Wild Planet Wild Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Though we applaud Wild Planet’s commitment to sustainability, these canned sardines collapsed into mush as soon as we got them out of the tin.

Farmed or wild? Fresh or Frozen? Big ... Half a 4.2-ounce (120 g) tin of sardines in olive oil, drained; ... Add extra water and/or olive oil for a creamier texture. Season with salt and pepper. 2.

Wild Planet Wild Pacific Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($3.50; wildplanetfoods.com) Bela Sardines in Cayenne Pepper Flavored Olive Oil ($3 at Whole Foods; belasardines.com ) ...

To find the best canned sardines—ones with strong flavor, a meaty flake, and oceany brine—we set up a blind taste test for a panel of Bon Appétit staffers. After a pungent and opinionated 45 minutes, ...