I know this is a video about fish sticks, but I just wanted to say thank you ladies and Jack. Please keep on keeping on. Your content is wholesome and good and what the world needs!
So nice to see that they're not food snobs. You know many chefs and food professionals would turn their noses up at fish sticks. But sometimes, you just want the fish sticks of your youth. (And Spaghettios too. There; I said it.)
@@raymondgordon-c2n, and the truth is that they taste very tinny from the tin can...but I still love them. Best eaten with potato chips used as a spoon.
Costco's fish sticks (Trident brand) are really 100% fish. Surprisingly they taste great! Rated high by Consumer Reports. They make for great fish taco's.
Lately, it seems they've been using belly meat, that doesn't taste like it's fresh. I'd say fishy, but almost gamey in a way. I just buy the cod fillets and make my own batter. Par fry them, then vacuum seal and freeze. easy-peasy.
My inner child was hurting today so I bought some fish sticks and fries, made some tartar sauce and settled in with some cartoons and childhood favorites. Feeling a little better now.
I loved the last words of the ladies. Bridget saying "I think he called me old"... Lolololol. And then Julia saying, "I heard it".... I am laughing so hard right now 😆😅😂🤣🤣😂😅😆😁😁😆😂🤣😂😅😆
A must have with fish sticks are Tater Tots! Gorton's always my go to choice for fish sticks. I'll agree that fish sticks and tater tots take me back to my elementary school days where they had them every Friday.
I love the other hosts, Lisa and Hana on tests of products, or especially Lam and tech skill, but these three are what this channel is about and I don't care what they review.
My kiddo LOVES fish of any kind. Sometimes for fun we have “sticks and tots” for dinner. I enjoy it all too, as long as I have my malt vinegar. She wants ketchup on everything. 😊
Blatantly missed the Trident brand. They are at Costco and many grocery stores. They have a light and crunchy coating and nice filets of fish. Looks like the Gorton's Whole Filet sticks but even bigger.
(177) When I was living in NZ, they had terrific fish sticks (they are called "fish fingers there) always made with whole sliced fish. They were really popular as a "special treat" breakfast with chips and fried eggs on the weekend.
I've done my own taste testing and got the same results: Gorton's for the win. I thought that somehow I SHOULD like the whole fish ones better, but the truth is I prefer the cheap, chopped fish ones, and for the same reason: they taste just like the ones from my childhood (and that was a long, long time ago). And yes, I sometimes use them for an easy fish taco. I also recommend Gorton's crunchy breaded filet for making your own copycat McYouKnowWhose filet of fish sandwich.
@@jamesherder5757, I'm afraid I'm not much help there. I've never found a store-bought tartar sauce I like, so I make my own, and I do it by taste, so it's different every time. It also depends on whether I'm planning to store what I don't use in the fridge, because if I am, I don't use fresh green onion. My usual ingredients are mayonnaise, minced capers, dill relish, dill weed, lemon juice, horseradish, onion salt, and olive brine. Sometimes minced green onion or dry green onion dip mix. But I just keep adding and adjusting until it tastes good, and it's different every time. 🤷♀️
@@jamesherder5757 I usually make my own tartar sauce if I have several people to eat it...I always make too much. However, I have found that I like the cheap Walmart brand tartar sauce a lot more than the pricier one.
I am 60 years old and was raised Catholic. One a year, or two, I crave fish sticks and macaroni & cheese. It puts me right back in the kitchen of my childhood home. I have loved ATK since its inception on PBS many years ago and own, and have gifted, many ATK cookbooks, but I wish they would embrace and share with us information such as fishing practices, humane certification, etc. I understand that they don’t because such information would turn off a segment of viewers (NYT’s Wirecutter doesn’t either). But that information is NOW, not the future, and it helps consumers, most of whom care, make better decisions. The vast majority of people do not want to unnecessarily trash the earth and decimate animals and ocean creatures and want to know better choices.
@@steveyork8069Can you cite your sources or prove your claim? Anyone can say that about anybody hahah, and the comment above me is right, you could be thinking about the last guy running things, who went through court proceedings saying the same thing about him
Thanks for this. Glad I found it. Surprisingly, it never occurred to me to use frozen fish sticks for easy fish tacos. I will definitely try it soon. Also thanks for the honest, unpretentious reviews.
