When I was in Afghanistan one of the guys in the hooch ordered a 6 pack of this crap. He opened the first one inside and it stunk up the 20'x50' building in seconds.
It's considered a grave insult in Scandinavia to open a can of that inside the house. Only outside, in a bucket, under water. Do it that way, and It's actually not that bad on a cracker with cheese. Ok, it's bad, but not that bad.
I'd gag if he opened that fucker in the same county. I figured that's what it was before I looked it up. He should do the fermented shark they have in Iceland next.
Was in Norway in 1991 for a year on business (pharmaceutical research in Oslo). My hosts shared many amazing dinners with me, and this stuff was sometimes included. They put herring and drano (NaOH) in a jar and bury it over winter, then open it in the spring. The key is to let it air out for a few hours before serving. Flies won't touch it. Even then, much akavit is nessecito! It is basically (sarc) fish soap.
This is the funniest one I've run across. Showed it to my officemate at work and he laughed so hard that literally everyone came in to see -- including the CEO. (It was a small start-up, only about 25 people...)
It was a "thing" for a while to sell far outdated canned sardines online. Apparently the flavor reaches intense awesomeness. Amazon and other sites put a stop to it.
Family legend was that my Great-Grandfather used to enjoy a "grilled cheese" sandwich for an evening snack. Turns out it was a 3/4" slice of limberger, pickled Herring, and a 3/4" slice of Bermuda onion on pumpernickel, grilled in his very own cast iron skillet. Enjoyed with an ice cold beer.
The term "Shit-eating grin" immediately comes to mind...
Some guy does a video puking while not following the instructions. I am unimpressed. Monroe, WI is the only source in the USA for limburger. The USPS didn't allow it to be mailed until the local Postmaster was convinced to try some. Have it on rye with a slice of onion and a pickle on the side. Beer helps. I miss Wisconsin.
About a decade ago, I started a new job. They started discussing an office potluck so I offered to bring the Lutefisk. They stopped extending invites to the potlucks. . .
Fermented Baltic herring, salted to slow the rotting....
ReplyDeleteYum, Yum...
No, Just No....
When I was in Afghanistan one of the guys in the hooch ordered a 6 pack of this crap. He opened the first one inside and it stunk up the 20'x50' building in seconds.
DeleteI eat sardines every week and coworkers act like that every time. I guess most people don’t know what hunger is.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy Season Brand sardines and mackerel. Skinless, Boneless in olive oil.
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You clearly have no idea... I love sardines too. I would really really like to see you do this same thing. Who knows, maybe you will really enjoy it.
DeleteWhy would anyone do this to themselves? This is on the level of the guy that ate a large piece of ghost pepper.
ReplyDeleteIt's considered a grave insult in Scandinavia to open a can of that inside the house. Only outside, in a bucket, under water. Do it that way, and It's actually not that bad on a cracker with cheese. Ok, it's bad, but not that bad.
ReplyDeletePause, I've got to go outside. He heaves, I heave.
ReplyDeleteBoy, that almost makes me gag….
ReplyDeleteAt "It's got a fin on it." I lost it.
ReplyDeleteWhen he covered his nose with his shirt like the guy in the Wednesday video! rofl
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I'd gag if he opened that fucker in the same county.
ReplyDeleteI figured that's what it was before I looked it up. He should do the fermented shark they have in Iceland next.
I haven't laughed like that in a while. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSild. So yummy
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DeleteThank you for that name.
Have you tried them on the half-shell with BBQ sauce!
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PM me,
We should do brunch.
I have attempted the same with undoubtedly the same exact results. I do love herring though in any other configuration than rotting.
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Was in Norway in 1991 for a year on business (pharmaceutical research in Oslo). My hosts shared many amazing dinners with me, and this stuff was sometimes included. They put herring and drano (NaOH) in a jar and bury it over winter, then open it in the spring. The key is to let it air out for a few hours before serving. Flies won't touch it. Even then, much akavit is nessecito! It is basically (sarc) fish soap.
ReplyDeleteLutefisk....I'll pass, thanks
DeleteThis is the funniest one I've run across. Showed it to my officemate at work and he laughed so hard that literally everyone came in to see -- including the CEO. (It was a small start-up, only about 25 people...)
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osIJJS6PHUA
It was a "thing" for a while to sell far outdated canned sardines online. Apparently the flavor reaches intense awesomeness. Amazon and other sites put a stop to it.
ReplyDeleteI normally take my sardines or herring in Louisiana hot sauce, tastes a lot better
ReplyDeleteAaahh, Surströming.......banned from aeroplanes for some reason.
ReplyDeleteHere's another delicacy.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdWBteJf9Nc&t=7s
I wonder what Surströming fueled farts smell like.
ReplyDeleteI was hungry and considering lunch. Made the mistake of watching this first. Not hungry anymore.
ReplyDelete"10 out of 10, y'all go get you some." Icing on the cake. Need to put that open can outside in the yard, see if any critters will eat it.
ReplyDeleteFamily legend was that my Great-Grandfather used to enjoy a "grilled cheese" sandwich for an evening snack. Turns out it was a 3/4" slice of limberger, pickled Herring, and a 3/4" slice of Bermuda onion on pumpernickel, grilled in his very own cast iron skillet. Enjoyed with an ice cold beer.
ReplyDeleteThe term "Shit-eating grin" immediately comes to mind...
Some guy does a video puking while not following the instructions. I am unimpressed.
ReplyDeleteMonroe, WI is the only source in the USA for limburger. The USPS didn't allow it to be mailed until the local Postmaster was convinced to try some. Have it on rye with a slice of onion and a pickle on the side. Beer helps. I miss Wisconsin.
Talk about gag me with a spoon... - Nemo
ReplyDeleteI can find plenty down by the creek.
ReplyDeleteAbout a decade ago, I started a new job. They started discussing an office potluck so I offered to bring the Lutefisk. They stopped extending invites to the potlucks. . .
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!!! Well played!!!
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