If you do plan on cooking these pre-cooked beauties, be sure to drain the canning oil, rinse them under cold water, and pat the sardines dry with a paper towel before handling them for the best ...

Simply rinse and pat the sardines dry - there is no real need to gut them - then grill them under a hot grill, turning them once during cooking. They will take only a few minutes on each side.

1.Remove head and guts of sardine, then rinse thoroughly. Immerse in salt water for 5 to 10 minutes. 2.Pat dry with kitchen paper, dust with flour. 4.Turn sides and cook for 3 minutes. 5.Serve ...