My father and mother,aunts and uncles all depression era people!No matter what ,you ate what was put in front of you!As a Polish kid from Chicago,born in 1948,I never asked when I was 5 years old what was in Kiska,Blood sausage,using Everything from the pig but the squeal ,when I found out later on what was in it,I was already hooked,got four big Kiska in the freezer has we communicate!Thomas A.Filipiak
Gorton's based out of Mass since 1954 when they first introduced fish sticks! (Ownership has changed from General Mills to Unilever to now a Japanese company that focuses on fish, Nissui)
I was searching online to see which are the best frozen fish sticks & when I saw y’all had done a video with Jack-I knew I could trust you to steer me in the right direction! Thank you SO much!! 😊💗
Costco's fish sticks are good also... I did just buy some recently to eat during Lent... but have purchased them several times... they definitely taste better and yes... they do make excellent fish tacos and add some crunchy texture to the taco.
I like the Aldi brand of whole cod fillets. They have a few choices. I do them in the toaster oven while I make taco fixings, or Nigella’s Bhorta sauce. It’s a quick and easy supper.
Fish sticks were a go to comfort food growing up on 70's and 80's. Mrs Paul was the best - I liked their tarter sauce mix the most. Unfortunately I don't think fish sticks have been the same since they got rid of trans-fats - same with frozen pizza. Now I make my own. But the memories are worth a million. And every now and then I do indulge.
Same born in 75 my mom usually bought Mrs. Paul’s growing up. It was always handy to have that tarter sauce mix packet. Every once in a while it would be some other brand or a cheap brand on sale and we would all be like, "where’s the Mrs. Paul’s?” Lol
Thanks guys! Where was this when we needed it at the beginning of Lent. I used a few of these, mostly choosing whole fish and toasting them to a crispy surface. I like to make Nigella’s Fish Finger Bhorta so I smash them into the sauce. (I make likewise smashed in a curry sauce)
Trident from Costco is the best. I make either a Chipotle Slaw or a Lime Cilantro Slaw and serve it with Trident fish sticks in corn tortillas for a quick easy meal.
I’ve always preferred Gortons to any other brand simply because their fish sticks and fillets tasted the best and the coating on the outside wasn’t too thick cooked up crunchy. Nice to know my choice in a fish stick, when I rarely want one, is validated
None seem to have the same texture and flavor. We went to Gortons beer battered fillets to get a similar taste. Then though not same Long John Silver's always hits the spot. Or Captain D's. LoL
My favorite as a kid growing up was Mrs Paul's fish and chips! Was a real treat back then. Wish I could still find them somewhere .😮 good quality and taste!
Excellent video! Many choices at my supermarket so now I will try the winners.... soft potato bun with tartar sauce (maybe a slice of cheese?).. filet o fish sandwich at home YUM
Back in the day I used to buy Van de Kamp's battered halibut fillets. Even then they were somewhat expensive, but actually delicious. They no longer offer this fish as it's become way too expensive. There is one brand that seems equal to it, but at a cost of $12.99 for just 10oz which is above what most of us can afford, but for a special treat, probably worth a go, and I will try it one of these days.😁👍😎✌🗽
When I just want to have some fish sandwich makings for dinners when I'm working late at the office, I buy a box of Van de Kamp's current version of battered fillets and a bag of hot dog buns. The fillets are pretty durn small these days, but they fit well two-to-a-bun. Then I also make sure I have a bottle of "Louisiana"-brand tartar sauce, which is generous on the pickle, and a jar of "Mrs. Dash - Extra Spicy" blend, because mixed together they make a grand remoulade. Jack or Mozzarella or Muenster cheese to melt on top of the assembled sandwich, and some greens (with or without tomato) to garnish. It's not everybody's idea of a proper fish sandwich, but I know what I like.
I have been buying the potato, breaded Pollock fillets from Gorton and doing them in the air fryer and they are phenomenal. They make a great basic meal or a fish sandwich. They’re crusty, toasty, and flavorful.
