José Gourmet Sardines with Lemon in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The same hand-prepared, fair-trade sardines from José Gourmet's small Porto cannery, lifted with lemon in a smooth extra virgin olive oil. Sourced from the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts and tinned on the day of landing.

The lemon is harmonious rather than assertive — it brightens the natural richness of the sardine without competing with it, making for a lighter, more vibrant tin that works particularly well in salads and lighter dishes.

Serve over simply dressed leaves, flake onto toast with a few capers, or add to a grain bowl as an effortless protein hit.