June 2025 Catch of the Month: Gemini Pairs

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)

This special variety pack includes 6 (six) randomly assorted cans (or jars) of some of Portugal's premium Tuna's from an array of brands including Bela, Briosa, DAMA, Porthos, and more! Like our other specialty packs, this is designed for those who would like an introduction to the many flavors and brands we have available at TinCanFish.  Shipping included! TUNA VARIETIES: Solid Pack Fillets  Skipjack Fillets Ventresca (Tuna Belly) FLAVOR VARIETIES: Extra Virgin Olive Oil  Brine water Hot/regular vegetable oil Olive Oil with Piri-piri Olive oil with dill herbs  Chickpeas, black eyed peas Onion & Laurel Extra Virgin Olive oil with Smoke Flavor

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    

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.  

Mestre Sardines in Spicy Olive Oil are a healthy and delicious snack. This 6-pack contains top quality sardines, conserved in spicy olive oil for a unique flavoring. Rich in vitamins and minerals, these sardines make a nutritious addition to any diet.

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 MAR brand is a 4th generation family-owned company with deliberate techniques that show up in the quality of their products. BIO and MSC certified, all fish are initially prepared with the traditional pre-cooked method and then paired with organic extra virgin olive oil and/or other high-quality ingredients.  Brand new to TCF in Fall 2023 - MAR Brand Mussels! Mussels are an excellent source of high quality proteins. They are filled with flavor as well as nutrients and vitamins including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron, calcium, and much more! These mussels are cooked in an escabeche sauce for a tasty and healthy experience!

Conservas Palacio de Oriente, founded in 1873, is the oldest fish and shellfish canning company in Spain. They have been market leaders for over 140 years, with the combination of modern technology and traditional packing ideologies. Palacio de Oriente includes many types of fish and shellfish, typical of the Mediterranean diet they are a healthy snack and include no preservatives!  These products are high in protein and Omega 3 and Omega 6.