Initially reluctant: cod liver

Like many here have expressed hesitation about trying their first sardines, I felt that way about cod liver. In fact, I was pretty sure I would hate it, but I also wanted to try it. When u/hobohobbies gave me this can of Minnow cod liver, it was my chance to take the plunge, once and for all.

I suspected that it would be the texture more than the taste that would not appeal to me (and I must say that its appearance didn't help at all), but I took a tiny taste straight from the can. Indeed, that texture was a bit, uh, liver-y. I decided I needed a base for it that had as much texture as possible. Sigdal Everything crispbreads, which are super seedy, did the trick. I spread the liver on and topped with pickled onions and relish.

Next I put some on Kettle dill pickle chips, and I didn't even need the relish. Perfect crunchy combo for hiding the livery-ness.

By the time I finished those, the amazing richness and flavor had won me over, and I was scraping the corners of the can with a finger and licking it off. I have been converted after only one can! Thank you, u/hobohobbies, for the nudge!