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Want to get into tinned fish but you're not sure where to begin? This guide will help you navigate the waters.
How do you plan to eat it?
The best place to start is with how you plan to eat it. From there, consider whether you prefer to avoid skin or bones and what you want to spend.
Over rice
Look for tins packed in curry, tomato, escabeche or another sauce that can season the rice.
With crackers or bread
Pair pâtés, fillets or smoked fish with crackers or bread, then add a favorite condiment such as mustard, hot sauce, horseradish or cream cheese.
As an ingredient
For pasta, salads, sandwiches or sauces, choose a versatile tin at a price that makes sense for the recipe.
Straight from the tin
For a quick pick-me-up or a meal on the go, open the tin and eat it over the sink. All you need is a fork.
Prefer to avoid skin or bones?
Whole sardines commonly include both. If that gives you pause, start with fillets or tins selected without visible skin or bones.
I prefer fillets
Fillets narrow the field without limiting you to one species or style of preparation.
I want to avoid both
Look for tins clearly labeled skinless and boneless, and use the product details to confirm before buying.
Prefer us to choose?
Our beginner boxes, mystery box and subscription offer an easy way into the shelf.
