Jupiter

Jupiter is one of Portugal's older conservas labels, first used in 1947 by António Jacinto Ferreira, who began trading fish at age nine and eventually settled in the Algarve. Jupiter was one of the brands of his first company, which he started for himself and his children.

In 1954 he founded Conserveira do Sul in Olhão, the Algarve fishing town that once had dozens of canneries, and the family is still involved today. Most of their fish comes from Portuguese fish auctions, especially the one in Olhão, a few minutes from the factory. The family has since relaunched Jupiter with a range packed in organic olive oil.

The Mackerel Fillets in Organic Olive Oil show off that simple approach: fillets prepared and packed by hand in Portuguese organic olive oil. Mackerel is richer and meatier than sardines, so these are good flaked over a tomato salad, tucked into a sandwich with pickled onions, or eaten on bread with a squeeze of lemon.

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Mackerel Fillets in Organic Olive Oil

$9.99

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Good To Know

What's the story behind Jupiter?

Jupiter dates to 1947, when António Jacinto Ferreira used the name on tins from his first company. He had been trading fish since age nine and later settled in the Algarve. In 1954 he founded Conserveira do Sul, the cannery that has since relaunched the label.

Who makes Jupiter today?

Conserveira do Sul, a family cannery in Olhão, on Portugal's Algarve coast. The Ferreira family is still involved in the business.

Where is Olhão, and why does it matter for tinned fish?

Olhão is a fishing town on the Algarve coast in southern Portugal. It once had dozens of canneries, and Conserveira do Sul is one of the few still working there. Most of its fish comes from Portuguese fish auctions, particularly the one in Olhão, a few minutes from the factory.

Is the fish hand-packed?

Yes. Jupiter's maker says the fish is prepared and packed by hand, using traditional Portuguese methods.

How do I store an opened tin?

Keep unopened tins in a cool, dry place and check the best-by date. Once opened, move leftovers to a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat them within one to two days.