I knew Gorton’s would win. Fish sticks are a lenten staple for Catholics. I grey up on them. And if you were singing, “trust the Gorton’s fisherman,” raise your hand =======>
I loved staying at Isla Mujerus. About a 20 minute boat ride from Cancun. Lazy Island, no cars except for police and ambulance . Rent a motorcycle or golf cart. Great and pristine beach Scuba and snorkeling was amazing. Go to Jax’s for the best fish tacos! What was caught that day. Their breakfasts was super Huevos Ranchers was awesome
In the ocean blue, the fish did frolic and kick, Until they were caught and turned into sticks. Breaded and fried, a golden hue so slick, On plates they land, the choice is quick. The best fish sticks, oh what a treat, With a crunch so loud, it can't be beat. Dipped in sauce, they're oh so neat, A savory snack, none can defeat. From sea to table, they make a trip, In every bite, you'll taste the dip. The best fish sticks, they have a grip, On hungry hearts, they never slip. So here's to fish sticks, the best indeed, In every box, a delicious feed. A simple joy, they're all you need, The best fish sticks, take the lead!
1970's fish sticks were firmer real planks of fish, and were more tasty because they weren't watery in the interior texture. Perhaps they were a different species of firmer fish altogether, or just not cheaply pumped up by weight with added water.
Weren’t they square at the ends of the fish sticks and the stick itself was also more flat instead of round?We used to eat them with Miracle Whip they were so good I think they put today’s fish sticks to shame.IMO🤷🏼
freezer burn either from factory or grocery store. Simple trick my grandmother 👵 did while she was alive box of baking soda. i think to oils get old eventually they get rancid. Oils are only good for that days fry. Even if you strain out crumbs the next day it’s not 350 degrees or 375 degrees the oil will not get as hot as fresh. Now it’s basically bio diesel fuel. You can tell fresh from old oil at restaurants
The Gorton’s potato crunch whole fillets are my fave. There used to be an English brand that was superb and my go-to frozen fish fillets but I haven’t seen it in a very long time.
Gortons from Gloucester, always the best. Cool town in Massachusetts….you can smell the fish cooking in restaurants from the shipping docks….. traveled through there with my trucker hubby. Nice memories
I still remember the elementary school fish sticks and peanut butter cookies. I haven't been able to find those peanut butter cookies that taste like the ones we had at school.
I've always wonder which fish stick/fillet was better. With economy what it is I enjoyed your video and taste test, think I'll go with the Gorton's brand in the future. Thanks
They apparently don't want to seem like they are dragging them thru the mud. I bought some Vadecamps a few months ago, horrid. I tried multiple way to cook them (oven, shallow fry in oil) the breading won't stay on and doesn't crisp up no matter what.
Yeah I was wondering about that. Van de Camp’s and Mrs. Paul’s are major brands you find everywhere with Gorton’s. I was hoping to see them compared. They’re going to make me buy all 3 and do my own test lol
Agreed on the Gorton's. I have become inexplicably interested in fish sticks lately. They are very satisfying. And I went through a bunch of brands before I settled on Groton's. They have a good crunch (after 15 minutes or so at 425f) and the fish is flaky and moist. There is a "Parmesan encrusted" variant that really shines although the Parmesan aspect is lost on me.
I like Trident fish sticks from Costco. They go lighter on the breading so the fish shines through. I use them for seafood tacos and they're pretty comparable to Mexican restaurants. I think they are 4 pound bags so they are freezer hogs.
Moved from So Cal 3 years ago to rural Arkansas. Raised my kids on Van de Kamp's. Can't be found here at all. Tried Gorton's, not a fan. Fisher Boy's went in the trash. Awful! No more fish tacos for me till I find Van de Kamp's! Thanks for your review, well done!
Now I just need a taste test for bigger portions. It may be weird, but I'm looking for a good recommendation for a squarish fish fillet for a homemade version of a certain fast-food sandwich.
Me too . I'm going to call the store and if they can get them ask them to stock it . Yes , I do it for all products that they don't have on the shelf .
I know this is a video about fish sticks, but I just wanted to say thank you ladies and Jack. Please keep on keeping on. Your content is wholesome and good and what the world needs!
And I love the way they complement each other
💯agree with @karel
It seems like great work environment
I ADORE Bridget !
@@theskiesthelimit-q2k Todays advertisement bought and paid for by Gortons!
