When is National Sardines Day?
Friday November 24thOn National Sardines Day, these silver little fishes are commemorated on November 24th. While they may not be able to swim right up to your plate, they do pack in the flavor.
Although some people are reluctant to try these tiny, silver fish, others find sardines a delectable snack that can be enjoyed on their own or with crackers. Some people are afraid to try these tiny, silver fish.
Sardines are many species of small, oily fish related to herrings. Although we're most familiar with cans sardines, some prefer fresh sardines grilled. This tiny fish can also be pickled and smoked. They can be packed with water, olive, sunflower, or soybean oil, or tomato, chili, or mustard sauce when canned.
The word sardine was first used in English at the start of the 15th century, perhaps coming from Sardinia's Mediterranean island, where there was a sardine abundance was present.
In the 1950s, the sardine canning industry hit its high in the United States. After 135 years of operation, the Stinson Seafood plant in Prospect Harbor, Maine, the country's last large sardine cannery, closed on April 15, 2010.
