Mackerel Variety 6-Pk, 4.05 oz Cans, Skinless & Boneless

First off I'm a fan of King Oscar. Their sardines and tuna are too notch so I thought I'd give this a try. So glad I did, this mackerel is excellent. Very delicious. Just the right amount of olive oil carries a tasty flavor that envelopes the chunks of meat tightly packed in the tin with sliced olives. A firm texture you have to pry the solid chunks out to eat. This adds up to a wonderful out of the can treat for a snack and on the go ease of use; though I do use hot sauce it's not needed here. There's a mix of four different flavors in this variety pack. Mediterranean was the first I grabbed at random so I'm excited to see what the others are like. I have no doubt they will all be as great as the first one. Long live the King!

As far as taste and quality you cannot do better than King Oscar brand in my opinion. Many other brands of canned fish have cans that can contain toxins, like Polar's sardines I believe. As far as flavors in this box I like all of them. The lemon is subtle and fresh not fake, the Jalapeño is zippy and perfect for dips and salads, the Mediterranean is my favorite and I put it on/in everything. The plain flavor is usually eaten first right out of the can with some crackers, use the oil in these cans! Its flavorful and perfect for recipes. Sadly mackrel is kind of expensive otherwise I would live off it.

I am not paid to write this and have no affiliation with this company. I'm not kidding when I say I have eaten some of the worst food on the planet because that is what I do. I used to travel A LOT and would have to take non-perishable food with me. Now, with several medically necessary diets in this house it gets tough sometimes to find some "excellent" tasting tinned food as it's really not an easy thing to accomplish but I will try any food once. This is packed with protein, not hormones or antibiotics. Its Kosher no-GMO wild caught with a BPA-NI can and its a product of Poland where at least they try not kill you with pesticides/hormones/antibiotic/GMO stuff before its even digested. I tried the variety pack of boneless skinless Mackerel and it truly is boneless and skinless. Its also NOT fishy, slimy, gooey or gross. It is the absolute best tasting, mild tasting tinned fish I have found and honestly I used to prefer Salmon but this just moved up into my regular food plan. Is it worth the cost? Yes, especially if you are trying to eat "clean" or "cleaner". I think the kiddos would like this product because it is very mild.

The Mediterranean style is my favorite. The lemon is overpowering to me. The Jalapeno doesn't doesn't add anything. Overall good quality mackerel. You get large pieces, and the texture is spot on.

I’m not a fan of sardines and tuna is just okay, but I really like this mackerel, and it helps me get some omega 3s into my diet. I’ve never noticed any bones, and the texture is more like tuna (which is a good thing imo). I can grab a can and throw it onto a bed of lettuce for a quick, satisfying, and healthy lunch. The Mediterranean is my favorite but I like them all, even the jalapeño. I’m a wimp when it comes to spicy food and assumed it would be hot, but it’s very mild with a nice hint of jalapeño flavor. Just a warning, however—my husband can’t stand the smell, so be prepared with some gum or a toothbrush if eating around others!

These are very good, and at a relatively inexpensive price point compared to most tinned fish.

9/2 Update: We got our 2nd Sampler and I tried my own can of Jalapeño, I ate the entire tin. Oh my goodness this can was a little more spicy, but it could have been the peppery arugula. I do wish the price would go down, but we’re here for a 12 pack of Jalapeño ♥️ Original review: 1) Lemon - I really wanted to try this one (so my hubby gave me the entire tin). My man johnny wontons on YouTube said this was his favorite. There was so much oil/lemon scent I had to dump all the oil out. Smelled and tasted very lemony but not dry at all. I give it 4⭐️ 2) Jalapeño - not so spicy it blew my head off, really very flavorful. Two jalapeños on top when you open the tin, without the seeds, not so much oil like the lemon. My husband took the biggest portion of jalapeño because I don’t like spicy and he wanted this the most. Just the right amount of spice for me. We both give 5⭐️ Mediterranean - by far this is our favorite, the olives, peppers, herbs and just the right amount of oil. We both give 5⭐️ We were taste testing this batch, and my hubby ate the jalapeño and a tin of Mediterranean with crackers and the lemon and some jalapeño were for me with my favorite tomatoes. Thankfully we can get Mediterranean and Olive Oil in our local ShopRite, ACME and Target. Will we get a 12 pack, I wish they were not so expensive or we would definitely get a 12 ok of both the Mediterranean and Jalapeño. I also wish Lemon and Jalapeño were available in our local stores.

Tasty, flakey,good omega 3s & protein,pair with cheese & olives!