lilypad Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Do you just open the can and eat them right out of the can, or do you have to do something to them? I told you it was dumb - I just have no idea and for some reason find them to be incredibly intimidating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Eat out of the can, no need even for a plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee Lee Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Personally, I rinse and drain my canned fishes, but that's mostly a learned behavior from my grandfather while I was growing up. You don't need to, I just feel like it's less messy sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilypad Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thank you! I just didn't want to open then, try them, and THEN realize they needed to be cooked or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghan Darby Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Sardines are the ultimate to-go food (unless you have a shared office space!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Arsenault Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 My dad always are them right out of the can (but on toasted bread with butter!). I'll have to try them on their own sometime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki_chase Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 i've done the sardines, and am quite happy with them. i was wondering if smoked oysters are a good addition/substitute for sardines? nutritionally speaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunna Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I've never had sardines. What do they taste like? Are they really fishy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kecia Lynn Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Dang...I just wrote up my Whole 30 top 10 staples and completely forgot about sardines... Do they taste fishy? Usually, yes...but some brands are fishier-tasting than others. The best brand of plain sardines (in water) I liked was Brunswick. Theirs were pretty hefty in size too compared to others. I ended up eating more kippers than sardines though. Kippers are smoked herring and taste great on top of scrambled eggs. They were my breakfast meat substitute (for bacon) during my Whole 30. I also liked Trader Joe's smoked trout but it's a little pricey. I tried smoked oysters once. They were okay taste-wise but I wasn't keen on the texture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunna Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks Kecia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra L Mort Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 IMO, the two big things to pay attention to are whether they've been skinned & boned and what they're packed in. Bones are super high in calcium, but the skin is fishier. Toss up depending on your tolerance for fishy tasting fish. Fish packed in unsalted water are the mildest tasting. Many people like the ones canned in tomato sauce, though I don't. I like the olive oil ones, especially smoked ones. And the soybean oil ones aren't likely to be eaten by anybody here, but they're ICKY ICKY ICKY. I don't know if there are other options. I used to eat them plain on crackers, but I haven't thought of what else to eat them on, so they're gathering dust in my closet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunezillasbride Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Hi Sandra! I used to love eating my tuna on crackers, and I've made a really simple switch! I now make cucumber 'crackers' (just sliced cucumber rounds) they don't have a strong flavour, but they still give you a satisfying crunch. Sometimes I'll sprinkle salt & pepper on them to 'spice' it up and make it more cracker-like. Try it and see if you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cysgr8 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I like mine with guacamole and lemon juice, salt & pepper if needed. I'm going to try to start eating them daily since im concerned about my calcium intake. I dont eat enough dark leafy greens or dried herbs to get above 500g, nor am i much interested in bone broth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunna Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I opened up the can of sardines yesterday and there were bones & I freaked out & threw them away. Are they supposed to have bones!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kecia Lynn Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Yes, they're supposed to have bones AND you're supposed to eat them! They're not like the bones you find in other fish, the ones that are removed when filleting. They're kind of soft in that they don't really crunch (much). The bones are a big reason why sardines are considered a good source of calcium. Give 'em another shot! And while I'm here, I'm happy to report that Trader Joe's smoked herring is pretty damn good...you get two meaty, hefty pieces. ETA: Trader Joe's smoked herring is packed in canola oil, which (I believe) isn't Whole-30 compliant. Sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamra Wysocki-Niimi Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 If the bones freak you out, you can put the sardines in a bowl and mash them up with some avocado and even add onions, cucumber, hard boiled egg, evoo, lemon juice or balsamic vinegar and stir it all up into a sort of salad. This would be awesome on the cucumber "crackers" mention above or on top of a salad or rolled up in a lettuce leaf -- or straight from the bowl. You won't be able to tell there are bones in there and you'll still get the nutritional benefits from eating them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimS Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I've tried a lot of varieties of sardines, and by far my favorite is Wild Planet wild sardines packed in extra virgin olive oil. You can find them at Whole Foods and some other places. The taste is way better than most other brands I've tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orianaoracle Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 If the bones freak you out, you can put the sardines in a bowl and mash them up with some avocado and even add onions, cucumber, hard boiled egg, evoo, lemon juice or balsamic vinegar and stir it all up into a sort of salad. This would be awesome on the cucumber "crackers" mention above or on top of a salad or rolled up in a lettuce leaf -- or straight from the bowl. You won't be able to tell there are bones in there and you'll still get the nutritional benefits from eating them. I know this is an old post, but having just started the Whole 30 today, I have to say this is such great advice! I've never eaten sardines before, but I had a package of Wild Planet ones in my cupboard for a rainy day. I did what Tamra suggested and served the "spread" in lettuce leaves. I also sliced up some kohlrabi and ate it on top of the slices. It was a great way to mask the sardines! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted July 19, 2013 Moderators Share Posted July 19, 2013 I too was wary of the sardines, and they turned out to be a LIFESAVER on my Whole30. Not only do they actually, surprisingly taste quite good, they are the most portable protein out there. I just eat it out of the can (sometimes I drain the liquid first) with a fork. My favorites are the Wild Planet sardines in water. And yes, pairing it with avocado is quite a good suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeautifulMonster Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I am so glad somebody asked this, because I was also wondering how to eat the darned things! Having my first can today as part of Meal 1. Any ideas on how to incorporate them into hot dishes? Just use as you would tuna? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I used to love sardines with mustard and now I just can't stomach sardines.. instant gag reflex every time I try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottagequeen Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 still love sardines with mustard. Was looking for ways to use them this whole 30. Thanks OP for bringing this up! New things to try... I bet zucchini slices would be good too as crackers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted February 1, 2015 Administrators Share Posted February 1, 2015 I bought kohlrabi the other day which is an amazing delivery vehicle for sardines, tuna, salmon, olive dip, babaganoush etc. They peel easily, are nearly flavourless but SUPER crunchy and they keep in the fridge forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottagequeen Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 ok, stayed late at sisters house trying to setup my mom's new printer. Had to fix an easy supper so made a salad and opened a can of Wild Planet sardines in olive oil... I will eat themfor the protein, but... really don't care for them. Guess I just have a preference for the mustard ones and these are smokey flavored. Oh well, now I know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanaP Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I eat sardines for lunch at work, with any kind of salad/grated carrots/beetroots/mushrooms... and olives or avocado Really easy to store in my desk! I buy the ones in olive oil; depending on the brands the sardines can be small or bigger, personally I prefer the smaller ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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