So nice to see that they're not food snobs. You know many chefs and food professionals would turn their noses up at fish sticks. But sometimes, you just want the fish sticks of your youth. (And Spaghettios too. There; I said it.)
Great. Now I want fish tacos.
Chef Boyardee spaghetti and meatballs and Wonderbread! I've said it too!😉😄 Have a great day!
Dipped in ketchup with a side of instant mashed potatoes. Sometimes you just want a kid dinner.
spaghettios only food that told the truth ohoh spaghettios
@@raymondgordon-c2n, and the truth is that they taste very tinny from the tin can...but I still love them. Best eaten with potato chips used as a spoon.
Costco's fish sticks (Trident brand) are really 100% fish. Surprisingly they taste great! Rated high by Consumer Reports. They make for great fish taco's.
They are just a little thinner now, but they are still my favorite.
Right, saddened to find they did not include Trident that is great.
Lately, it seems they've been using belly meat, that doesn't taste like it's fresh. I'd say fishy, but almost gamey in a way. I just buy the cod fillets and make my own batter. Par fry them, then vacuum seal and freeze. easy-peasy.
I'm going with consumer reports. I'll try them. Trident brand.
Trident brand best one Gorton's is a bigger outfit. I'll support the little outfit first. F Gorton's.
My inner child was hurting today so I bought some fish sticks and fries, made some tartar sauce and settled in with some cartoons and childhood favorites. Feeling a little better now.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It's nice to have both ladies taste and comment. It's always good to have more evaluations instead of just one person's opinion.
I 💯 % Agree. This is a better format.
I loved the last words of the ladies. Bridget saying "I think he called me old"... Lolololol. And then Julia saying, "I heard it".... I am laughing so hard right now 😆😅😂🤣🤣😂😅😆😁😁😆😂🤣😂😅😆
I haven't thought about fish sticks in decades and now I want some!
Same here!
Whatever Julia says is gospel to me....
A must have with fish sticks are Tater Tots! Gorton's always my go to choice for fish sticks. I'll agree that fish sticks and tater tots take me back to my elementary school days where they had them every Friday.
Yup. Great combo.
So comforting & easy.
Maybe a bit of store bought coleslaw on the side. No prep & no cooking. Good idea for young bachelors.
Don't forget the canned corn!
I love the other hosts, Lisa and Hana on tests of products, or especially Lam and tech skill, but these three are what this channel is about and I don't care what they review.
My kiddo LOVES fish of any kind. Sometimes for fun we have “sticks and tots” for dinner. I enjoy it all too, as long as I have my malt vinegar. She wants ketchup on everything. 😊
Blatantly missed the Trident brand. They are at Costco and many grocery stores. They have a light and crunchy coating and nice filets of fish. Looks like the Gorton's Whole Filet sticks but even bigger.
Totally agree, Trident is about as good as you get.
No Mrs. Paul's either, a very common brand.
I didn't see this comment until after I made mine but I so agree with you.
I really like the Trident brand fish sticks too!!
Came here to say that. I love the Trident fish sticks.
(177) When I was living in NZ, they had terrific fish sticks (they are called "fish fingers there) always made with whole sliced fish. They were really popular as a "special treat" breakfast with chips and fried eggs on the weekend.
fish fingers sound so much more delish than fish sticks 🤗
@@tam8197 What about fish fists?
@@scottlathrop66 sounds painful, scott 🤪
@@BigHairyCrank youre crazy, of course they have fingers. we've been buying them since the 1950's 😆 and oh, they don't have sticks either 🤭
@@BigHairyCrank But chickens do😊
I've done my own taste testing and got the same results: Gorton's for the win. I thought that somehow I SHOULD like the whole fish ones better, but the truth is I prefer the cheap, chopped fish ones, and for the same reason: they taste just like the ones from my childhood (and that was a long, long time ago). And yes, I sometimes use them for an easy fish taco.
I also recommend Gorton's crunchy breaded filet for making your own copycat McYouKnowWhose filet of fish sandwich.
