomboEzaliTe okay and ??

[@KomboEzaliTe]

Well I was trying to be more polite about it, but if you insist. and it's a waste of both time and bandwidth, please stop it and just play the content.

[@kilesyoutube]

We are sorted. A group of mates that will get you through the lockdown. I made Barry's brioche the other day. I'm doing a lemon version this week with things I found in the cupboard (merainges, curd, marmalade, jif) with lemon cream cheese / cream too.

[@SortedFood]

We like what you did there 🙌

[@GlittzGlam7]

Mike at the start: **Not impressed** Mike a minute in: OH YESSS I NEVER SHOULD HAVE DOUBTED YOU!

[@macaoron]

“Fresh fish doesn’t smell of fish. Cool with it, delish! Tinned fish smells of fish. Get it off my dish!” -Michael Brian Huttlestone, 2020

[@scoundrell]

“If there’s one thing better than tinned fruit, it’s tinned meat” I love you Jamie!

[@Dennismaione]

“That is why you’re here. For insight like that.” - Mike.

[@dre1434]

6:27

[@Sueloveschoc]

Jamie: “I like tinned meat and I cannot lie, you other sorted guys can’t deny”

[@icechiang]

Poor Ben, he needs a supply of canned laughter for when the Normals are being rude. Love the theme!

[@taylormaypassow8263]

“Tinned fish smells of fish. Get it off my dish!” Is this is U.K. version of Green Eggs and Ham? Tinned Fish in Cans?

[@hufflepuffducks5719]

Green eggs and ham is a British thing though

[@24magiccarrot]

@@hufflepuffducks5719 Dr. Seuss was American.

[@hufflepuffducks5719]

@@24magiccarrot I didn't know that 😅 I thought Dr Seuss was British

[@krablord]

@@24magiccarrot But the boom series still exists and is well known in the UK- not like its a US only thing.

[@24magiccarrot]

@@krablord But it's not as Huffle ducks commented a "British thing" which was my point I didn't state that it was a US only thing I merely pointed out that it wasn't a British thing. However when most people state that something is a "specific nationality thing" they are usually referring to the region of origin and not just where the item is culturally significant. For example someone might say that the TV show friends is an American thing that doesn't mean that the Friends is only culturally significant in the US

[@AJvsEverything]

Jamie's love for Spam makes this Minnesotan incredibly happy...you're welcome, sir, from my state to your plate...

[@beckycaughel7557]

Yes,from another Minnesotan

[@samuraiduckie]

This was amazing! Please do a second episede, when you CAN 😉😂

[@srainy]

i honestly really like tinned tuna, i can eat them straight out of the tin. it's also delicious on a lot of things; eg rice, pasta, sandwich 🥰

[@Sgt_Glory]

I've made tinned tuna cakes with leftover mashed potato, breadcrumbs, couple eggs to bind, seasoned, capers, onions, etc. Tastes amazing.

[@LuminousCorruption]

The moment Ben warned "hot handle" I expected Mike to grab it.

[@SortedFood]

😂 he listened

[@cutepoisonjm]

Thank God it wasn't Barry, he certainly would've grabbed it 😳

[@altrix251]

I have rewatched this video over 20 times, and I keep coming back to it! More canned food please! Fish, meat and .. vegetables?

[@grahambirch8563]

As someone who has made Spam Carbonara before, when I was low on fridge items with the shops closed, I have got to say it's always worth keeping tins/cans of food there for emergencies or to bulk out dishes.

[@awayw3fly]

Honestly this was probably one of my favorite videos y’all have posted recently. Mike was as always hilarious but made a valid point at the end of wanting to do more of these, I’d like to see more of these as well. (Once this whole pandemic goes away of course and it’s safe for y’all to be back working.)

[@mitchellgehman4605]

As a university student finishing my grad degree, trying to get out with as little debt as possible, I'd love to see some more canned food recipes or hacks

[@vish2239]

" It's us holding us back " - Mike Huttlestone, ready to be the next dad.

[@paigechild240]

I actually love cooking with canned foods and meats! Saves me more trips to the store, and saves time with prep.

