February 2026 Catch of the Month: Imperfect Pairings

The VARINA Brand Variety Pack includes Sardines prepared THREE different ways, all of which are inspired by world-renowned chefs.  Each can of Varina represents a different interpretation by chef and artist blending tradition and modern Portuguese regional culture. Items included: - Sardines in Olive Oil with Oregano & Chili Pepper (Chefe Bertilio Gomes) - Sardines in Olive Oil with Mint, Green Cardamom, and Piri-Piri (Chefe Diogo Rocha) - Sardines in Olive Oil with Oregano, Ginger, Black Pepper, and Coriander (Chefe Noelia Jeronimo) This Portuguese-sourced brand imported exclusively by Tin Can Fish packs a delicious punch. With it's wide array of options, this Variety Pack has enough in store for everyone to enjoy!   **  Out of Stock will be replaced with a similar item from the VARINA brand selection

6 (six) assorted tins of Iberian Peninsula hot and spiced brands and varieties.  This random assortment will introduce the novice to the the may brands and flavors available.  Similarly this combination will satisfy the connoisseur who is looking for quality fishes and spices from one of the oldest global spice trading regions.   Pairing of crackers are included for an easy snack. Shipping included! SPICED 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. Hot Tomato - Tomato based with added spice flavoring. 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. Sample Brands and Flavors: BELA, Briosa, Good Boy, La Gandola, Manna, Manna Gourmet, Minerva, Palacio Do Oriente, Porthos.  (6 random items total)

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 $36 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    

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. Salmon is a tasty treat that is filled with proteins and healthy fats as well as many essential vitamins and minerals. 

Cantara Creative's Mackerel Fillets in Olive Oil provides an easy-to-prepare, delicious seafood meal. This six-pack provides high-quality, wild-caught mackerel, lightly packed in a mild blend of extra virgin olive oil. This combination ensures a nutritious and flavorful meal that's low in saturated fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids. 

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 mussels - a perfect choice for lover of genuine, artisanal flavors!

António Rocha Páris created a canned goods brand that brings together the best Portuguese canneries and the best and freshest of fishes, allying the traditional, the national, and the true flavor of canned goods, with exclusively fresh Portuguese fish amongst the best they have to offer. He realized that canned goods would be a perfect complement for the remainder of Casa De Sao Miguel’s products, launching the Da Rocha brand. These special sardines are naturally smoked in extra virgin olive oil for rich flavor, a natural and tasty seafood with a good source of Vitamin D, calcium, proteins, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Sardines are great added to a salad, mixed in with pasta, on a pizza, in tacos or for a snack alone!