Protein Source on a Budget.

[Bouncer]

Just a tip for anyone on tight budget. Mackerel in a can is cheaper than tuna and taste better. Tuna is always the go to for most people when it comes to canned fish but I'm telling ya..Mackerel is better.

Chicken breast from Costco is still my main protein source but when I switch it up Mackerel is my new go to. 60 grams protein per can.

I brown it in nonstick pan and eat with peas and sriracha. Good shit on the cheap.

[jack tors]

Good to know, thanks brother.

Is it salty? Seems like it would be...

[Bouncer]

It taste very similar to tuna but with less fishiness. Same level of sodium as tuna.

[Bouncer]

$11 for 9lbs of protein. Hard to beat. Basically $11 for 600 grams total protein.

Costco 10lb bags of Chicken by contrast is $20. So this pork is a really good deal. More fat in the meat but its helpful while bulking on hormona.

Gonna cook this bad boy in the Crock Pot with onions and BBQ sauce and serve it over rice.

[rado]

Just a tip for anyone on tight budget. Mackerel in a can is cheaper than tuna and taste better. Tuna is always the go to for most people when it comes to canned fish but I'm telling ya..Mackerel is better.

Chicken breast from Costco is still my main protein source but when I switch it up Mackerel is my new go to. 60 grams protein per can.

I brown it in nonstick pan and eat with peas and sriracha. Good shit on the cheap.

Atlantic mackerel!

The Big Benefits of Little Fish

When most people think of getting more healthy omega-3 fats in their diet, smaller fish - like Atlantic mackerel, herring, sardines and anchovies - are often overshadowed by more popular options like wild salmon.

But these little fish are a big source of nutrition!

In addition to being high in protein and healthy fats, the Nutrient Data Laboratory at the USDA shows that a five-ounce serving of Atlantic mackerel contains:

More than four times the vitamin B12 of wild salmon (27 mcg versus 6 mcg in 5-oz. wild salmon)
Almost as much iron as steak (2.22 versus 3 mg in a 5-oz. steak)
More potassium than a banana (568 mg potassium versus 422 mg in a banana)
Nearly triple the selenium of chicken breast (73 mcg versus 26 mcg in 5-oz chicken breast)
A five-ounce serving of Atlantic mackerel also provides 990 mg of DHA omega-3 and 714 mg of EPA omega-3 - roughly as much as you find in common supplements.

Another benefit: Atlantic mackerel is one of the best food sources of CoQ10 - a vital antioxidant that helps your body produce energy (and prevent heart disease). And enjoying these little fish will provide you with approximately 9.4 mg per five-ounce serving!

Because of their small size and short lifecycle, Atlantic mackerel are a low contaminant, highly sustainable seafood source that you can feel good about enjoying regularly.

But a few words of caution:

Be sure you are choosing Atlantic mackerel (Scomber colias). King mackerel and Spanish mackerel are much larger fish and should be avoided due to contaminant concerns.
Choose Atlantic mackerel that is packaged in PET-lined cans like those offered by Vital Choice through U.S. Wellness Meats.
Try adding these healthy little fish to salads and antipasto appetizers savor them with grain-free crackers and a slice of cheese… or eat them right out of the can. Your reward will be a tasty, portable and inexpensive source of power-packed nutrition to keep your body fueled with vital nutrients for lifelong health.

[blm]

A lot of guys do smoked mackerel at roadside huts down here. Really good.

[Bouncer]

Wonder if I could do that on the cheap and easy with a few wood chips in the pan while I brown the fish? As long as I don't let the fish touch the wood I don't see why not.

[blm]

Wonder if I could do that on the cheap and easy with a few wood chips in the pan while I brown the fish? As long as I don't let the fish touch the wood I don't see why not.

Don't think that will produce the same result. That's not smoking that is frying with wood chips. Smoking is slow, low heat so the smoke flavor can be absorbed.

[Bouncer]

Yea your right. Fish wouldn't have the time to suck up the smoke.

[blm]

The one place smokes it then makes it into this mind blowing dip.

[Herc]

Holy Mackerel!

[Bouncer]

Can of tuna, mixed veggies, 1 egg all mixed together topped off with Sriracha. Bowl of oatmeal with banana. Hormona food for a dollah 99 playboy.

[Bouncer]

Bought to go into Crock Pot with BBQ sauce and onions. Be ready in 10 hours. Good shit.

[rado]

Good stuff bro...now you should be posting this in your food thread

[Mr I]

Good post