[@reecealdridge4247]

my grandad passed away last night from Coronavirus and your videos help get through this horrible time... keep up the amazing videos guys

[@niseplank4527]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@val2181]

Ben: that’s a seven pound tin of tuna Me: that does not look like 7lbs to me .... oh wait

[@gabsterforever13]

Took a minute for me to get it 😅

[@pulgimole5]

😂😂

[@lukasgoodrich9414]

matty - it isn’t exactly like you get to choose which measurement system you use mate

[@lukasgoodrich9414]

matty - I didn’t say that metric wasn’t better. I agree that it is. But regardless of whether or not a person decides to use metric or not - the roads here are still Miles per hour, the store still sells things in lbs, clothes are still measured in inches. Even if somebody in a country that uses imperial decides ‘hey, I want to just use metric’ (it is taught in school here. It’s not a matter of learning it, it’s already taught) they can’t do that bc the country overall decides for them

[@giantflyinghog3550]

@@Farquad76.547 You get to judge when you stop measuring in stone. ;)

[@lassewr]

I really had a yes-moment when I saw the confit de canard being opened. I caught on quite fast what it was and kept chuckling all the way until the second plate was uncovered. If you let the tin warm up in some water, until the fat turns liquid, its much easier to lift out and place one a tray and finish in the oven... But for gods sake make a hole in the top of the tin as the first thing. If you forget this and then let it reach an above room temperature, you risk creating a fat geyser in your kitchen. This is NOT fun. Just for your information. It also looks soo much more appetising when the fat is liquified and transparent. Just note that the meat will be more soft, when at higher temperatures and should be handled gently, when placing on the tray. I sometimes make it by my self, when duck legs are on sale. And I always save the duck fat when I’m making anything with duck. really good for potatoes or any confit roots. But first and foremost this is a brilliant way to get fast and tender duck. Often I prepare fresh duck legs (unfrozen) sous vide with a good scoop of cold fat in the vacuums bag (it makes a better seal when you don’t have to worry about semi liquid stuff escaping). When done I chill it as fast as possible and let it stay in the bag, in the fridge, until I want to use it. High temperature in order to get the crispy skin and don’t worry about underprepared meat. It’s already done. It just need the last touch with the skin.

[@Tazzie1312]

I thought it wass a canned chicken!

[@camerondenchfield8529]

Fat geyser? That's far too specific not to be a personal experience hahaha.

[@lassewr]

cameron denchfield yes... it was a terrible personal experience. It can not be advised to recreate that incident. Sooo much cleaning

[@Bryan_K_27435]

On top of that, get all that wonderful duck fat and roast some potatoes, vegetables, whatever in it and you'll have a wonderful dinner, just a pot to boil the potatoes and an oven and you're set for a wonderful dinner. Minimum fuss, maximum stonks for meals!

[@espyboy]

I was laughing so hard with the intermittent dramatic music every time stuff fell out of the last can

[@banderdash2702]

A bit late to the party, but one thing I love with tinned corned beef, is to put it in the bottom of a Pyrex dish, baked beans on top, fried/caramelised onions on top of that, mix it in with some thyme and then add a layer of cheesy mashed potato on top to almost make a corned beef pie. Sort of mixes it up if you have the ingredients for a corned beef hash but don't want a corned beef hash.

[@ricci-archibald]

i'm a strong believer in canned fish such as sardine. i can actually spend a lot for a good quality one. My Grd mother is a collector of canned sardines. it's a big thing. one of them worth Over 100€ now

[@aquatics117]

I literally live of tinned fish as my protien source, cheaper and quicker than chicken and a good source of omega 3 and usually it's got less mercury than fresh fish due to smaller fish being.

[@Lordmaniax357]

I'd actually be interested in what hacks could be done with "Cream of Mushroom" soup. I know it's practically a staple in North America for casseroles, and "one pot" dishes.

[@michaelhall5429]

You could reduce it, add extra mushrooms, grilled chicken, rocket (think you call it arugula?) lemon zest, white wine, broccoli, peas and make a nice pasta sauce. Most mass produced stuff has a ton of stabilisers in it so it should reduce well and not split. You only need two or three of the ingredients I listed to make it nice. I miss cheffing.

[@Ghost-Mom]

I usually buy a few cans of cream of mushroom, not to use as a soup but to go with meals. sometimes I make a sauce out of it, reduce it; add stock/herbs/spices. Sometimes I'll add it to rice, very simple, turns plain rice into something a bit less boring.

[@serasotasadie]

I feel like mushroom soup has been "hacked" to death, at least in the US. There are lots of "fancy" ways to use it. I like adding more mushroom stock, tons of garlic sauteed mushrooms of all types, fresh herbs and serving it with toast. For our family it was mixed with shredded chicken, topped with stove top stuffing and baked! Yum!!