Good to know I don't really care for frozen fish sticks but do like doing filet of fish sandwiches any suggestions for tartar sauce
@@jamesherder5757, I'm afraid I'm not much help there. I've never found a store-bought tartar sauce I like, so I make my own, and I do it by taste, so it's different every time. It also depends on whether I'm planning to store what I don't use in the fridge, because if I am, I don't use fresh green onion.
My usual ingredients are mayonnaise, minced capers, dill relish, dill weed, lemon juice, horseradish, onion salt, and olive brine. Sometimes minced green onion or dry green onion dip mix. But I just keep adding and adjusting until it tastes good, and it's different every time. 🤷♀️
@@jamesherder5757 I usually make my own tartar sauce if I have several people to eat it...I always make too much. However, I have found that I like the cheap Walmart brand tartar sauce a lot more than the pricier one.
@@jamesherder5757I buy the Louisiana brand tartar sauce. It’s good. Someone also mentioned the Bob’s Big Boy tartar sauce in another comment.
I am 60 years old and was raised Catholic. One a year, or two, I crave fish sticks and macaroni & cheese. It puts me right back in the kitchen of my childhood home. I have loved ATK since its inception on PBS many years ago and own, and have gifted, many ATK cookbooks, but I wish they would embrace and share with us information such as fishing practices, humane certification, etc. I understand that they don’t because such information would turn off a segment of viewers (NYT’s Wirecutter doesn’t either). But that information is NOW, not the future, and it helps consumers, most of whom care, make better decisions. The vast majority of people do not want to unnecessarily trash the earth and decimate animals and ocean creatures and want to know better choices.
Love Gortons! We get the Cod and it is like going out for a Fish Fry! Yum!
i wish jack bishop was my life coach. he’s the type of person i’d like to bounce ideas off of
I’ve actually heard he’s a real prick to work with.
@@steveyork8069 LOL no way, where?
he seems like the nicest guy on the planet
@@steveyork8069you must be thinking of Chris “Grumble”
@@steveyork8069Can you cite your sources or prove your claim? Anyone can say that about anybody hahah, and the comment above me is right, you could be thinking about the last guy running things, who went through court proceedings saying the same thing about him
@@Tortilla.Reform it was in a food magazine several years ago I was reading in a Dr’s office.They were talking about Jack.
Thanks for this. Glad I found it. Surprisingly, it never occurred to me to use frozen fish sticks for easy fish tacos. I will definitely try it soon. Also thanks for the honest, unpretentious reviews.
I love using the Gorton's breaded fillets for fish tacos. Little sliced red cabbage, splash of lime juice and ranch or tartar sauce. Simple and yummy
My father and mother,aunts and uncles all depression era people!No matter what ,you ate what was put in front of you!As a Polish kid from Chicago,born in 1948,I never asked when I was 5 years old what was in Kiska,Blood sausage,using Everything from the pig but the squeal ,when I found out later on what was in it,I was already hooked,got four big Kiska in the freezer has we communicate!Thomas A.Filipiak
Never did I think I’d see a fish sticks comparison, here! 😂
Jack Bishop saying he eats fish sticks makes me respect him even more! 😊
Gorton's based out of Mass since 1954 when they first introduced fish sticks! (Ownership has changed from General Mills to Unilever to now a Japanese company that focuses on fish, Nissui)
Well if it’s gonna go to someone it might as well be to the Japanese. They know a thing or two about fish.
Actually based out of Mass since 1849.
This episode was just great. I giggled all the way through. Love the Chanel.
I was searching online to see which are the best frozen fish sticks & when I saw y’all had done a video with Jack-I knew I could trust you to steer me in the right direction! Thank you SO much!! 😊💗
Costco's fish sticks are good also... I did just buy some recently to eat during Lent... but have purchased them several times... they definitely taste better and yes... they do make excellent fish tacos and add some crunchy texture to the taco.
I like the Aldi brand of whole cod fillets. They have a few choices. I do them in the toaster oven while I make taco fixings, or Nigella’s Bhorta sauce. It’s a quick and easy supper.
Thank you for this great video brings me back great memories from elementary school I loved them fish sticks was my favorite Y’all made me happy
Air fryer makes them the best
Good tip, thanks
This was very helpful. I might actually try fish sticks now since I can make an educated choice after watching the video. Thanks!
