February 2026 Catch of the Month: Imperfect Pairings

Receive 6 random cans of premium tinned seafood from Iberian brands such as Bela, Briosa, Good Boy, Jupiter, La Gondola, Manna, Manna Gourmet, Minerva, Palacio De Oriente, Porthos.  Each Bela tin contains fat, plump sardine so big they can only fit 3/5 per can. Briosa finds the perfect mix of high quality wild fish and olive oil and sauces for the tastiest fish you can get. Porthos tinned fish tastes amazing and is located in Matosinhos, an area well known for its fishing traditions.  Jupiter, Good Boy, and Manna brands represent the southern Portuguese coastline include recipes and fish that are typical to the Algarve region.  Minerva and La Gondala represent the northern Portuguese coast with production methods and sauces typical of this region.  Palacio de Oriente hails from the Galician coast with a selection of tinned seafood that Spain is famous for exporting.   This high value box includes prepaid shipping and is delivered for a  stunning of $30 to your door.  

The sometimes sweet and sometimes savory TOMATO is a perfect complement to the Sardina Pilchardus, the original sardine.  When produced in the expert hands of the Portuguese and Spanish canneries that dot the seascape from the Algarve to the Galician coast sardines in tomato are a special treat.  The acidity of the tomato interacts with the qualities of the fish that support the taste in a entirely different way than the oils and escabeche flavors that are regularly found in these regions.   In this pairing 1+1 is definitely greater than 2 on the taste bud scale! Perhaps the best attribute is that these cans can be enjoyed straight from the can, but also are ready for preparation in all sorts of dishes from a cataplana to pasta con la sarde.   We choose a random 6 cans from the array of choices for $36.  If 6 is not enough double up to get the an even greater selection, or pair with our spicy tinfest random-6! SHIPPING INCLUDED! Muito Obrigado! Pedro & Crew    

6 (six) assorted tins of imported Portuguese produced Mackerel(Cavala) varieties.  This random assortment is a curated flight that highlights the different production methods and flavors throughout Portugal. Mackerel is a firm & rich tasting oily fish with high health & wellness attributes, but when tinned the flavor mellows.  Tinned mackerel is great when served directly out of a can or can be used in recipes due the firmness that flakes more like tuna than sardines.  A Pairing of crackers are included for an easy snack. Shipping included! VARIETIES INCLUDE: Whole Mackerel - BELA & Manna use the whole mackerel with skin & bones(both edible), but no head, tails, or scales.  Amazing presentation and plating due to the striking pattern and great for coating and frying Mackerel Filets - the most common tinned method due to the size that lends itself very well for the inclusion of recipes like salads, soft tacos, or omelets. FLAVORS VARIETIES INCLUDE: Piri-Piri - Portugal's most famous hot-pepper!  Mild by world hot pepper scales, but has a long finish that is great with a smoke hinting and perfect accompaniment for tinned fish.  Can be aroma or the actual pepper. Escabeche - Iberian staple sauce that is vinegar based and may include flavors like tomato paste, onion, garlic, sugar and salt.  Sublime and a great sauce for fish. Escabeche Piquante - A spicy version of the Iberian's most famous sauce. Spiced Flavor - This is not necessarily hot spicy, but spiced with with ingredients like cardamom and/or cloves and usually includes slice of carrot or cucumber.  Often times there is a hot pepper included, but usually muted. Mustard - A classic vinaigrette  Portuguese Preparation - with carrot, onion, clove and piri-piri Garlic & Parsley Mediterranean - with Oregano Sample Brands and Flavors: BELA, Briosa, Good Boy, Jupiter, Manna, Manna Gourmet, Minerva, (6 random items total)

The Palacio de Oriente brand has been a trusted name and market leader in the canned fish industry since its founding over 140 years ago, in 1873. During their long, long lifespan, Palacio de Oriente's accreditation has gone nowhere but up - you'll be hard-pressed to find a brand more reliable in this market! Each Palacio Variety Pack features: Squid Chunks in Ink Sauce Squid Chunks in American Sauce Stuffed Squids in Ink Sauce - OUT OF STOCK - Mussels in Water - REPLACEMENT - Jumbo Squids in Olive Oil Octopus in Olive Oil Solid Pack White Tuna in Olive Oil  White Tuna Flakes in Tomato Sauce Mussels in Spicy Escabeche  Mussels in Escabeche  Mussels in Galician Sauce TOTAL: 10 ITEMS FOR ONLY $59.99! GREAT VALUE!!!

Maruxaina elevates tradition with their exquisite seafood preserves, crafted from the finest selections to deliver an unmatched quality, flavor, and authenticity. Experience the true taste of the Rías Baixas with these responsibly wild-harvested Spanish scallops - a perfect choice for lover of genuine, artisanal flavors!

Porthos is one of the oldest and largest canned fish factories in Portugal. It is located in Matosinhos, an area well known for its fishing traditions. Porthos sardines are some of the tastiest sardines you can get mixed with olive oil and sauces.  This special edition of Porthos presents high quality products using traditional wood smoking methods, providing a special and delicious taste when combined with the richest of olive oils. Trout is a great choice for maintaining a healthy diet, being quite dense in nutrients filled with essential vitamins and proteins while also being low in calories with 0g carbohydrates. 

Cantara Creative Razorshell Clams in Brine are an exquisite seafood delicacy. Expertly harvested and packed into a 3-pack, these succulent clams are preserved in brine for a fresh, salty flavor. Enjoy the impeccable taste of Cantara Creative Razorshell Clams in every meal.

We are very excited to support one of our founding brand members, BELA, on the launch of their first new item in 5 years.  We are offering for a very limited time the BELA SARDINE IN TOMATO.  BELA is owned by a US Veteran, Joshua, who ate sardines not only as a child but regularly in the AirForce during his time.  BELA is donated 36% of all sales for this item to 3 orgnizations that assist in physical an dmental health support of veterans.   We at Tin Can Fish also have team members and their families who are enlisted and/or veterans.  This prokect is very close to us and we are so honored to support it. Order here for a very limited time and we encourage you to read more on their website directly. Muito Obrigado, Pedro & Crew