[@heathers8565]

Cream of mushroom is the hack in and of itself

[@windrapier]

Cream of mushroom soup, ground beef, and some starch to put it over (my preference is instant mashed potatoes) Simple, quick recipe.

[@mjan1635]

I need you guys to know how much we appreciate that you are there for us in this difficult time, thanks boys ❤️

[@SortedFood]

🥰

[@brandonwenzel2844]

I love that Jamie brought up Salad Cream. He and James May need to do a cooking show all about the many uses of Salad Cream. Jamie and James.

[@nemayalesti9914]

Mike and Jamie's Reaction and the Song Changing on the Duck Confit was AWESOME HAHAAHAHAH cant it killed me HAHHAHA

[@DearAliya]

"There's something crunchy in it.." "I think you've lost a filling." 💀😂

[@DearAliya]

OMG the music at 12:35 😂😭

[@Ishabaal]

This was a tremendously good episode, they're all good, but this one really hit it right somehow.

[@Ghost-Mom]

the timing helps

[@Justmemie]

I think you should try surströmming like it's meant to be eaten and see if the prejudice towards it is unjustified lol. Some fresh potatoes, red onions, sour cream, chives and a little of the surströmming on top of a knäckebröd (hard flatbread) 👌🏻you're also meant to open it under water and rinse the fish 😉

[@kostpoliakov]

They already have tried Surströmming: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH7MhIiFeL9rrdU Actually, they've done it a few times - there were a couple "food hell" episodes with it as well...

[@WillThinkAboutIT]

Rinse the fish!? No such thing! Open it under water to prevent spray and catch some of the water soluble odors, yes, but you wouldn't rinse the fish any more than you would rinse brined crayfish.

[@GroinStrain_]

The fact that you need all those other extra ingredients to make surstromming taste nice says a lot. I tried surstromming about 6 years ago and I still remember and fear the smell. I still remember the deadly hiss and the salt and the utterly overwhelming stench

[@JEAN44030]

Charlie S The fact that you have to do all that to even make it eatable means everything it gets is definitely justified lmao

[@CupcakeGremlin]

“I LIKE TINNED MEAT” *gags & flinches away from next can* Poor Jamie

[@thepartnerincrime]

Would love a series or book entirely of Ben cheffing canned food. Would be really handy, particularly in these weird Covid times!

[@Psychlopic]

The music choice during the Duck Leg Confit bit was amazing! Had me in stitches!

[@maxhohn5570]

I watched that segment an innumerable amount of times because I found it so hilarious and side splitting! My neighbors were probably wondering what on earth I was doing, I was so loud XD

[@wenw.8638]

Yes my compliments for the music choices

[@markgaudry7549]

Jamie is everyman. I grew up eating like this and still do. Tinned corned beef is a luxury item for me as I have to get the imported stuff and it is a bit expensive for my budget now. Kippers. Pickled herring. Jars of pickled pigs feet eaten with buttermilk on the side. Canned slam loo n. Pacific saury from Korea. So many good things in tins. Try a cup of milk with a nob of butter and a small can. Of oysters salt and. Pepper Heat and serve. That is an old depression recipe from when oysters were cheap. Beans tomatoes corn with the right seasoning is a great vegan meal. Go on for us Jamie. I am right with 6ou.

[@dahlia9247]

Jamie: “I actually really like that.” Ben: “That was not supposed to happen.” Were they not supposed to like it after you cooked it? 😂

[@croseven17]

Ben didn't cook the sardines. Those were sardine straight out of the tin and that was why Ben was suprised. But portuguese fish tin industry (tuna and sardine) is quite diverse and popular choice to have at home! ;)

[@reginabaptista7402]

@@croseven17 Iberian fish tin industry would've been more correct since the label of those sardines were Spanish

[@na195097]

Omg! Tinned pass it on! When quarantine is over, we need it

[@JdHol67]

When the lockdown is over you should do a blind taste test of tinned vs fresh

[@hannahfreeman8278]

Yesss

[@MaddizonDannie]

I love using canned food when I cook because of how SHOCKED people are by how good canned food can be. And how it doesn't taste like metal ;D

[@deaaqua86]

I watch a lot of cooking shows and competitions and they use canned food often and manage to make it delicious. If done right it's great.

