This can of Patagonia Provisions Smoked Mussels has been lingering on my shelf for a while. I got them at Whole Foods a couple of months ago when they were on sale. I really liked their spicy mussels, and hoped these would be as good.
Initial impression upon opening the can: 4.9/5.
These look good. Smell good, too. The aroma of the sea and smoke combined. They look like they're in some kind of golden sauce. The ingredients say mussels, mussel broth, EVOO, water, salt, natural wood smoke.
Contrary to package direction, I ate them straight from the can. I counted twelve mussels, give or take one. They are firm and meaty.
Now for the taste. The non-mussel ingredients have somehow combined into this velvety, salty, buttery goodness that the smoke complements but doesn't overpower. It's almost like a New England style chowder in a can. I want to open another can right now, but don't have one.
Main Takeaways
- A taste of the sea in a can
- Nice meaty mussels
- Flavor combination greater than the sum of its parts
See it at Amazon. The price there isn't too bad right now. The sale at WF put the Prime member price under $6.
Brand: Patagonia Provisions
Description: Patagonia Provisions Smoked Mussels in EVOO
Species: N/S
Country of Origin: Spain
Source: FAO27, Northeast Atlantic
Skin/Bones: No/No
Net Wt: 4.2 oz.
Price Range: $7-8