The Joy of Sardines
 

I love me some sardines!

Rich in omega 3s, protein, and best of all, CHEAP!

My faves are in tomato sauce. I also like canned herring in paprika sauce. This is a popular snack in Eastern Europe.

And when I get to the city, I'm always at Russ and Daughters in my old neighborhood to buy their pickled herring. Yum!

But sardines. Cheap, tasty, and available just about everywhere! ^^

Sardines are great. By themselves as a snack, or as a component in a dish; they add a bit of umami to various sauces and dishes.

I love me some sardines, too! The best I've had have been in Spain -- these are white sardines served at room temperature in a little oil. Mmmmm . . . yummy!

In the small fish category, let's not forget Kippers and Fried Smelt!

(Canned smoked clams are good too)

Cheers,
Pogopossum

How about anchovies on pizza?

I would love to try those featured on Bourdain's 'No Reservation" show. Esp the Spanish ones. I don't know where I can get them though.

I can go for that, but only on part of the pizza. I don't want the whole pie to taste like anchovies.



I'm not sure either, but I'm guessing that somewhere in NYC you will find exactly what you need.

Had them grilled in Portugal. Wonderful^

from the can (or tin) King Oscar are the best! I LOVE sardines

The really small ones (about 2 inches long) in oil are wonderful. The larger ones are edible but ....

Absolutely and utterly disgusting.

If you luvs the sardines, you must have them grilled in Collioure France. Delightful.

Oh you can't beat some sardines on buttered toast.......and a dash of chilli sauce to spice things up a bit. ^

You are right. I had forgotten about those memorable grilled sardines. They were delicious there and also in Corsica. Nothing at all like those sardines found in cans.

Please do not forget on a Ceasar Salad.

When they are "in season" (whenever that is) they show up on menus around here, and in the local fish markets. Yum.

The two of you had sardines that are in a whole different league than what the OP is talking about, fresh sardines grilled are fantastic.

I grew up eating canned sardines on toast for a weekend lunch with my Pop. Mom hated the smell and taste. I too like the wide variety of sardines available (mustard, chili, paprika).

And like pogopossum states, if you like sardines in a can, give the other fish varieties a try^

Fried smelt deserves a thread of it's own. $0.25 beers & a basket of fried smelt. Awesome.

:D:D:D

Blackened flecks on burnt sticky fingers, the sting of lemon juice and oily burps... heaven!
Freshly caught sardines cooked over an open flame after sailing to Tabarca or Perdiguera islands. Sardines bring back so many fantastic childhood memories, delicious!
And I can get my fill in England too - cornish sardines/pilchards on a summer BBQ cooked by a Spaniard is as good as food gets.

Tonight's dinner is Alton Brown's recipe for avocado and sardines on toast. I haven't made it before, but it looked delicious on the show.

I love them anywhere but especially the ones in Beirut in small cafes near the beach with a glass of arak. Next best is either south of Spain or Portugal.

Other than those the ones you get on the grill by my pool after I make an early morning trip to Niteroi (other side of the bay from Rio de Janeiro) to buy them fresh and make them Portuguese style. Those are more expensive.

I love sardines, and just learned of this trick from a Portuguese friend of mine. Healthy and filling.

Of course, the worst tragedy in the US sardine world is the importer of Bela-Olhao sardines has quit the business. Can't find 'em anywhere. King Oscar just isn't the same. Any other recs for a high quality sardine?

One of my favourite fish (others include mackerel and vendace) I tend to put them in mediterranean style marinade, then fry and serve with salad and bread. But only if avalailable at the local market.

I love it hot and spicy.

Ate kippers occasionally growing up - 60's - in L.A. I think that was a bit unusual for the time - could have been my Dad's Norwegian heritage....I grew up thinking canned kippers were the same as canned sardines, but I guess not. Not interested in either now - too bad, omega 3 and all........

Yes, fresh ones, just simply grilled or fried, are a perfect food.

Several French canneries produce "millésimées" sardines, cans that are aged for several months and are supposed to acquire a nuttiness as they age. Just remember to flip the can every few months and they will keep for up to ten years.

sardines on saltines - add a dash of lemon and tabasco!

Fresh sardines grilled (best on grape vine) like once served quay-side in Livorno. Magnifico!

Good canned Norways crushed with finely chopped onion and spread on crisp rye toast. One of the great snacks my mother prepared......

i was looking for the pic of me and the leftover of sardine bones last night... YUM!!!

Do you eat the bones of grilled sardines?

....And the guts, too.

Thanks for that information! I am going to Venice in June and I look forward to eating grilled sardnes!

Make sure you clarify the price of anything you order in Venice before they serve it!

And I'm not sure if I made that point firmly enough.

Don't order anything in Venice unless you are clear about how much it costs.

going, going...........gone


MisterNice

A sad day, one that was reported here a month ago. The little sites are often far
more timely and useful than the big ones.

Thanks for the advice LapLap!

My favorite sardines come anywhere on the Mediterranean coast in a small restaurant with a Pastis if it's France or white wine if it's not, and a plate of the grilled fresh sardines in front of me consumed while watching the waves and/or beach occupants.

My favorite sardines come anywhere on the Mediterranean coast in a small restaurant with a Pastis if it's France or white wine if it's not, and a plate of the grilled fresh sardines in front of me consumed while watching the waves and/or beach occupants.

This Mediterranean thing has some merit...best sardines I've had were large (at least compared to the canned ones) grilled ones in a little cafe near the water in Genoa....very very different.

But I like the canned ones, too, on saltines. :cool: My dad showed me that one, brings back memories.

I love the Sardines at Casa Mono in New York, they are great with a nice glass of white wine.