Nuri Sardines in Tomato Sauce

Nuri has been making tins in Matosinhos since 1920. The sardines are bought fresh at the fish market first thing in the morning and canned the same day — 37 distinct steps from catch to sealed tin, every one done by hand. The paper-wrapped packaging is famous. The fish inside is the reason.

This is the tomato sauce version: whole Atlantic sardines, packed in a slow-cooked tomato sauce with cloves, pepper and a splash of olive oil. The sauce is clean and well-balanced — it deepens the fish without masking it, adding a quiet sweetness and acidity that makes this one of the most versatile tins in the range.

Mash onto thick toast. Stir through pasta with a handful of basil. Serve straight from the tin with good bread and nothing else. A tin that rewards simplicity.

Nutrition & Ingredients

Per 100 g

Ingredients: Sardines (Sardina pilchardus) (72%), tomato pulp (25%), olive oil (2%), salt.

Allergens: Contains fish.

Brand

Nuri is the cult brand of Conservas Pinhais & Cia, operating out of Matosinhos since 1920. Every tin goes through 37 artisanal steps — fish bought fresh at the market that morning, prepared entirely by hand, wrapped in the distinctive paper that has become one of the most recognised packages in tinned fish. Limited annual production. A benchmark for the category.

Product Details

• Origin: Portugal
• Net weight: 125 g
• Storage: Room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Shelf life: See tin for best before date.
• Consumption: Suitable for general consumption including children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Not suitable for those with a fish allergy.