While our site name suggests we are only sardine fanatics, we’re actually fans of all the tinned things you can find. This review centers on the utilitarian canned tuna. Canned tuna can excellent in pastas, salads, and sandwiches.
Usually when I evaluate a new tin, I evaluate the branding, brand story, and price. Typically, a quality tin of tuna will cost at least $4 dollars, be preserved in olive oil, and originate from slightly colder waters. Wealthier countries, not always, tend to have better fishing practices which results in better quality.
As do Mar met all standards for its hefty $7 price tag. Canned tuna often has a metallic aftertaste and it surely was not found in this tin. I was able to enjoy it on its own and as a complement to a Greek Salad. It was the perfect tin for a steamy Austin September day.
Each sardine is carefully selected and cleaned by hand, following the time-honored traditions of Galicia. The fish are delicately roasted over an open flame to maintain their tender texture without sacrificing firmness. After roasting, the sardines are packed individually with a light touch of lemon essence and immersed in premium olive oil.
Daporta is a small cannery from Galicia. They only produce a few hundred units of sardines per year and I was lucky enough to find one at Cincinnati's Jungle Jims. And their tin of Sardinillas may have been the best tin I've had yet
I picked up Belmar Sardinhas at Central Market. They recently had an event focused on Portuguese cuisine. Portuguese cuisine certainty includes its sardines which can be delectable. Belmar was a standard-fare sardine that satisfied my lunch needs.
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