Today, we’re going to see together what we can do with canned sardine oil. Because I don’t know about you… But for a long time, I never knew what to do with canned sardine oil. And that irritated me… No question of throwing it in the sink! It can cause serious damage to the pipes. And in the trash, it’s not much better… The good news ? I learned that there are plenty of easy recipes for using the oil from your canned sardines. Since I learned these easy tips for recycling sardine oil, I never throw it away! Here are 5 simple and practical tips for using canned sardine oil and no longer throwing it away . Look : Summary 1. Make a vinaigrette with sardine oil 2. Season your pizza with sardine oil 3. Prepare a marinade for the meat 4. Season your pasta with sardine oil 5. Cook your potatoes with sardine oil What sardine oil are we talking about? Why shouldn’t you throw oil down the sink? Where to throw sardine oil (and cooking oil)? + see more 1. Make a vinaigrette with sardine oil This oil can very well be used to make a classic vinaigrette . This is one of the most obvious uses! Who says vinaigrette, says oil, right? And you have oil in your can of sardines. It’s a very good way to consume it easily. To make a good salad dressing , here is how to do it: – In a salad bowl, pour 3 tablespoons of sardine oil. – Add a tablespoon of vinegar. – Put a tablespoon of mustard. – Mix and adjust to get the desired texture. – Salt and pepper. – Peel a shallot, cut it finely and add it to the sauce. – Add herbs and aromatic plants . As a result, you have a delicious flavored vinaigrette, thanks to the sardine oil . It will perfectly season a potato salad , tomato salad or a rice salad . 2. Season your pizza with sardine oil You know the habit of putting chili oil on your pizza? Want to change your pizza recipe a little ? So, think about that oil you were going to throw away… Note that you can use the oil from your can of sardines to enhance the taste. This oil will give a delicious taste. You can even spice it up a little by adding a few drops of Tabasco or a little chili pepper. The preparation is super simple. Here’s how to do it: – Pour the sardine oil into a small jar. – Add the Tabasco or chili pepper. – Pour over your pizza. Tangy flavors guaranteed! 3. Prepare a marinade for the meat Meat lovers generally appreciate marinades. This is a good way to tenderize meat or give it more flavor. For a barbecue , it’s delicious! Instead of using olive oil, use sardine oil. This oil will bring new flavors to your meat. Here’s how to prepare a delicious marinade with sardine oil : – Pour the sardine oil into a dish. – Squeeze a lemon and add the juice. – Add any herbs and spices you want. – Peel a clove of garlic, chop it and put it in the dish. – Put your meat in it. – Impregnate the meat with the marinade by kneading it. – Put in the fridge. – Leave to marinate for 3 hours or more. If you want to make a quick marinade, I recommend this easy recipe . Of course, you can use this marinade to give more flavor to fish. Just do it the same way. Do you like this trick ? Receive the best ones every morning. It’s free. No spam, promised, sworn, spit! Join us Already 3 million readers! 4. Season your pasta with sardine oil Do you know tuna pasta ? And do you like it? Then you will definitely enjoy this pasta recipe with sardine oil. This oil goes very well with pasta. The very simple idea is to flavor the pasta with sardine oil. Here’s how to do it: – Cook your pasta as usual following the instructions on the package. – Drain and put them back in the saucepan. – Peel a clove of garlic, finely slice it and add it to the pasta. – Pour the sardine oil over the pasta. – Add a little basil or pesto if you wish. – Salt and pepper. – Mix and serve! It’s the kind of super quick and very economical family dish that we no longer do without. A simple treat! 5. Cook your potatoes with sardine oil Want to cook a slightly original and economical dish? I found a very easy recipe that made my mouth water. This is a great tip for recycling sardine oil … And also enjoy yourself at a lower cost! Let’s see this delicious recipe together: – Peel a few potatoes and cut them into small quarters. – Pour the sardine oil into a pan. – Add a pinch of Indian spice blend . – Peel a shallot, slice it and put it in the pan. – Add the potatoes. – Brown them for around twenty minutes. That’s it and it’s really good! The slight taste of sardines enhances the flavors of this spicy dish. Yum ! And in my opinion, you can completely replace the potatoes with already cooked rice . Perfect for garnishing leftover rice , isn’t it? What sardine oil are we talking about? If you want to reuse sardine oil, the oil must be of good quality. When you buy sardines at the supermarket, you find a little bit of everything. And sometimes the quality leaves something to be desired. You see what I mean ? So since you are going to reuse the oil, you might as well choose a good quality one . If you can, choose preservative-free sardines with organic extra-virgin olive oil . Know that it is a good investment, because sardines are generally not expensive. And it’s a superfood. The benefits of sardines are numerous. They are very rich in omega 3, vitamins B12 and D and calcium. A good reason to make delicious recipes ! Why shouldn’t you throw oil down the sink? Still not convinced by these tips for using sardine oil? Please note that it is not recommended to throw sardine oil, tuna oil , cooking and frying oil down the sink. Here’s why: you simply risk blocking your pipes ! The oil solidifies quickly and forms a plug. On the other hand, the oil will end up in wastewater treatment plants. And it risks killing bacteria by asphyxiating them. However, these bacteria are present to purify the water. Needless to say, they are essential! And that’s not all… It can also pollute groundwater. You don’t have to throw away a lot to have a negative impact on the environment. Did you know that 1 liter of oil is enough to generate a film of 1000 m2? And the icing on the cake if you have a septic tank , you risk seriously disrupting its operation. Where to throw sardine oil (and cooking oil)? So, you are probably wondering where to throw sardine oil, cooking oil or frying oil? Well, we have to admit that it’s not simple! You may be lucky enough to have a collection center for individuals near you. You can check it here or here . If this is not the case, Ademe recommends dropping off used oils at the recycling center closest to you. You can also contact your town hall to find out what is the most suitable solution for recycling used oils. Otherwise, the easiest way is to take an old plastic bottle (water, soda, or milk for example) and pour the oil into it. Once full and tightly closed, you can throw the bottle into the green trash.