[@Exayevie]

Ben: "That's a seven pound tin of tuna." Me, an American: "How do you fit seven pounds of fish into something that size?!" (I'm normally quicker than this, but I didn't get it until Mike said "a lot of money" 😂)

[@junkmalme]

Me, also an American: had the same initial thought

[@bcaye]

Wow

[@stecky87]

Yea, I did the same thing . . . glad to know I'm not alone

[@Lillith.]

That visual is amazing.

[@GlittzGlam7]

Let's face it boys. Everyone's favorite tin is the tin of condensed milk.

[@travelswithsi8932]

Oh yes, love condensed milk

[@anniee6616]

and cold s'ketti

[@carpii]

even better if you boil it for an hour or two first

[@carpediem5232]

For me it's tinned tomatoes, then coconut milk, but condensed milk is definitely in my top 5.

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

Yeah, totally! Though even for me it was too much when I watched a friend drink two tins in a row as if they were two glasses of water...

[@kwoylee5617]

God, that was one of the funniest videos I have ever seen. The editing and music around the 12 minute mark (the duck) had me literally crying with laughter.

[@cynicalcitizen8315]

Good on you, Jamie. Canned meat, when properly prepared, is awesome.

[@sarahbee6758]

When I was in Sicily, I was recommended to try (Tinned) tuna and onion pizza. I abhor any sort of canned meat, but I tried it and it remains my favorite pizza ever. I’ve never been able to recreate it at home, sadly 😢 I should try again.

[@SortedFood]

You should give it a go!

[@JustLoveForMe]

My dad makes homemade pizza from time to time (admittedly a very British version with a thick doughy crust, not proper pizza but delicious in it's own way 😂) and he often tops it with frozen prawns and tinned tuna and anchovies, it's quick and easy and if you like seafood, a really tasty combo 🙂

[@JudyCZ]

When, if not now. ;) My boyfriend had some great fried filled pancakes years ago and we never got around to try and recreate it but now, stuck at home, now is the time. Good luck!

[@RunaaSteinamrk]

Mike and Jamie with the corn beef and spam is literally me an my husband a few days ago. My husband even said the thing about the sharp edges and the white stuff 🤯😅 Also, canned mackerel in tomato sauce, just like the tuna you tried, is a staple bread topping in most homes in my country 🙂 bread + butter + mackerel, and if you are fancy, + mayonnaise + lemon juice.

[@table4glasses]

Smørrebrød? :)

[@RunaaSteinamrk]

@@table4glasses Well, I wouldn't call tomato mackerel smørrebrød. Smørrebrød, at least how I'm used to it, is a bit more fancy (and expensive) with things like fish fillet, remoulade, caviar and decorative orange slices or cucumber slices 🙂

[@airysama8812]

@@RunaaSteinamrk I gotta ask how does that taste? As it sounds completely odd to me, not in a bad way but in a way of 'i have absolutely no idea what this would taste like' way. Is the flavor of the fish completely lost? As that's my only guess.

[@MastersApprentices]

I'd love to see some behind the scenes for stuff like this, seeing the chef's reactions to opening the products and their process to turn it into something tasty :)

[@organicgrains]

Mike's Dr. Seuss style fish rant is THE BEST!

[@kjokjojessica]

Mike about Jamie's use of canned meat: You're the only person that eats like this. Me: Sounds like someone hasn't been to the south US.

[@bcaye]

Everywhere in the US really. Who doesn't keep a few cans of tuna, sardines or mackerel?

[@BloodSprite-tan]

well you'd think so considering they live in england? and use pounds for money. spam is just wonderful. i love the cheaper generic brands more though, they just have more fat and flavor. well it depends honestly.

[@benanderson89]

Hell, the rest of the UK outside of their London bubble eats tinned food like it's going out of style. It's not uncommon for Northern England to make pies out of tinned meats. Corned Beef and Potato with lashings of gravy, some mustard and steamed veggies is so damn good with a pint on the side.

[@Elchansan]

Was expecting musubi when they pulled out the spam.

[@sakitrain7766]

You guys have no idea the relief I had when Mike said he didn't know how to open that tin with the key. 😂

[@Nat-qj6cr]

Why relief? Corn beef just reminds me of some of the best trips with my Dad camping.

[@wenw.8638]

Corn beef was a staple food for camping. My parents make a delicious ‘spaghetti bolognese’ with it and put it in a carrot, onion and potato mash. So it is in those two dishes that I like it, because of nostalgia.

