Whole Cornish MSC Sardines
- One 500g pack, around 12 whole, ungutted Cornish sardines
- Straight onto a hot barbecue or grill, 3–4 minutes a side, sea salt and lemon
- Serves 4 as a starter, or 2 as a main
Ours come from the ring-net boats working out of Cornish ports, in a fishery certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council.
They are an oily fish, and oily fish fades fast: a sardine on a fishmonger's slab is often two or three days past its best. Freezing soon after landing keeps them where they were on the boat. Defrosted properly, we'd defy you to tell them from fresh, and if you can, we'll give you your money back.
They arrive whole and ungutted, so a knife is involved. Or not: half of Portugal grills them just as they are, and the guts lift out with a fork once cooked. If neither option sounds like your Saturday, our Cornish MSC Sardine Fillets exist for exactly this reason. (Air fryer: 8 minutes at 200, if you must.)
One of the richest natural sources of omega-3 there is, along with protein, vitamin D and calcium.
Storage and defrosting
Keep frozen. Defrost overnight in the fridge, pat dry, and cook within 24 hours. Don't refreeze.
Questions
Are they gutted?
No, they're whole. Gut them before cooking, or grill them whole and lift the guts out afterwards.
Are sardines and pilchards the same?
Yes, the same species. "Pilchard" usually means a larger one.
What does MSC mean?
The fishery is certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council.
How many per person?
3 as a starter, 6 as a main.
What are the allergens?
Fish.
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Product Details
- One 500g pack, around 12 whole, ungutted Cornish sardines
- Straight onto a hot barbecue or grill, 3–4 minutes a side, sea salt and lemon
- Serves 4 as a starter, or 2 as a main
Ours come from the ring-net boats working out of Cornish ports, in a fishery certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council.
They are an oily fish, and oily fish fades fast: a sardine on a fishmonger's slab is often two or three days past its best. Freezing soon after landing keeps them where they were on the boat. Defrosted properly, we'd defy you to tell them from fresh, and if you can, we'll give you your money back.
They arrive whole and ungutted, so a knife is involved. Or not: half of Portugal grills them just as they are, and the guts lift out with a fork once cooked. If neither option sounds like your Saturday, our Cornish MSC Sardine Fillets exist for exactly this reason. (Air fryer: 8 minutes at 200, if you must.)
One of the richest natural sources of omega-3 there is, along with protein, vitamin D and calcium.
Storage and defrosting
Keep frozen. Defrost overnight in the fridge, pat dry, and cook within 24 hours. Don't refreeze.
Questions
Are they gutted?
No, they're whole. Gut them before cooking, or grill them whole and lift the guts out afterwards.
Are sardines and pilchards the same?
Yes, the same species. "Pilchard" usually means a larger one.
What does MSC mean?
The fishery is certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council.
How many per person?
3 as a starter, 6 as a main.
What are the allergens?
Fish.
- Wild
- Raw
- Cornwall, UK
- Ring Netting
