Tinned Fish Club for November: Wildfish Cannery Smoked Salmon, Bom Petisco Tuna, and Banga Smoked Mussels
Wildfish Cannery Smoked Coho Salmon
Wildfish Cannery is helping redefine what canned seafood can be. Based in the small town of Klawock on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, this family-run cannery has been producing small-batch tins since 1987. Their smoked Coho salmon is hook-and-line caught, a selective method that supports healthy fish stocks and local communities.
The fish is brined, gently smoked over alder wood, and hand-packed to preserve its ruby-hued color, buttery texture, and deep, smoky flavor. Rich in Omega-3s and full of clean, oceanic character, it is a far cry from the salmon tins of the past and a delicious way to support Alaska’s community-based fisheries.
Banga Smoked Mussels in Oil and chili
Banga, Ltd. is a Latvian canning house rooted in the coastal town of Roja, along the shores of the Gulf of Riga. They remain committed to sustainability as a member of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). These plump mussels are hand-packed, gently smoked over beech wood, and bathed in chili-infused oil for a spicy, smoky snack that’s big on flavor.
As filter feeders, mussels require no added feed or fertilizer and actually help clean the surrounding water as they grow. The Baltic’s cold, nutrient-rich waters are ideal for cultivating clean, tender shellfish.
Bom Petisco Tuna Fillets in Olive Oil
Bom Petisco has been a staple in Portuguese pantries since 1961. Produced in the Azores, these tuna fillets are made from skipjack caught in the cold, clean waters surrounding the islands using pole-and-line methods that support healthy oceans and reduce bycatch. Processing remains deeply rooted in artisanal tradition.
The fish is hand-packed using simple, time-honored recipes with just a few ingredients. No additives, just flaky, flavorful tuna preserved in olive oil. Frequently highlighted by gourmet publications, Bom Petisco is celebrated for elevating the humble tin into something truly special, with care, provenance, and taste in every bite.
