Anyone try and actually enjoy Surstromming? Gonna try some for shits and giggles with friends so I’m curious as an avid tin/seafood lover
Anyone try and actually enjoy Surstromming? Gonna try some for shits and giggles with friends so I’m curious as an avid tin/seafood lover
by GildDigger
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hanami_doggo
Tyler did
seasonal_jesus
Open can outside. These have a tendency to squirt when opened
imf4rds
Good luck to you. And do it outside.
redhairedgal4
Let us know what you thought and if you liked it!
maybenomaybe
Yes, a Swedish friend introduced it to me at a midsummer festival. We ate it with potatoes on bread. It tastes absolutely fine. Just fishy, as one might expect.
jankoho
I am once bought it for my brother birthday kinda like experience present. It was red wolf brand. Actually we kinda liked it. We expected it to be much worse and with combination of potatoes, herbs and such was quite nice. On its own it was just bit too salty but not disgusting. But I am kind of person that likes smelly cheese as well. So maybe its connected. But in general like 10 people we were all tasting it said it was not as terible as people in videos make it to be.
cali_marc
It’s not meant for straight out of the can consumption …. Afaik they make a spread with it
xszander
The issue is that some cans bought overseas have fermented for too long in there. Some to the point barely any fish is actually left in the can. Those are usually the ones people despise. While the good cans are well, pretty good.
AppexRedditor
I’ve never tried it, but I think it’s important to open them under water
Bbrasklapp
Surströmming enjoyer here. Ask me anything.
Pro tip: these cans should be stored in the fridge. They’re semi/cold preserved, unlike sardines and tuna.
Many tins that find their way overseas have not been stored properly, making the enzymatic process accelerate and turning the fish into gray goop. The fish should be firm and intact when opening. You probably won’t be sick from eating surströmming goop, but it’s not the way it was meant to be. You can see these tins in “gag/puke videos” on youtube, where the tin’s contents is just gray matter.
Also worth noting from the comments of that Atomic Shrimp video. Surstromming isn’t a shelf stable item even though it’s sold in a can. If yours isnt delivered cold and you don’t store it cold, you aren’t getting the real experience.
mut1n1fn1
Be sure to open a tin for lunch in the office break room for everyone to enjoy
Hardcore_Daddy
Watch the Atomic Shrimp video on it for a more normal way to eat it that isnt dramaticized for youtube
KernunQc7
Youtuber atomic shrimp tried it a month ago ( proper opening procedure ). Apparently, it’s pretty good and a lot of people were eating adulterated product, hence the smell/taste ( his looked very fresh )
His words: not terrible, pickled fish.
Ok-Marionberry9588
Have only eaten it once but it just tastes like fish. I found the cold potatoes and hard thinbread way worse than the actual surströmming and is the main reason why I won’t have it again (+there’s other comparable tinned fish that are way easier to prepare and enjoy)
MSD101
It’s delicious when you eat it properly. All the challenge videos of people trying it are incredibly overexaggerated for views. While I did open it underwater, didn’t find the smell to be anywhere near as bad as people led me to believe. I’d eat it pretty often if it wasn’t 50+ dollars to have it imported from Sweden.
Charming_Archer6689
Yeah the smell is terrible but the taste is not that bad nor as intense as one would maybe expect based on the smell.
Helpful-Blueberry-35
Still convinced this is a nationwide prank on foreigners.
25 Comments
Tyler did
Open can outside. These have a tendency to squirt when opened
Good luck to you. And do it outside.
Let us know what you thought and if you liked it!
Yes, a Swedish friend introduced it to me at a midsummer festival. We ate it with potatoes on bread. It tastes absolutely fine. Just fishy, as one might expect.
I am once bought it for my brother birthday kinda like experience present. It was red wolf brand. Actually we kinda liked it. We expected it to be much worse and with combination of potatoes, herbs and such was quite nice. On its own it was just bit too salty but not disgusting. But I am kind of person that likes smelly cheese as well. So maybe its connected. But in general like 10 people we were all tasting it said it was not as terible as people in videos make it to be.
It’s not meant for straight out of the can consumption …. Afaik they make a spread with it
The issue is that some cans bought overseas have fermented for too long in there. Some to the point barely any fish is actually left in the can. Those are usually the ones people despise. While the good cans are well, pretty good.
I’ve never tried it, but I think it’s important to open them under water
Surströmming enjoyer here. Ask me anything.
Pro tip: these cans should be stored in the fridge. They’re semi/cold preserved, unlike sardines and tuna.
Many tins that find their way overseas have not been stored properly, making the enzymatic process accelerate and turning the fish into gray goop. The fish should be firm and intact when opening. You probably won’t be sick from eating surströmming goop, but it’s not the way it was meant to be. You can see these tins in “gag/puke videos” on youtube, where the tin’s contents is just gray matter.
Pro tip 2: eat it with crisp bread, potatoes, chives, onion and sour cream for [authentic experience](https://fiskkungen.se/images/zoom/fiskkungen2-84346.jpg)
Just as you wouldn’t eat a fistful of blue cheese, truffles or caviar, surströmming too is best enjoyed in small amounts together with condiments.
Pro tip 3: Watch this surströmming connoisseur to learn how to prepare and enjoy it: https://youtu.be/AGRyr8yIo9w?si=r4sSJMJJihGbMulO
Atomic Shrimp giving it a try: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZfQn5gVXOo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZfQn5gVXOo)
People have the tendency to overplay their reactions to this one for views.
Is it pickled?! Very curious!!
This guy does a very good video on how to eat and enjoy it authentically https://youtu.be/AGRyr8yIo9w?si=VWa7wXyWWhp-DpAR
Don’t open and eat indoors.
I am so glad you posted the photo of the fish in the tin – I have a Swedish store in Plano – if they have it I’ll get it
This is a good level-headed review where a British guy gave it the best chance to enjoy it.
https://youtu.be/PZfQn5gVXOo
Also worth noting from the comments of that Atomic Shrimp video. Surstromming isn’t a shelf stable item even though it’s sold in a can. If yours isnt delivered cold and you don’t store it cold, you aren’t getting the real experience.
Be sure to open a tin for lunch in the office break room for everyone to enjoy
Watch the Atomic Shrimp video on it for a more normal way to eat it that isnt dramaticized for youtube
Youtuber atomic shrimp tried it a month ago ( proper opening procedure ). Apparently, it’s pretty good and a lot of people were eating adulterated product, hence the smell/taste ( his looked very fresh )
His words: not terrible, pickled fish.
Have only eaten it once but it just tastes like fish. I found the cold potatoes and hard thinbread way worse than the actual surströmming and is the main reason why I won’t have it again (+there’s other comparable tinned fish that are way easier to prepare and enjoy)
It’s delicious when you eat it properly. All the challenge videos of people trying it are incredibly overexaggerated for views. While I did open it underwater, didn’t find the smell to be anywhere near as bad as people led me to believe. I’d eat it pretty often if it wasn’t 50+ dollars to have it imported from Sweden.
Yeah the smell is terrible but the taste is not that bad nor as intense as one would maybe expect based on the smell.
Still convinced this is a nationwide prank on foreigners.