Practical ingredient guide
Sardines in oil
Cooked sardines preserved in oil, usually with skin and a softened edible central bone.
Fish
All year round
Home-style
What it offers and why to use it
Cooked sardines preserved in oil, usually with skin and a softened edible central bone. Drain before weighing and arrange whole over salads or toast.
Flavour profile
Rich marine flavour and tender texture.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose intact cans and check drained weight, species and oil type.
Store
After opening, refrigerate in a covered container and follow the label’s use instructions.
Prepare
Drain before weighing and arrange whole over salads or toast.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Tomato, cucumber, onion, lemon and mint.
How to substitute it
Canned mackerel changes size and fat content; use drained weight.
From ingredient to plate
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Recipes with sardines in oil
Sun-dried tomato and sardine flatbread
Pescatarian
Tomato, cucumber and sardine salad
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