Brunswick Sardines in Spring Water, 3.75 oz Can (Pack of 12) - Boneless Butterflied Sardine Fillets - Wild Caught - 18g Protein per Serving - Gluten Free, Keto Friendly

We've been trying every wild-caught sardine can known to mankind that is in olive oil or water...and doesn't have a reproductive harm warning. These Brunswick Hot Pepper sardines are a new firm favorite. We had tried the red chili Brunswick sardines and liked them so much, decided to give these a try, once we realized that the "Soybean" oil (in title of listing), is no longer true. They are now in olive oil. (Our order was in May 2023.) The sardines: These are boneless, skinless herring filets. (Herring are sardines, just slightly larger, so often fileted rather than canned whole.) The texture is not as firm as whole sardines, but not mushy. If you've had Brunswic kippered herring, it's like that. These are much better than the King Oscar's, Bar Harbor or Chicken of the Sea, three brands that we tried recently and all were disqualified because of mushy texture...and some for just plain weird flavors, too. (We can not see how people like the well-rated King Oscar's Mediterannean at all. Off putting texture and strange taste.) We've pretty much figured out that for filets, we like Brunswick the best. The oil: The Amazon title says Soybean Oil, too bad they haven't changed it, because these are definitely Olive oil. Olive Oil is the 2nd ingredient, but interestingly, these are not nearly as oily as many fish. Probably because this can also has vinegar. That means you have a slightly acidic taste. It's almost as if this can is in a mild, serrano pepper vinaigrette. It's really awesome! The flavor: Marvelous, slightly acidic with a nice, warm heat coming from the green serrano peppers. The heat for a chili loving person would be classified as mild. But, the warmth does linger in the mouth, which I very much enjoy. If you've ever bought mild green chilis in a can, the peppers here LOOK like those mild greens, but they add more lingering warmth. The can and presentation: The can opens very easily, you don't want a can you have to jerk open, because the chance of fishy oil spilling on your clothes or co-worker is a real concern. (Ask me how I know.) Upon opening, there's a beautiful display of lovely filets. The price: On Subscribe & Save, we paid about 1.88 per can, as we bought the box of 12. We can't find these any cheaper at our local grocery stores. And most don't carry this flavor. Alternative Brunswick flavor option: The Mild Red Peppers. Everything about this review is true of the Brunswick Mild Red Peppers except for the flavor profile. Nicely, the red peppers can does come in a paper box instead of the plastic film wrap...AND you get 4.4 oz instead of the 3.75 oz in the green one reviewed here. The red flavor is clean, no vinegar and has a nice warmth from the red chilis. I think it's a bit less spicy than the green in that you don't have any lingering chili "warmth" in your mouth after eating. I'd love it if they'd add vinegar to a red chili flavor, that bit of vinegar in the green one is the bomb. Locally, the red seem a bit more expensive by about 50 cents. Finally....our new favorite "whole" sardine brand is FLOWER Brand from Morocco. It has a mild chili-clove flavor that is subtle but delicious. Firm, whole fish. Pricey though at around 3.55 per can with Subscribe and Save, Pack of 5.

These are my husband and sons favorite sardines. They are a bigger size and taste great. Great quality.

Been working on healthy eating. The sardines taste great and are packed with protein. Sometimes hard to find the ones in spring water at the store. This is a great price for 12. I'm definitely eating a lot more often.

These are super tasty! So much so I almost didn't want to leave a review. Great quality sardines are getting harder to get and so far these are the best I've tried. The peppers actually provide a wonderful flavor, turning a somewhat sad food into an experience of joy. The "hot" strikes a good balance to where you can feel and taste it, but not to the point of burning. Most products can never strike that right balance but this one does! Delicious Sardines, good tasting olive oil that's all rounded out with the peppers. Highly recommended! But don't buy em, because I want them haha.

when i saw boneless sardines with Jalapenos i had to try them! they are great! I am spoiled i only by the bonlees sardines anymore. They are super protien snack that is natural (unlike so may protien choice today!!!!) easy to bring in the lunchbox too. over the years sardines have got a weird stigma? but if you can eat canned tuna then these bonless fillets will not be unusual to you at all. they are however SPICY! which is why i bought them so if you like spicy food givem em a try!