Portuguese Tinned Mackerel(Cavala) Assorted Variety 6-Pak

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)