Smoked whitefish is a Great Lakes classic, and Great Lakes Tinned Fish Smoked Whitefish with Lemon & Dill brightens it up and makes it feel a little more modern. Made with wild-caught whitefish that’s smoked and hand-packed, this tinned fish has a devoted following at Relish.

What Does Smoked Whitefish Taste Like?

Consider this your gateway tinned fish! Whitefish is milder than sardines and mackerel, with a delicate, flaky texture. It’s also not briny because it’s a freshwater fish.

How to Eat Smoked Whitefish

Here’s where we get fancy! (Although there’s nothing wrong with eating it straight out of the tin or with some Share sourdough crackers.) Try it:

• On toasted rye with crème fraîche or cream cheese
• On a bagel with capers and red onion, like a Great Lakes version of lox
• Tossed into a white bean salad with lemon vinaigrette
• Added to a meal bowl for protein
• Made into smoked whitefish dip
• On a tinned fish board with pickles and mustard

Why It’s a Relish Fave

As a Midwesterner, I was pleased to find a tinned fish made with fish from the Great Lakes! Great Lakes Tinned Fish is a woman-owned company focused on traceable Great Lakes fish, and it’s also a highly regarded brand among tinned fish aficionados. I have regulars who come in to buy a can or two ever few weeks.

Product Details

• Brand: Great Lakes Tinned Fish
• Wild-caught Great Lakes whitefish
• Smoked and hand-packed
• Flavored with lemon and dill
• No artificial preservatives
• Woman-owned company