Fish sticks were a go to comfort food growing up on 70's and 80's. Mrs Paul was the best - I liked their tarter sauce mix the most. Unfortunately I don't think fish sticks have been the same since they got rid of trans-fats - same with frozen pizza. Now I make my own. But the memories are worth a million. And every now and then I do indulge.
Same born in 75 my mom usually bought Mrs. Paul’s growing up. It was always handy to have that tarter sauce mix packet. Every once in a while it would be some other brand or a cheap brand on sale and we would all be like, "where’s the Mrs. Paul’s?” Lol
My Mom too with the Mrs Pauls, but we liked catsup. Good memories.
Thanks guys! Where was this when we needed it at the beginning of Lent. I used a few of these, mostly choosing whole fish and toasting them to a crispy surface. I like to make Nigella’s Fish Finger Bhorta so I smash them into the sauce. (I make likewise smashed in a curry sauce)
As a resident of Gloucester MA (home of Gorton's) I am very happy and proud that our fish sticks won this challenge!
Trident from Costco is the best. I make either a Chipotle Slaw or a Lime Cilantro Slaw and serve it with Trident fish sticks in corn tortillas for a quick easy meal.
Love watching them always the best❗️👍👍👍💯
Had Gorton's fish stick tacos, with tomato and homemade slaw, for dinner yesterday. Quick, easy and very tasty.
Bridget is a fellow Mountaineer (from WV), I liked her well before I learned this tidbit.
Keep on cookin' Mountain Mama.💙💛
What no Mrs. Paul's
Just getting ready to post that...she had the best fish sticks ! What happened to her?
Ha! I was married to a guy known as (his art) Paul.
Someone called me Mrs. Paul once and my stare of death levels up that day.
I’ve always preferred Gortons to any other brand simply because their fish sticks and fillets tasted the best and the coating on the outside wasn’t too thick cooked up crunchy. Nice to know my choice in a fish stick, when I rarely want one, is validated
I'm super happy to watch the three of you... Always a pleasure!!!!
I’m 67, and seem to remember when I was a kid fish sticks tasted better and I haven’t been able to get that same taste today.
None seem to have the same texture and flavor. We went to Gortons beer battered fillets to get a similar taste. Then though not same Long John Silver's always hits the spot. Or Captain D's. LoL
I’ve tried a few over them over the years & I’ve always preferred Gorton’s if I’m want fish sticks.
My mom used to buy Mrs Pauls fish sticks many years ago. We loved them, but don’t know if they are still around???
Yes!! Definitely, Gorton's
My favorite as a kid growing up was Mrs Paul's fish and chips! Was a real treat back then. Wish I could still find them somewhere .😮 good quality and taste!
They still make them.
Where is Mrs.Paul's fish sticks? (oldie but goodie)
Mrs. Paul ran off with Gorton, the Fisherman.. 😄
Shotgun ...smh
Mrs. Paul's one of the best fish sticks.
That's my favorite
Where was Mrs. Paul’s? Would be clear winner.
Love this thanks for the testing girls!❤ Subscribed
Nothing says I love you like a fish stick dinner.
Excellent video! Many choices at my supermarket so now I will try the winners.... soft potato bun with tartar sauce (maybe a slice of cheese?).. filet o fish sandwich at home YUM
What a fun group ❤. 4:30 in the morning and I’m craving fish 😂. Thank you test kitchen
Back in the day I used to buy Van de Kamp's battered halibut fillets. Even then they were somewhat expensive, but actually delicious. They no longer offer this fish as it's become way too expensive. There is one brand that seems equal to it, but at a cost of $12.99 for just 10oz which is above what most of us can afford, but for a special treat, probably worth a go, and I will try it one of these days.😁👍😎✌🗽
When I just want to have some fish sandwich makings for dinners when I'm working late at the office, I buy a box of Van de Kamp's current version of battered fillets and a bag of hot dog buns. The fillets are pretty durn small these days, but they fit well two-to-a-bun. Then I also make sure I have a bottle of "Louisiana"-brand tartar sauce, which is generous on the pickle, and a jar of "Mrs. Dash - Extra Spicy" blend, because mixed together they make a grand remoulade. Jack or Mozzarella or Muenster cheese to melt on top of the assembled sandwich, and some greens (with or without tomato) to garnish. It's not everybody's idea of a proper fish sandwich, but I know what I like.
