The sardine fork made its debut in 19th-century Europe. In France and Portugal, especially, savoring sardines was a big part of the culinary landscape. It was necessary to have an implement that could delicately manage sardines. And just as specialized silverware like “asparagus tongs” and “toast serving forks” (touching rolls or toast in the bread basket was considered too risky for germ transmission), the sardine fork came to be.
Sterling Silver Sardine Fork by Epicurious
Not only was the sardine table fork very handy, but if you had sardine forks as part of your silverware collection, it conveyed an air of refinement with an unspoken acknowledgment that you had culinary smarts. Sardine table fork designs evolved throughout the 20th century, with artisans adding unique engravings and other decorative elements.
From the Jason silverware collection, his sardine table fork measures 6 inches long. The short, wide tines of this fork are perfect for grabbing delicious, tinned fish for plating or adding to a cracker.
Here at INOX Artisans, our handcrafted stainless steel sardine forks are the modern answer to a growing culinary trend for the tinned fish seacuterie board.
Each sardine fork set comes with 4 handcrafted table forks - a great gift for tinned seafood lovers!
The Conserveira De Lisboa by Fabio Cunha
For years in North America, canned sardines have been considered more of a joke than a culinary treat. Whereas in Spain and Portugal, “fish in a can” is proudly served in restaurants. Or walk into beautiful places like the Conserveira De Lisboa (shown above) and you’ll see rows and rows of tins of fish. While you won’t find places like that in the US, the tinned fish trend is growing. The #tinnedfish hashtag on TikTok now has more than 91 million views.
There are people who think that eating fresh fish is superior to enjoying canned seafood. But the truth is that sardines are fished out of the water and canned within hours.
Sardines and potato chips make a great pair. Salty, crispy chips complement the oily, briny flavor of the sardines. We filled our Hammered Chilly Nut Bowl with potato chips and added lemon wedges, cheese, olives, and crackers to this delicious sardine snack. The Ronda Small Acacia Wood Serving Platter was just the right board for this snack. Sardine forks from the Jason collection are standing by.
Did you know?
Sardines aren’t a single species of fish. The term "sardines" refers to various small, oily fish. This includes true sardines, herring, sprats or brislings (Norway), and pilchards (in France, Spain, and Portugal)
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The Jason sardine table fork is just the right size for enjoying an assortment of tinned fish.
Are sardines good for you? Yes! According to dieticians, sardines are some of the healthiest fish we can eat. They are high in protein and packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fats that help support your heart, brain, skin, and immune system.
As for vitamins, they are a good source of vitamin D, vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and selenium. They also provide potassium, iron, zinc, and choline.
Some people like to top a salad with sardines. You can create Mediterranean sardine pasta with lemon and capers. We think the best way to enjoy them is straight from the tin with crackers or toasted bread. What are you waiting for? Grab your sardine forks and dig in!
