Premium boquerones prepared by hand in northern Spain. The boquerónes or white anchovies are made from Cantabrian anchovies, fished at their peak in spring and pickled in a vinegar marinade for several hours according to tradition.
Serving tip: try the boquerones on slices of toast with cream cheese and smoky, velvety piquillo peppers.
Storage: store boquerones between 5°C and 10°C to maintain their texture for longer. Remove the boquerones from the fridge 30 minutes before you are ready to use them to give the oil chance to liquefy again. After the tin is opened, anchovies must be stored in a fridge and consumed within 7 days.
About Carmelo: Carmelo is a luxe edit of Iberia’s finest tinned fish curated by Patrick Martinez, the founder of The Tinned Fish Market. It must come from marine ecosystems where sea life thrives. It must be fished seasonally, sustainably, and must be prepared by hand. This is the Carmelo manifesto.
More about Cantabrian anchovies:
•The Cantabrian Sea's weather patterns, currents and water temperatures - the merroir - are partly why the flavour and texture of the Cantabrian anchovy is world-renowned.
•Anchovies in the Cantabrian Sea grow to a good size because the choppy water there is oxygenated and strong currents drive deeper, nutrient-dense waters to the surface, supporting plankton growth which the anchovies feed on.
*In spring, when Carmelo anchovies are fished, the anchovy's fatty reserves are at their peak, ready for summer when they spawn.
Shipping: we do not ship anchovies in insulated packaging unless you request us to. This is because anchovies will not deteriorate during the short transit time. However, if you prefer, you can add temperature-controlled shipment here.
