Tinned sardines are a lovely snack and everyone should keep some on hand. This is a hill I am willing to die on. A hill of sardines.

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https://www.marthastewart.com/how-to-eat-sardines-8628668 - This says buy canned in oil and they're precooked.

Try some smoked kippers. I like sardines as well, but much prefer the herring. Polar is a light tasting, inexpensive brand, but there are lots of options.

It’s a shame, they’re like twice as expensive as canned tuna for some reason where I am!