| | |  | Sardines | Home » » » » Crown Prince Crosspacked Brisling Sardines in Olive Oil, 3.75-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) | | | | | | | Description: | | Brisling Sardines are one of nature's most perfect foods. Naturally nutritious, these sardines boast delicate flavor and firm texture. All varieties are lightly smoked and hand packed. Crown Prince only sources the highest quality Brisling Sardines, which are available in a variety of sauces and oils. Just one can provides one-third of the protein needed every day. Brisling Sardines are an excellent source of calcium, and contain 2 grams of omega-3 per serving. Try Brisling Sardines in salads, casseroles, sandwiches or chowders. | | | Features: | |
• Case of twelve, 3.75-ounce cans with pull-top lids (total of 45 ounces)
• Naturally smoked over hardwood chips; hand packed in pure cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
• Contains 2 grams of omega-3; gluten free; kosher
• Excellent source of protein and calcium
• Wild-caught by sustainably managed fisheries; product of Scotland
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 45.0 Ounces | | Package Length:
| 11.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 4.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 15 reviews |
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41 of 42 found the following review helpful:
 Close but No CigarJan 30, 2008
By Curtis Grindahl
We all know that sardines are almost a perfect food, though they clearly are an acquired taste. I happen to love brisling sardines and eat them regularly with European style whole grain bread for lunch with iced tea. I'm 100% Norwegian, so perhaps I have fish oil in my blood.
When I came upon this product I was very excited. My local specialty grocer, Trader Joe's, recently discontinued offering King Oscar Cross Pack Extra Small Norwegian Brisling Sardines in olive oil and I was bereft, at least until I found these sardines from Crown Prince. I immediately ordered two cases from Amazon.
These are acceptable sardines but I have to say they are decidedly second class when compared with those offered by King Oscar. Perhaps it is the fact Crown Prince sardines are "wood smoked" that dries them out, but that is my primary objection. King Oscar sardines are bathed in olive oil, moist and succulent. Yes, the Crown Prince product has olive oil in the bottom of the can but the sardines themselves remain dry. I've even taken to storing the boxes upside down in the hope the olive oil will permeate the sardines. Thus far, my efforts have failed. Perhaps the problem is the sardines themselves are a bit bigger than those "extra small" sardines from King Oscar.
Sadly, despite my communication with the producer and distributor, I've been unable to locate a vendor either locally or online who carry my preferred sardines in the distinctive black box. I will eat the Crown Prince sardines, reminding myself of their excellent health benefits. I may even buy more of them if I'm unable to discover someone selling King Oscar but I will sorely miss the joy of eating sardines!
21 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 Just like I rememberedJan 09, 2007
By Russell Tate
"geordie"
When I was young, a while ago, sardines didn't come three or so to the flat can as they do now; they were small fish, young sprat. The very best were so tiny that they were packed crossways and two layers deep, lightly smoked, in oil. These still are, and at the best price I've seen in years. The taste is utterly different from the cheap supermarket brands. If sardines could be elegant, these would be.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Smallest & Freshest Sardines You Can Get From a Can!Oct 18, 2007
By Honest Reviewer
"James A. Dobson"
I used to eat "tiny tots" sardines, but these are even smaller and fresher! If you enjoy eating delicious sardines, you will love these!
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Aha, real sardines...Jul 03, 2007
By Marly Harris
"braceletlady"
I recently made the switch from lifelong vegetarian to unapologetic carnivore. However, I didn't want to eat grain-fed meat so I started searching for alternatives. The grass-fed meats are beyond my budget. This week, I found these wonderful sardines. They are nothing like the fish steaks packaged as sardines that one finds at most markets. With a sprinkle of cayenne pepper and a bit of fresh lemon juice, they're a gourment (and health) treat.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Get those cross packed sardines while you can!Feb 13, 2010
By lighten_up_already2
"lighten_up_already2"
Cross packed means packed across the can, the short side, not the long side like most sardines. These are the smallest fish you'll get in a sardine can, and they taste sort of nutty and a bit like oysters or clams when compared with larger sardines. These are the little ones that fit right on a little cracker. Yum!
They're also not the easiest to find in stores, and since sardines tend to be seasonal, you can't get them any time you want during the year.
I enjoyed these little cross packed sardines and will likely buy them again. They just weren't up to the level of delicacy and taste of the Season cross packed sardines, but it's all really a matter of personal taste and these are pretty good.
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