dig that stew! man that’s makin me hungry, gonna cook some canned mackerel up right now
Easy Canned Mackerel Recipe
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Ever wonder what to do with those inexpensive cans of jack mackerel you find on the grocery aisle shoved in between the tuna and salmon? It can be used to create a delicious fish stew! It’s easy-peezey-lemon squeezey and a tasty bang for your buck. More recipes at chefbuck.blogspot.com Fish Stew (serves 4-6) ingredients: 2 cans Mackerel 2 medium Onions (chopped) 1 to 2 cups Celery (chopped) 32 oz. Stock (chicken or veg—or use 1/2 stock 1/2 water 1 can Tomato Paste (I use only 2/3 can) 1-2 Tbsp Lemon juice 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Parsely (chopped) 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Salt/Pepper (to taste) Red Pepper (cajun seasoning–optional–to taste) Dried Jalapenos (optional –to taste) directions: Drain mackerel, break fish apart, and set aside in a bowl(I remove some of the less attractive bits of skin and bone, but I’m not militant about it). Heat olive oil in a pot and saute onions and celery for 2-3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stock. A full can of tomato paste can be used, but I usually just use 2/3 of the can (it all depends on how tomato-ee you like it). Use two cans of stock (32 0z) or just use 1 can stock and 1 can water. Bring pot to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring as needed. Add fish and return pot to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. While simmering, add lemon juice and seasonings. Stir occasionally and add water if needed. Serve over rice or with crackers or bread. www.facebook.com twitter.com chefbuck.blogspot.com Playlist: www …
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7kurisu
July 2, 2011
carlblemming
July 2, 2011
That is one manly stew. That stew could kick my ass. Even without the jalapeno!
edtomorrow
July 2, 2011
Yep, gotta cut back for grandma!! LOL!!!
steviebkhall
July 2, 2011
Das ist für die Katz ! Do mackrel still exist ? Dreid herbs.no onions. Do you want a shot at “survivor” or hook up with Sarah Wiener ? Just kidding Cameragirl.. Ya’ll be cool .ha ha
LaLaLaLaLampPost
July 2, 2011
@FromUnderTheRock That’s why I’m thinking it will be especially good. I work outside a lot, so I really like hot food this time of year. :]
alecjahn
July 2, 2011
You lost me at 0:20. But then I skipped to the end…
Lets just say, I’m definitely a consumer and not a cook. 
karmagirl74
July 2, 2011
Fish in a can just looks soooo wrong! But that actually looked pretty good. Nice one!! 
dmcindc
July 2, 2011
“What else can I put in here?” LOL That’s the way to cook!!!
FromUnderTheRock
July 2, 2011
@XKaliber2097
Canned fish can be some of the least processed and healthiest food you can buy.
“The thermal processing does not have a detrimental effect on the high-quality protein of the fish. In addition, these species are often canned with their bones left intact. The bones become soft and edible, significantly increasing the level of calcium present in the fish product. ” –Encyclopedia Britannica
FromUnderTheRock
July 2, 2011
@citizenkong
Mackerel is an “oily” fish high in omega-3 fatty acids that will help us live forever, according to some studies. I’ve read other studies that say mackerel will only extend life for “a very long time”.
FromUnderTheRock
July 2, 2011
@drewnetwork
yes…celery and canned fish do not sound like the foundation of a great dish, but it’s a strange and wonderful world we live in. If you ever run out of burritos, or the microwave goes on the fritz, give this stew a whirl!
FromUnderTheRock
July 2, 2011
@bla2706
I haven’t tried another dish with canned mackerel–this one is so tasty, it’s a no-brainer for me. I can’t imagine frying it in a pan–I imagine the smell would be a little strong that way. One of the reasons I like this stew is because it doesn’t have a strong fish odor or taste with the help of the tomato paste and lemon.
FromUnderTheRock
July 2, 2011
@CurrentlyDisconected
yeah…I go a little crazy with the pepper sometimes –luckily for me, Camera Girl is very understanding.
FromUnderTheRock
July 2, 2011
@onyxman8
It’s one of my favorites on a cold day –hope you enjoy it!
FromUnderTheRock
July 2, 2011
@Mikej1592
U don’t have to worry about the skin & bones-they’re soft and fall apart easily-in fact, they’re probably one of the more nutritious parts of the dish (I like to pick em out cause I’m OCD). And I love potatoes in stew. I’ve thought of trying potatoes in this dish, but haven’t yet. One of the best things about this dish is that it’s a snap to put together, so I’m usually looking for a quick & easy meal when I cook it up-1 day I’ll get around to throwing a potato in there.
Mikej1592
July 2, 2011
ROFL that shit looked so damn nasty, I dont think I could get past that fact, that and I hate having to pick out bones and skin, I also hate to eat bones and skin so yeah.
Stew is awesum, you pretty much take a bunch of vegies, some water or bulluon or soup stock and a meat and pototoes, my stews got to have pototoes in ‘em. It’s sort of like my chilli just brown some meat add tomotoe sauce shit load of vegies and simmer for a few hours to bring out the best flavor. longer the better.
onyxman8
July 2, 2011
Definitely going to give this a try. Will let you know how folks like it.
CurrentlyDisconected
July 2, 2011
Chef buck is BACK! yeah!
nice work thats the type of disk that can keep you going all day.
definitely gonna give it a try might skip the halopeno peppers
are you getting all hollywood or is hollywood getting all you ?regardless you wear it well.
CUT! lol
teeltimes
July 2, 2011
That was a great vid Man ! I really enjoyed it.. Keep em comin’
memnoker
July 2, 2011
What if you didn’t have a home or an oven? I cry for the death of middle-class comfort!
bla2706
July 2, 2011
My dad cooks that Mackerel with eggs. It makes me sick to smell it when he cooks it.
citizenkong
July 2, 2011
That looks wonderful and those smaller fishy’s are good for you.
I can use all the cheep and easy recipes I can get.
drewnetwork
July 2, 2011
None of those specific ingredients looked very appealing to me — but somehow when you put it all together — it not only looks good — but it made me hungry. So, I’m off to microwave a burrito.
XKaliber2097
July 2, 2011
YES! Finally the return of Chef Buck. I had no idea something that unprocessed could come in a can.
ShadeC4
July 2, 2011
All the food you make just looks so tasty. XD Makes me hungry…