Did you know that your favorite outdoor company makes delicious tinned treats? Patagonia Provisions is an offshoot of its parent company, Patagonia, and they produce a wide array of ethically-sourced seafood. Their food is “Regenerative Organic Certified”, which means their practices focus on making a net positive impact on our planet. Great news for those of us who love to eat tinned fish and feel good about it!

Patagonia Provisions Smoked Mussels are a mellow little shellfish you won’t be able to get enough of. You get a little over a dozen delicious mussels packed with mussel broth, olive oil, water, and natural wood smoke. So simple, yet so savory. If you haven’t tried mussels before, either hot or tinned, they have a mildly briny flavor and a tender, chewy texture. When they’re tinned, you can smash them onto a piece of bread as a delightful spread. These mussels have a developed, smoky flavor and aren’t too fishy or oily. They are a beautiful orange color and lusciously juicy.

Mussels are a great candidate for a highbrow/lowbrow pairing. I love them with plain potato chips! You can also (as mentioned above) spread them onto a crusty piece of bread and top with some chili oil for a little kick. If you’re feeling really fancy, you can throw these into a pasta dish with a squeeze of lemon.

Eat more mussels! Mussel farming is sustainable and great for our oceans. You can snag this delicious can on Patagonia’s website, or at your local Target, Whole Foods, and REI (for your next backpacking trip)!