Should you drain the liquid from canned sardines before cooking? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Please share your answer in the answers box below. Your help can support others with the same question. Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Comments James DeanJune 3, 2025 at 1:47 PMIt depends on how you're using the sardines and what liquid they're packed in:🐟 If packed in oil:Drain if you want to reduce fat or avoid the strong flavor of the oil.Keep some if you want extra richness or are using the oil to cook (it's often infused with fish flavor).🐟 If packed in water or brine:Drain to avoid excess salt or wateriness in your dish.Keep a bit if you're mixing into salads or pasta and want moisture.🐟 If packed in sauce (like tomato or mustard):Keep the liquid—it's part of the flavor.Bottom line:Drain if you're controlling salt, fat, or texture. Keep it if it adds to your recipe’s flavor or richness.ReplyDeleteRepliesReplyAdd commentLoad more... Post a Comment
It depends on how you're using the sardines and what liquid they're packed in:
ReplyDelete🐟 If packed in oil:
Drain if you want to reduce fat or avoid the strong flavor of the oil.
Keep some if you want extra richness or are using the oil to cook (it's often infused with fish flavor).
🐟 If packed in water or brine:
Drain to avoid excess salt or wateriness in your dish.
Keep a bit if you're mixing into salads or pasta and want moisture.
🐟 If packed in sauce (like tomato or mustard):
Keep the liquid—it's part of the flavor.
Bottom line:
Drain if you're controlling salt, fat, or texture. Keep it if it adds to your recipe’s flavor or richness.