One day, I will find the quintessential canned smoked oyster. Today is not that day. Don't get me wrong, these Chicken of the Sea Smoked Oysters in Oil weren't terrible, just not particularly remarkable.
Initial impression upon opening the can: 4/5.
The size was small to about about average, 17 or so in the can. But the can is packed quite full. I couldn't see them fitting any more in there. The oil is neutral, and listed as "cottonseed and/or sunflower", which is common for tinned smoked oysters. There's not much of an aroma to them.
For smoked oysters, they weren't particularly smoky tasting. The texture was typical of most supermarket brands, a little mealy rather than meaty. Eaten on crackers, and served with other snacky foods, they would be OK.
The search continues.
Brand: Chicken of the Sea
Description: Smoked Oysters in Oil
Species: N/S
Country of Origin: N/S
Source: N/S
Skin/Bones: N/A
Net Wt: 3.75 oz.
Price Range: $2-3