Nuri Spiced 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.

This is the spiced tomato version: the same whole Atlantic sardines, packed in a tomato sauce built around cloves, black pepper, bay and chilli, with carrot and cucumber adding body. The heat is measured and builds steadily — enough to give the tin real character without overpowering the fish. The sauce is the difference between this and the classic tomato; it's a bolder, more complex tin that earns its place alongside it rather than replacing it.

Serve on thick toast with a squeeze of lemon. Stir through pasta with a handful of capers. Or eat straight from the tin — it holds its own without any help.

Nutrition & Ingredients

Full nutrition table not confirmed from official source — pull from tin label before publishing.

Ingredients: Sardines (Sardina pilchardus) (72%), tomato pulp (20%), olive oil (2%), cloves, black pepper, bay leaves, cucumber, chilli (2%), carrot, 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.