Gorton's does taste good.Even like it for snacking when the breading is crisp.
I lived in Gloucester, MA the home of Gorton's for 50 years. On frying days the whole city smells like fish sticks! Delicious.
u know Kanye is watching this at 2 in the morning salivating
😂😂 he likes to put 'em in his mouth 🤣
You like fish sticks?
I'll have you know, you sent me on a 10 minute Google search down a rabbit hole, for a rather lame 15 year old joke. Very disappointing.
@@rodgerneeb301Yea I respect you doing that hahah, sorry the payoff was negligible
@@jakasslove em!
My inner Cartman is chuckling 😂
I like putting fish sticks in my mouth.
I'm not above eating a fish stick
Kanye definitely watching this
@@rectangularcuboid And he still doesn't get the joke.
Yay, fish sdicks...
Thank you for the info! Fish sticks takes me back to elementary school too! I never thought of using them for fish tacos, but I will use them now.
I have been buying the potato, breaded Pollock fillets from Gorton and doing them in the air fryer and they are phenomenal. They make a great basic meal or a fish sandwich. They’re crusty, toasty, and flavorful.
I knew Gorton’s would win. Fish sticks are a lenten staple for Catholics. I grey up on them. And if you were singing, “trust the Gorton’s fisherman,” raise your hand =======>
they skipped the Van De Kamps
Wish you all did the Costco "Ultimate fish sticks". They are pretty darn good (with a name like ultimate, they better be)
We only buy the Costco fish sticks. They are very good!
You forgot the Mrs. Pauls. If you bake them exactly as instructed they come out very crispy and tasty.
I loved staying at Isla Mujerus. About a 20 minute boat ride from Cancun. Lazy Island, no cars except for police and ambulance . Rent a motorcycle or golf cart. Great and pristine beach Scuba and snorkeling was amazing. Go to Jax’s for the best fish tacos! What was caught that day. Their breakfasts was super Huevos Ranchers was awesome
You gotta bake them for like 10 minutes extra. make them super crispy. homemade tartar sauce.
In the ocean blue, the fish did frolic and kick,
Until they were caught and turned into sticks.
Breaded and fried, a golden hue so slick,
On plates they land, the choice is quick.
The best fish sticks, oh what a treat,
With a crunch so loud, it can't be beat.
Dipped in sauce, they're oh so neat,
A savory snack, none can defeat.
From sea to table, they make a trip,
In every bite, you'll taste the dip.
The best fish sticks, they have a grip,
On hungry hearts, they never slip.
So here's to fish sticks, the best indeed,
In every box, a delicious feed.
A simple joy, they're all you need,
The best fish sticks, take the lead!
Yep regular Gorton's for me !
I just love Jack! Now I want fish sticks
Gordon’s is all we buy, thanks for conformation!
Confirmation
1970's fish sticks were firmer real planks of fish, and were more tasty because they weren't watery in the interior texture. Perhaps they were a different species of firmer fish altogether, or just not cheaply pumped up by weight with added water.
Weren’t they square at the ends of the fish sticks and the stick itself was also more flat instead of round?We used to eat them with Miracle Whip they were so good I think they put today’s fish sticks to shame.IMO🤷🏼
@@jeffchandler2521 Yes, that was the shape of them.
The top two just happen to be my top two. I like how that works.
You didn't talk about the Van de Kamp's, though. That's my favorite frozen fish (but Gorton's is good, too).
freezer burn either from factory or grocery store. Simple trick my grandmother 👵 did while she was alive box of baking soda. i think to oils get old eventually they get rancid. Oils are only good for that days fry. Even if you strain out crumbs the next day it’s not 350 degrees or 375 degrees the oil will not get as hot as fresh. Now it’s basically bio diesel fuel. You can tell fresh from old oil at restaurants
Van de Kamps beer battered is my Favorite.
I love Gordon’s fish period!
This video was extra fantastic. loved the chemistry and quips at each other.
The Gorton’s potato crunch whole fillets are my fave. There used to be an English brand that was superb and my go-to frozen fish fillets but I haven’t seen it in a very long time.
