Jose Gourmet Sardines in Tomato Sauce

Rich, hand-packed sardines in a slow-cooked Portuguese tomato sauce

Produced by José Gourmet, these Sardines in Tomato Sauce celebrate the heart of traditional Portuguese conservas. Sustainably wild-caught Atlantic sardines are carefully hand-packed and gently simmered in a rich tomato sauce made from ripe tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and warming spices.

Tender, flavourful and deeply comforting, each sardine absorbs the sauce’s savoury warmth while retaining its natural ocean freshness. The result is a beautifully balanced conserva — hearty, satisfying and full of Mediterranean character.

Presented in José Gourmet’s distinctive artist-designed tin, it’s an everyday pantry essential elevated through craftsmanship, provenance and visual flair.

Perfect Pairings

• Warm crusty bread with salted butter
• Simple pasta with parsley and lemon zest
• Roasted Mediterranean vegetables
• Herby rice and grain dishes
• Light, crisp white wines

Ideal Uses

• Serve on toast for a comforting gourmet lunch
• Stir through pasta for a quick seafood dish
• Add to tapas and sharing boards
• Pair with grains for simple suppers
• Enjoy straight from the tin as a hearty snack

Key Product Highlights

• Sustainably wild-caught Atlantic sardines
• Hand-packed using traditional conservas craft
• Slow-cooked tomato sauce with olive oil and garlic
• Tender texture with rich savoury depth
• High in protein & omega-3
• Artisan Portuguese tinned seafood
• Collectible illustrated tin

Perfect for Norfolk Deli Hampers

We include tins like this across our curated hamper collections because they bring comforting flavour, artisan provenance and vibrant presentation. A crowd-pleasing classic that adds warmth and Mediterranean character to thoughtful food gifts.

Ideal for:

• Mediterranean & tapas hampers
• Coastal-inspired food gifts
• Wine and dine night hampers
• Foodie discovery hampers
• Corporate hampers with artisan appeal

Why We Stock It

At The Norfolk Deli, we champion foods that honour tradition while delivering genuine eating pleasure. This tin transforms a humble classic into something refined, responsibly sourced and gift-worthy.