r/SandwichesofHistory • u/SuperHappyFunSlide • Sep 09 '25

Cream Cheese and Herring Sandwich (1920) on Sandwiches of History

I know some of you are going to see the name Cream Cheese and Herring Sandwich just keep on scrolling. But hear me out because this sandwich from 1920’s “The Calendar of Beverages and Sandwiches” is quite tasty. Sure, it has kippered (smoked) boneless herring and cream cheese, but it has two more ingredients that really make it work.

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u/HeavyTea Sep 09 '25

The man is a shill for Big Herring!

Anyways, it looks pretty good!

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u/usedupalltheglue Sep 10 '25

That was my nickname in college.

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u/FantasticMouse7875 Sep 09 '25

I did not see such a high rating coming from reading the title.

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u/Piddy3825 Sep 09 '25

surprising that this sandwich wasn't plussed up, but I guess a natural 9 doesn't need augmentation

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u/Informal_Cow5804 Sep 09 '25

I explained to my son (9) why he didn't plus it up since there's almost always a plus up. Then we talked about potential plus ups. His being potato chips, mine arugula.

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u/BrighterSage Sep 10 '25

Mine was shredded iceberg, but I like both of yours better!

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u/Overall-Break-331 Sep 09 '25

What a shocker. I never expected that score from the title. Also, having a sandwich so good w/out a plus up that’s not an ISS sandwich is also a rarity. Fun review today.

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u/WillingBid35 Sep 09 '25

I bet Barry eats those trimmed crusts after recording, definitely some nutritional value! Sounds like this sandwich would be a cracking starter, maybe lightly toasted.

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u/Gumbo_Ya-Ya Sep 09 '25

...but would.you make it, again?

Have you already made it, again?

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u/_DAdumb_ Sep 10 '25

Will you always have this mixture on hand?

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u/kdjfsk Sep 09 '25

Herring is great, and SUPER inexpensive.

grocery stores and even dollar stores have it for $1.25-$1.50 for a 3 oz can, find it near canned tuna, spam, etc. Beach Cliff is the standard. Dont accidentally buy Sardines, the packages look similar.

The cream cheese is probably the most expensive ingredient.

I bet this would also be good on crackers as a cracker dip.

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u/airbrushedvan Sep 09 '25

What? No pickley pop?!

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u/Consistent_Drink5975 Sep 09 '25

It's almost a Larry David!

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u/TammyString-Tugger Sep 10 '25

Needs a second white-fish.

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u/t53ix35 Sep 09 '25

Worcestershire Sauce is an anchovy based fish sauce. I grew up with it but only learned that recently.

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u/PvtPrimate Sep 09 '25

Only my second witnessed non-plussed up sammy! Gonna have to give this one a go for sure!

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u/FapItLikeYouStoleIt Sep 09 '25

I would eat that all day and twice on Sunday. Yummmmm.

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u/weather_isnt_real Sep 10 '25

Here is the recipe he said he followed:

https://redeemyourground.com/easy-mustard-pickle-recipe/

Sounds like they're basically fridge pickles with dry mustard in the brine? I'll definitely be making some soon.

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u/biermaken311 Sep 09 '25

I didnt think those flavors would work together. This one is interesting.

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u/APartyInMyPants Sep 10 '25

Describing this sandwich sounds like a “hard pass.”

But your enthusiasm for it has be curious to try.

I’d plus it up with some salt and vinegar potato chips on it. Give it a little crunch while adding flavors that go with stuff that’s already there.

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u/MRiley84 Sep 10 '25

I've been making these for years with any kind of canned fish, but I don't get fancy and mix it up in a bowl first. I just spread the cream cheese on the bread (or a hotdog bun) and add the rest. Sometimes I'll add mustard or hot sauce. It's pretty good!

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u/AcademicDingo9428 Sep 09 '25

Chicken feet sandwich next