[@sakitrain7766]

@@Nat-qj6cr I wasn't talking about the corn beef itself. I like tinned foods actually but since I was young the only easy-open tins I encountered were like that of Spam (like that of canned sodas/drinks) and not the one with key (the one Mike didnt know how to open). Then, once a upon a time, young me was hungry. Since I had no prior knowledge that kind of easy-open tin existed, I screwed up, almost cut myself, and resigned to using a can opener then a knife for its corners. 😂 Thus, the relief knowing somebody else doesn't know how to open it consumed me. Lol.

[@DungeonMistressC]

I love making corn beef hash! Especially in the fall with red potatoes and red onion and then I get a runny egg over the top with a hit of hot sauce- So good, perfect way to warm up

[@happykitty11]

I'm a spam lover but I have to admit I gasped out loud when Jamie BIT THE WHOLE HUNK OF SPAM

[@projectmicky1226]

I’ve actually been rewatching these because I’ve been coming up with recipes and go-to’s with cans. With how hard it is to want to eat at home when takeout is so convenient for people like me who work a lot and have some health issues making it hard to use my hands for more than a few minutes at a time, cans are coming in handy. I’ve started ‘cheat’ recipes that sub in canned goods or every day ‘easy’ foods like Ramen but leveled up into a real chicken soup. I even made leftover Turkey biscuits and gravy using dried herbs and canned vegetables.

[@briannehunt6189]

Love to see food baked in the background and something rising in a bowl under a tea towel.

[@tiinah5602]

Thank you guys so much for keeping up with all these videos and Instagram stories! They're really keeping me entertaned while spending every night by myself at home ☺️

[@SortedFood]

Are you isolating alone? If so that must be super tough. Glad we can help you in some small way :)

[@tiinah5602]

@@SortedFood Yup, I'm now more glad than ever about the fact that KZbin and all these different platforms for communication exist!

[@Golgiaparatus2]

Mike: *Disrespects spam Hawaii would like to know your location

[@EvaMaster101]

Minnesota too

[@endymallorn]

@@EvaMaster101 There is a reason everyone from Austin I know goes down to MoA on Rendering Day (unless they work in the plant), though.

[@christianmillendez1992]

i'd have grown up eating spam straight out of the can if my mom hadn't put a stop to it.

[@robinbeak2436]

korea too

[@wjs7902]

Preach! Corned beef and spam is so amazingggg!

[@ms3Gem]

I ❤️❤️❤️ corned beef! Gone thru 2 cans already! Microwave it with some sliced onions, and spread it on toast, so so yummy! It's been my go-to during this lockdown period.

[@izzy1221]

I support Jamie and his appreciation of tinned food. Fruit cocktail is great, tinned tuna is great and spam is DELICIOUS.

[@MaeHersh]

The way Jamie cringed hearing a tinned Durian 😂 As for me, tinned foods can be gross sometimes but when it comes to survival, it's a food you can depend on.

[@skullandcrossstitch]

Days like these make me really appreciate the editting on these videos, y'all had me literally crying laughing in the breakroom at work - *props*

[@arbiterally101]

After this video, honestly I'd love to see you lads take a crack at MRE meals for a one-off. They're interesting to prepare, and they sit in a weird place as tinned or packaged food that's made to be cooked in the field, and quickly at that. Even so, they're remarkably high quality nowadays.

[@maryjoyspohrer9011]

I would LOVE to see that!

[@gabrielareyesjusino1732]

As a Caribbean islander, I agree with Jamie, Spam is AMAZING

[@Dustycelt]

Irish spring rolls using the corned beef, cabbage and Swiss cheese. It's delicious.

[@serasotasadie]

Irish nachos, corned beef over potato wedges with sour cream, cheese and chives!

[@kirbyfreak23]

Yes please, more things with tinned stuff. It lasts ages, but most of the time I just don't know what to do with it

[@netron896]

wow as someone from eastern europe that gets 90% of fish from can I was very suprised that they were put off from canned fish ( and i even lived in oxford for a year)

[@TheQueerTailor]

I come from the Pacific Northwest, which has a huge supply of fresh fish, but there are lots of things that tinned fish is just better for, like kippered herring or flakes tuna in a sandwich

[@skilletborne]

You can tell who grew up middle class, and who grew up working class here Made respect for Jamie, there's nothing wrong with a tinned fruit cocktail or peaches. They're so nice.

[@skilletborne]

There's no way duck confit is any different in a tupperware or in a tin