I know what you're talking about and they were amazing but I can't remember the name. Was it Young's 🤔 the most amazing crunch
@@FrenchToastedSouls Yes! It was Young's. The quality, taste, crunch - perfection.
@@HotCurryMouth I had Young's once and it was God damn delicious and I haven't been able to find it anywhere since😭
I know these are grocery store brands, but the best fish sticks can be found at Costco; Trident Seafood’s Ultimate Fish Sticks.
I'm glad ATK is getting more sophisticated.
I never had a school lunch. My mom made me a bag lunch daily.
We occasionally had fish sticks for dinner.
I only had a school lunch on Friday's. Rest of the week I bagged it. Or boxed it.
Gortons from Gloucester, always the best. Cool town in Massachusetts….you can smell the fish cooking in restaurants from the shipping docks….. traveled through there with my trucker hubby. Nice memories
Fish sticks (frozen) were a joy of my youth. Pollack is a great, sustainable, fish.
Not anymore. ALL ocean game fish are loaded with mercury, according to the FDA tests.
Great to have on hand, always there, reasonably healthy, predictably nice.
❤ Love the school references. 😂 Hubby perked up when he heard WV!
I still remember the elementary school fish sticks and peanut butter cookies. I haven't been able to find those peanut butter cookies that taste like the ones we had at school.
I totally agree! Love Gortons
Not getting Gortons. Last few bags we got they were miserable. Very small, little to sometimes NO fish (just breading).
I'm not surprised. Gorton's has been around since the 60's in my memory.
In the UK we call them fish fingers which sound far more appetising
Yes, but then you have Eaton mess. The ingredients sound wonderful, but the name, not so much.😅
I've always wonder which fish stick/fillet was better. With economy what it is I enjoyed your video and taste test, think I'll go with the Gorton's brand in the future. Thanks
I remember as a kid a treat was Van De Kamps battered halibut. It was way better than the regular fish sticks!
A-D but 6 packages including Van de Camp's but wasn't mentioned. How did the Van de Kamp's compare?
They apparently don't want to seem like they are dragging them thru the mud. I bought some Vadecamps a few months ago, horrid. I tried multiple way to cook them (oven, shallow fry in oil) the breading won't stay on and doesn't crisp up no matter what.
Yeah I was wondering about that. Van de Camp’s and Mrs. Paul’s are major brands you find everywhere with Gorton’s. I was hoping to see them compared. They’re going to make me buy all 3 and do my own test lol
Agreed on the Gorton's. I have become inexplicably interested in fish sticks lately. They are very satisfying. And I went through a bunch of brands before I settled on Groton's. They have a good crunch (after 15 minutes or so at 425f) and the fish is flaky and moist. There is a "Parmesan encrusted" variant that really shines although the Parmesan aspect is lost on me.
A good straight forward report, Now I know what to buy.
I like Trident fish sticks from Costco. They go lighter on the breading so the fish shines through. I use them for seafood tacos and they're pretty comparable to Mexican restaurants. I think they are 4 pound bags so they are freezer hogs.
Moved from So Cal 3 years ago to rural Arkansas. Raised my kids on Van de Kamp's. Can't be found here at all. Tried Gorton's, not a fan. Fisher Boy's went in the trash. Awful!
No more fish tacos for me till I find Van de Kamp's!
Thanks for your review, well done!
I have two kinds in my freezer, the trident from Costco and also Aldi brand which is really good also
No Costco?
I've always liked Gorton's fish.
Gorton's has always been my go-to frozen prepared fish. It's great as a fish taco, with homemade tartar sauce.
Trident from Costco
I'm with ya' all the way! I actually use them for fish tacos all the time.
Glad that I have A and B both in my freezer right now. Has em last night. It's my go to last thought meal. Love em. 💯❤️
Now I just need a taste test for bigger portions. It may be weird, but I'm looking for a good recommendation for a squarish fish fillet for a homemade version of a certain fast-food sandwich.
365 Fish Squares from Whole Foods!
Me too . I'm going to call the store and if they can get them ask them to stock it . Yes , I do it for all products that they don't have on the shelf .
I saw Van de Kamp's sitting on the table, where did they place in your testing?
Fish sticks the favorite of my childhood 😀😋👍
Love when you do these!