How Do I Debone Canned Pink Salmon? (4 Steps)

Canned salmon is a nutritious food packed with omega-3s. Pink salmon has slightly lower levels of omega-3s, but it is also less expensive than the darker and stronger flavored red (Sockeye) salmon. Although many people prefer to remove the bones, they are in fact completely cooked, very soft and safe to eat. They are also a terrific source of calcium so, if you are grinding up the salmon to make patties or a salmon loaf, you may want to try leaving them in the patty.

Things You'll Need

  • Can of pink salmon
  • Can opener
  • Bowl
  • Cutting board or plate
  • Tweezers (if you don't want to use your fingers)

Instructions

  1. Open the can of salmon. Using the lid to hold the salmon in the can, drain the liquid over the sink or over a bowl.

  2. Tip the salmon out onto a cutting board or plate. Gently pry apart the center of the fish where the cartilage or spine is located. This will help you to remove it in fewer pieces. Use tweezers or your fingers to gently remove the large and small bones from the fish. You may need to pull apart the salmon to access all the bones. Discard all bones.

  3. Remove the skin if you like. This can be safely chopped up and given to a cat.

  4. Flake remaining salmon. The salmon is now ready to serve or to use as the basis for a recipe.

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