We are at Conservas Pinhais, which is one of the oldest preserving factories here in Portugal and one of the few that still cans sardines the traditional, artisanal way. Today we're going to learn ...

Portuguese sardines are a unique variety with a long history as a domestic and international product praised for high-quality taste and nutrition. We interviewed canned fish specialist and chef ...

Sardines from Portugal, Spain and France are particularly good. Bought fresh and whole, sardines are ideal for grilling and barbecuing. Remove the scales by holding the fish under running water ...

The sardine is an essential part of the cultural and economic fabric of Portugal, a staple of the area’s diet and trade ever since the Romans found its abundant schools off the coast.

But we always had tins of mackerel and some bread for rather fancy sandwiches by the side of the road. Portuguese sardines have always been held in high regard, and a recent trip to Portugal inspired ...

To start, sardines are fished from Portuguese waters. Its sardines are much bigger, Vincent says. The fatter the fish, the more nutritious it is. Conserveira do Arade debone, gut and clean them ...