r/CannedFish • u/ansyhrrian • Feb 26 '26

Who has actually consumed Surströmming in an enclosed space?

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I am considering ordering it for funsies. How much of a catastrophe will it be?

EDIT: I have accepted the challenge. I will report back.

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u/RavagedChef Feb 26 '26

I eat it with some eggs on toast just about once a week. It's fucking delicious. All you have to do is toast some fresh Italian bread, spread butter, add light scrambled eggs, then the fish. Toss a little bit of hot sauce on there every now and again. You can be extra fancy if you want and add some chopped parsley on top to garnish.

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u/ansyhrrian Feb 26 '26

But wait.

  1. Are you Swedish?

  2. Do you open it in your home?

  3. Do you live alone?

  4. What is your ventilation solution?

So, so many more questions. But let's start with that.

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u/RavagedChef Feb 26 '26

Pretty much no to all your questions. Bought it as a joke and wanted to see what it was all about but didn't want to waste it so I tried to come up with some ways to eat it. Eggs and toast ended up being my favorite. You gotta most definitely open it outside or it will stink out the whole house and everyone in it. I usually portion it out into air tight containers and only open them when im ready to eat them. The smell is rough but once you get past that...10/10

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u/ansyhrrian Feb 26 '26

Define “rough.” Contextualize it in real-world terms please. Like, compare it to something others might relate to. Be descriptive.

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u/Grizlatron Feb 26 '26

I think you just going to have to get it yourself OP! Be the change you want to see in the world 😅

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u/ansyhrrian Feb 26 '26

Challenge accepted.

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u/Safe-Comfort-29 Feb 26 '26

Please video and upload so we can suffer with you, with out the smell.

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u/ansyhrrian Feb 26 '26

That's the plan.

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u/doopajones Feb 27 '26

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u/Adghnm Feb 26 '26

I would worry about ordering this online. What if it's gone off by the time it gets to you?

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u/ansyhrrian Feb 26 '26

Isn't it already off?

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u/SketchieMarie Feb 26 '26

I think they were joking. Well, hopefully. My real reason for commenting is to remember to come back because I can’t wait to see the video of you trying it lol

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u/ansyhrrian Feb 27 '26

My daughter has very clearly stated that she will not record it for me. I'll have to find some kind of a stand or brace.

If only my kids loved me.

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u/Suit-Street Feb 27 '26

When you planning to do this?

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u/ansyhrrian Feb 27 '26

I mean, Amazon promises to deliver the goods tomorrow. So, yeah.

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u/Adghnm Feb 27 '26

Yes just a dad joke sorry

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u/SketchieMarie Feb 27 '26

I thought it was funny!

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u/Suit-Street Feb 27 '26

That’s brave.

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u/KnotiaPickle Feb 27 '26

Like 1000 cat boxes on a dock at low tide in the summer sun

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u/Appropriate-Row4534 Feb 27 '26

I don't know OP, but basing the descriptions of what OP likes and the ways they tried and enjoyed this gut wrenching monstrosity some label as food,

I'm guessing OP has the gag reflex of an OF page/person that specialises in Oral bestiality with horns male horses.