NURI Portuguese Sardines in Spiced Olive Oil - 10 Pack - (4.4 oz cans)

Be warned, if you eat these sardines, you will not eat any other brand, and these are not cheap. For example, other cheap brands are about $1 per can. These are north of $5 per can, and I've seen it up to $10 per can. If you subscribe, you can get them just under $4 per can, but that's still way more than the standard brands. The sardines themselves are big and actually are packed tight in the can. Thus the ratio of meat to oil is very high compared to other brands, making the value a bit better for the money. For example Wild Planet sardines are small, and are not packed to the extent that the Nuri sardines are. Thus there is significantly more oil, which weight-wise is almost as much as the sardines themselves. I would estimate that the amount of sardines in a Nuri tin is almost double than a cheaper brand. The fish itself is top notch. Cooked perfectly; firm, and not overly fishy. Compared to other brands, there are less internal organs, which can be a minus or plus, depending if you like that or not. There are some nutrients in the organs that might be missing, but I think it's a good balance. The combination of spices along with the sardines themselves infuse the olive oil with a warm and rich combination of spice and umami. The clove and laurel give an additional depth of flavor. Definitely do not throw the oil out...it's arguably the best part of the experience, especially if you eat this with a salad, crackers, or rice. There is a small chili pepper in there, but it is only mildly spicy and edible, along with a slice of cucumber and carrot. The only inedible thing in the can is the clove. The health benefits are off the charts as well. Sardines provide protein, but have many more nutrients than that. The bones provide a lot of calcium, and the omega-3 content (the good omega fat) is really high. Along with olive oil, which has a whole host of benefits as well, your blood work after eating this a while (maybe 2-3 times a week) will amaze your doctor. After having Nuri sardines, I'm totally ruined for other sardines. I tried eating another brand, and I literally gagged. I might as well be eating cat food than other brands of sardines. Don't say that you weren't warned.

The best tinned sardines in the world; taste where it all began. During the First World War, sardines were packed in Portugal and Spain for our soldiers. And Nuri still does things the original way: hand-packed and high quality sanitation, smoking, and original recipes- for the oil and tomato sauces- 4 flavors, all great. This one is my favorite, but the spicy tomato is great as well. There’s a variety pack of all 4 flavors available on Amazon, that’s how I found my favorites. The size of the sardines are great, they’re juicy and tender, not too salty but nice brine umami flavor. I have yet to open a can with a “fishy” odor. Some reviews mention that, usually as a result of damage during shipping which is easy enough to have reimbursed. It’s never happened to me after ordering hundreds of sardines from Amazon. They’ve always been fresh and tasty without damage; they are packaged well (pictured) and, of course, sardines are quite literally a highly nutritious superfood. Just be careful that you pick high quality brands (stay away from any packaged in seed or vegetable oil). The price isn’t as cheap as other brands but it’s also not as high as some, and the quality is on par with the most expensive cans. Nuri is an awesome company: there’s a great video on YouTube of their factory and the process from sea to tin that is wonderful.

We are just back from Portugal so were delighted to find these sardines. The fish are firm, decently large, very tasty, and the oil is amongst the best quality we've experienced (and we've tried sardines from all over the world). The spicing is very light so don't let that deter you - more like a hint of spice. Unlike many entry-level sardines, they do not smell excessively fishy (very mild odor). So then, we'll be ordering more of these into the future.

Very tasty, and quick shipping. I've tried a few sardine products now, and this one has a mellow taste, is packed in oil, and works the best of the ones I've had. The size of the fish is 'medium', and they appear not to have been overcooked to mush. Recommend!

OK, yeah, they’re pricey, I know I know. All said, done and delivered, I came in around $6.60 per can. I’m an ex pat New Yorker living in the Arizona desert. There are a lot of good things to be said about living in Arizona except for one, THERE IS NO ITALIAN BREAD HERE ANYWHERE!! Consequently, I have spent an obscene amount of money on kitchen tools and supplies to learn how to make my own Italian bread. Why go through all this time, money and trouble? Because I love me some Sardines in spiced oil on a big slice of Italian Bread drizzled with Italian EVOO and Cornish Celtic Sea Salt Flakes from Cornwall England. After much trial and tribulations, not to mention an embarrassing number of trips to the garbage disposal with failures, I was able to figure out how to crank out some respectable loaves of bread. Now onto the Sardines. I won’t drag you through each event and just say that I’ve gone through about 10 different brands and could say something positive about each of them. The consistent negative observation, with the possible exception of Porthos, was the spice miss. It said Spiced Oil but it didn’t deliver. I had to enhance them all with Harissa sauce from Mina which is a great product BTW. I finally decided to check out the Nuri brand. I did the Ai research, the reviews, the articles and the videos. I pulled the trigger and ordered. 10 cans arrived at my door in perfect condition. Each can was wrapped in a way that said 'handmade by a person who cared'. At opening a can there was a bit of a fish scent that dissipated quickly. There were four large Sardines in the can. I took a generous slice of Bread, drizzled it with some EVOO and sprinkled it with salt flakes. I used a pair of cocktail forks to lift one of the fish out of the can and, to my surprise, the fish came out whole with no disintegration like most of the other brands. These were stout, plump fish and I was able to slice one lengthwise again with no disintegration. It was time to get the Sardine half on that big piece of bread that was looking like an aircraft carrier floating in the middle my plate. The introduction was flawless. Now the big question. To Harissa or not to Harissa???? After brief contemplation I pounded the table and said NO! NO! HARISSA! If this isn't it there is nothing and it's over, just over! I took a big bite. Mmmmm....ohoooooo...mmmmm...oooooo my.....mmmm...holy mother of mercy. DELICIOUS! The spice was there and it was right on the money....the fish was firm and tasty. Finally success. Speaking of right on the money...all I needed for this scrumptious lunch was two of the fish and four pieces of bread off that massive loaf (yes, I overdid it). The other two fish went in a little plastic, sealable container and into the fridge for the next scrumptious lunch. Summing up, I’m getting two protein packed lunches out of each can for about $3.65 each if I factor in the bread and the oil/salt. I just looked at the price of a large fries at MickyD’s….would you believe $4.99?! So here’s your choice…put on some muscle for $3.65 or clog an artery for $4.99? My money is on the Nuri Sardines all the way from Portugal. Enjoy!

Outstanding texture and flavor in what I think is the highest quality sardines in the market.

Beware, it's true. Once you've eaten these you may not want any other sardines. And they're not cheap. But considering the value in terms of high quality protein and loads of good fats, a can of these sardines is, ounce-for-ounce, an incredible bargain compared to other common food choices.

Good quality, taste great, a good catch!

The best of the best. Once tried you will be hooked. Cannot be compared to supermarket equivalents

Very tasty sardines, the spiced olive oil is not very spicy, rather has a mix of clove, chilli, cucumber carrot and black pepper in a very high quality olive oil. Fish is tender and falls apart easily, I had them over a bed of fluffy white rice topped with a squeeze of lemon juice and some sesame seeds, add the remainder of the oil from the tin into the rice as well. Are they 3x as good as King Oscar? I don’t think so, but they’re still delicious and great for a special occasion! Beautiful packaging as well, feels very gourmet.

Nuri... Best Sardines in the world. Thanks Cartel & Co for suppling Australia!!!

Great delivery experience of the best sardines

The Nuri sardine pack from Pinhais in portugal, the spiced olive oil version is my absolute favourite. It's a great snack