Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I like canned asparagus and canned mushrooms— which are very different from fresh asparagus and mushrooms, which I also like. Smoked clams, smoked oysters, smoked herring, tuna. Usually though, the only cans I have are my Spindrift flavored waters.

How do you use canned mushrooms? What is the texture?

For whatever reason, I got into canned mushrooms during the pandemic. I buy the ones without added salt/sodium and have found them to be moderately useful, depending on the dish.

They're like fresh mushrooms that have already been mostly cooked. They're shrunken but still retain some moisture and have a chewy texture. If you're patient you can sauté and brown them, but the results are never as good as fresh. They hold up well in soups and stews and are an excellent meat-alternative to use when bulking up meals without adding meat.

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Anonymous wrote:I like canned asparagus and canned mushrooms— which are very different from fresh asparagus and mushrooms, which I also like. Smoked clams, smoked oysters, smoked herring, tuna. Usually though, the only cans I have are my Spindrift flavored waters.

How do you use canned mushrooms? What is the texture?

Anonymous wrote:I love canned pears (no sugar added) with shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Interesting I wonder what that tastes like!

My kids love canned yellow beans.

I like canned asparagus and canned mushrooms— which are very different from fresh asparagus and mushrooms, which I also like. Smoked clams, smoked oysters, smoked herring, tuna. Usually though, the only cans I have are my Spindrift flavored waters.

Anonymous wrote:Beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk, water chestnut, pumpkin, corn, green chiles, mackerel. And lots of curry pastes.

This is basically my can pantry collection except instead of green chilies I have adobo chilies. I also have tuna, sardines, anchovies, artichokes, pineapple, and pears.

I love canned pears (no sugar added) with shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Red kidney beans I love them on my salad.

Beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk, water chestnut, pumpkin, corn, green chiles, mackerel. And lots of curry pastes.

Pineapple!

French fried onions come in a can. Those are hella good.

Items I buy canned:

-Beans (I do prefer dried, but not always practical if you haven’t planned ahead)
- coconut milk
-pumpkin

Those are pretty much the only things I can think of. My tomato products come in glass jars (jovial brand or bionature)

- Crushed tomatoes
- tomato sauce/paste
- beans
- tuna
- corn only vegetable that is fine in a can

I'm ending the harvest season on a high note and putting up the best of the best. Besides tinned fish, which we all know and love what are the best canned foods?
Is there a food you would love to see in a can?