Canned Sardines

There is a long tradition of canning sardines in both Spain and Portugal, and sardines are one of the most widely consumed oily fish in Spain. Small, with a long body, canned sardines have usually had their guts and innards removed, leaving a small edible spine. They are canned in many different preparations: in their own juices, in olive oil, pickled, and even with lemon or tomato sauce.