Mackerel is always a welcome change of pace. And this King Oscar Royal Fillets Mackerel in Sweet Thai Chili Sauce fits the bill nicely. I don't remember where I got this, but seems like it was around $2.50.
Initial impression upon opening the can: 4.5/5.
The can is reasonably full. As with the KO Mackerel in Olive Oil, the meat is in chunks, not sliced like other brands. The pieces of meat are kind of fused together. No real aroma to speak of. The deep red sauce is mildly sweet with just a fleeting touch of heat.
Firmer than canned tuna, the texture more like barbecue pulled pork. I'd wager that if I offered you a bite on a cracker and told you it was barbecue pork, or even char siu pork, you wouldn't disagree. A definite re-buy.
See it on Amazon. Sold in lots of 12 only, but that puts them under $2.75 a can. Still a bargain.
Brand: King Oscar
Description: Mackerel in Thai Chili Sauce
Species: North Atlantic mackerel
Country of Origin: Poland
Source: FAO27, Northeast Atlantic
Skin/Bones: No/No
Net Wt: 4.05 oz.
Price Range: $2-3