Sardines in Escabeche | Saveur

Ingredients

• 1¾ lb. whole fresh sardines, heads removed, gutted, and cleaned*
• ³⁄₄ cup (3¼ oz.) all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. fine sea salt, divided, plus more to taste
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
• 1 large yellow onion (7 oz.), thinly sliced
• 2 medium carrots (3 oz.), peeled and cut into ¼-inch coins
• 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed with the side of a knife
• 10 black peppercorns
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• One 2-inch cinnamon stick
• 1 whole star anise
• ²⁄₃ cup dry white wine
• 1 tsp. pimentón (smoked Spanish paprika)
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar