Brunswick Sardines in Olive Oil with Hot Peppers, 3.75 oz Can - Boneless Butterflied Sardine Fillets - Wild Caught - 16g Protein per Serving - Gluten Free, Keto Friendly (Pack of 6)

We've been trying every wild-caught sardine can known to mankind that is in olive oil or water...and doesn't have a reproductive harm warning. These Brunswick Hot Pepper sardines are a new firm favorite. We had tried the red chili Brunswick sardines and liked them so much, decided to give these a try, once we realized that the "Soybean" oil (in title of listing), is no longer true. They are now in olive oil. (Our order was in May 2023.) The sardines: These are boneless, skinless herring filets. (Herring are sardines, just slightly larger, so often fileted rather than canned whole.) The texture is not as firm as whole sardines, but not mushy. If you've had Brunswic kippered herring, it's like that. These are much better than the King Oscar's, Bar Harbor or Chicken of the Sea, three brands that we tried recently and all were disqualified because of mushy texture...and some for just plain weird flavors, too. (We can not see how people like the well-rated King Oscar's Mediterannean at all. Off putting texture and strange taste.) We've pretty much figured out that for filets, we like Brunswick the best. The oil: The Amazon title says Soybean Oil, too bad they haven't changed it, because these are definitely Olive oil. Olive Oil is the 2nd ingredient, but interestingly, these are not nearly as oily as many fish. Probably because this can also has vinegar. That means you have a slightly acidic taste. It's almost as if this can is in a mild, serrano pepper vinaigrette. It's really awesome! The flavor: Marvelous, slightly acidic with a nice, warm heat coming from the green serrano peppers. The heat for a chili loving person would be classified as mild. But, the warmth does linger in the mouth, which I very much enjoy. If you've ever bought mild green chilis in a can, the peppers here LOOK like those mild greens, but they add more lingering warmth. The can and presentation: The can opens very easily, you don't want a can you have to jerk open, because the chance of fishy oil spilling on your clothes or co-worker is a real concern. (Ask me how I know.) Upon opening, there's a beautiful display of lovely filets. The price: On Subscribe & Save, we paid about 1.88 per can, as we bought the box of 12. We can't find these any cheaper at our local grocery stores. And most don't carry this flavor. Alternative Brunswick flavor option: The Mild Red Peppers. Everything about this review is true of the Brunswick Mild Red Peppers except for the flavor profile. Nicely, the red peppers can does come in a paper box instead of the plastic film wrap...AND you get 4.4 oz instead of the 3.75 oz in the green one reviewed here. The red flavor is clean, no vinegar and has a nice warmth from the red chilis. I think it's a bit less spicy than the green in that you don't have any lingering chili "warmth" in your mouth after eating. I'd love it if they'd add vinegar to a red chili flavor, that bit of vinegar in the green one is the bomb. Locally, the red seem a bit more expensive by about 50 cents. Finally....our new favorite "whole" sardine brand is FLOWER Brand from Morocco. It has a mild chili-clove flavor that is subtle but delicious. Firm, whole fish. Pricey though at around 3.55 per can with Subscribe and Save, Pack of 5.

Awesome product. I use these, mixed with fat free chicken breast as a excellent source of protein, omega 3s and creatine, as muscle support for my workouts. Best price I've found anywhere.

These are real proper kind of sardines, tasty and with affordable price. I will order again.

A lot drier than expected. The oil doesn’t permeate the fish. Very little olive oil flavor. Not oily. Flavor was mild not salty. Note: "Sardine" is a general term for various small, oily fish, most of which are actually small species of herring.

These were great for my dog. Sorry if you wanted my opinion as a human consumer--I can barely tolerate tuna fish. My dog had no problem appreciating the smell, freshness, or the nutrition. He liked the fact that the cans were easy to open considering the fact that he has no thumbs and I did it for him. There were a few residual bones I had to pick out. I suppose they are as fresh as canned fish can be. There are plenty of omega 3s in sardines. That nutritional aspect was important for my dog's coat and joints. The texture was just a little mushy but he did not seem to mind. When I yell "STINKY FISH" he comes a running.

These sardines are delicious, not a strong smell and nice and meaty. I've tried quite a few other brands and these are my favorite. I will be ordering again.

2 out of 12. Not bad for being shipped in a sack, I guess. Won't be doing that again. Have had these herring before. Good stuff. UPDATE: Must have got a bad batch because these hard, dry, and salty. Also found another can dented. I'll keep my review at three stars because these don't reflect my usual experience.

Delicious, shipping was really quick and the product is really good. They do have a little skin on them if that freaks anybody out it I don’t mind that at all, but no bones. Taste really good.

Do not buy! Says Sardines in the packaging and Description but it’s “Herring” in the ingredient and its super bland in taste