rgrin Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I just used my first can of canned salmon. Oh, my. There were all of these round bones in it. DH said that in his family they always left them in the salmon... it had been cooked so much already that they would just fall apart. I couldn't bring myself to do it and sifted through the whole can to get the bones out. For future reference, I'm seeking the wisdom of the hive. What do you do... and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Ugh. My parents left those in. I thought they were some sort of cartilage. Blech! This may have something to do with why I'm vegan today... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Yes, I pick out the bones. I know you *can* eat them and they're supposed to be good for calcium or some such but I don't care for the texture. It's like chewing on an unflavored tums tablet. :ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Great for you and I like the texture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 If I happened to have bought the kind with bones, I picked them out, altho I am not as particular about it as I would be with say, deboning a turkey. Now I buy canned salmon that does not have bones it in. Kirkland brand at Costco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 You need an "other". :-) I buy the boneless/skinless canned salmon. I know the bones are good for you, but I can't stand them. Not having to pick them out (or being surprised by one that I missed - ugh) is worth the extra cost of buying the boneless kind to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The little round bones I always take out...but I think they're pretty easy to grab, because they're usually kind of connected. The thin little bones, however...if I happen to get them, fine, but if not, I don't think you can even tell. I don't worry about the skin, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Well, all the canned salmon we eat is home-canned and we always can using filets, so bones aren't an issue. However, I suppose if I bought some canned salmon at the store that it would have bones and I would just eat them, so i voted that way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 That has always been my favourite part of the can of salmon!! I prepare the dish without bones because I eat them all myself. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Great for you and I like the texture. :iagree: I had no idea that anyone takes the bones out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 You need an "other". :-) I buy the boneless/skinless canned salmon. I know the bones are good for you, but I can't stand them. Not having to pick them out (or being surprised by one that I missed - ugh) is worth the extra cost of buying the boneless kind to me. I voted "no" but would have voted "other" if you had that choice. I leave the small ones in, but remove the bigger ones because I don't care for the texture. We hardly ever eat canned slamon, though, as we prefer the fillets. :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Why did I read this thread? Yuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I've never had canned salmon. After reading this thread, I'm definitely not going to try it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I crush them and leave it, extra calcium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolley Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I take the bones out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 When we ate meat I would spend a minute or two crushing them prior to mixing in the rest of the ingredients . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I used to serve it quite a bit. One of my kids really liked the bones. They are good for calcium. I learned to be okay with the bones, though I picked them out at first. They really are quite soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I have some canned salmon, but I dont know what to do with it. I had no idea there could be bones!! Now I will have to check. I have not opened a can because I cannot find any recipies. We normally just eat fresh fillets from the meat market! What do you do with the cans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 No - since I only use canned salmon for salmon patties, I simply mush the soft bones up with the fish itself. Adds calcium! I mean, would you try and de-bone a canned herring? Just eat it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 We only use canned salmon for salmon balls, so for those I take out the round ones but leave in the rest. It's been a very long time since I have made those though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I buy the skinless/boneless. I use it for salmon salad (like you'd do tuna salad), or putting some with some rice or pasta and some veg when I'm only feeding one or two people. It's also nice for a packable lunch - salad greens, chopped tomato, maybe some scallions, and the salmon, plus maybe some feta. If you have the kind with bones and you'd prefer not to have them, you can always make a puree'd salmon spread of some kind. Salmon mousse is my favorite but I've never made it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 That larger round centrum bone? I chuck it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 When we ate meat I would spend a minute or two crushing them prior to mixing in the rest of the ingredients . That's what I was going to say. Squish 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I need 'other.' I go two aisles over and get fresh salmon and make them debone it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I take them out, but only because my dh and children want me to. I personally would leave them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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