Quick review: This is the second Jose Gourmet product I’ve unfurled. At some $12+ I have to confess it sat for quite some time in my cupboard; it’s not particularly priced for regular eating, more of a special occasion. That cost of course reflects the quality sourcing this brand relies on. But what about the tasting, is it worth the premium?
To be clear, mackerel is a STRONG tasting fish. For those intimated, stay clear of this one. That said, this mackerel from Jose Gourmet has a very clean, not overtly powerful flavor. This won’t completely dominate every single ingredient on the plate, should you go with a more composed dish. Which is what I chose to do here.
A quick consult of the Flavor Bible suggested a melange of lemon, chickpeas, garlic would work well – and indeed it did. Again, like the sardines I sampled I can’t fault the product in terms of taste (and beautiful packaging), it’ll sadly just have to remain an irregular splurge at the price point.
Jose Gourmet Mackerel nutrition
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Overall
Is Jose Gourmet Mackerel any good?
This is a very good tinned fish, perhaps the cleanest tasting mackerel in a can I’ve sampled. The price point though means it’s probably something you only reach for as a special treat.
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