Pinhais–MackerelFillets,SpicedTomatoSauceTFM

Get to know: Pinhais Mackerel Fillets in Spiced Tomato Sauce 125g

Tasting Note

These Portuguese mackerel fillets are a proper tin with a kick. Pinhais selects the best fish from the morning markets and packs them in a secret‑recipe spiced tomato sauce that’s rich, vibrant and beautifully balanced. The mackerel itself is firm yet flaky, with that satisfying oily depth you want from quality tinned fish, while the tomato sauce brings warmth from chilli, aromatic cloves and black pepper, and a savoury sweetness that keeps you going back for more.

Try them straight from the tin for a bold snack, piled high on toast for a fire‑in‑your‑belly breakfast, or stirred through warm pasta to enrich your sauce with smoky, spicy savoury goodness.

Try pairing this with:

• Cantina La Guardiense, Falanghina Sannio – fresh, fruity, and a little bit fancy, cutting through the richness and spice
• Chateau Oumsiyat, Cuvee Membliarus Assyrtiko – super fresh and mineral with a lovely citrus drive, great with tomato and chilli
• Hanewald-Schwerdt, Riesling “Auf Der Pochel” Trocken – subtle white peach and a zesty minerality to refresh the palate between rich bites

Kate Says

“These are the tins I reach for when I want something that’s lively on the palate but proper comforting at the same time. That spiced tomato sauce makes them feel almost like a little meal in a tin – and they’re brilliant on toast with a squeeze of lemon.”

Producer Info

Pinhais is a Portuguese cannery with a commitment to quality over quantity. Working with relatively small amounts of fish allows them to hand‑pick the best mackerel straight from the morning markets, ensuring excellent texture and flavour in every tin. Their secret‑recipe sauces are prepared with care, letting traditional Mediterranean influences shine through without overwhelming the natural character of the fish.

Ingredients

Mackerel fillets (fish) (72%), tomato sauce (20%), olive oil (2%), cloves, black peppercorns, cucumber, chilli (2%), carrot, bay leaf, salt

Allergen Information

Contains fish

Why we love it

Pinhais’s spiced mackerel fillets are bold, versatile and full of character. Whether you’re making a quick snack, layering them on toast or enriching a pasta sauce, they bring that perfect mix of spice, savoury depth and seaside flavour that keeps you coming back for more.