{"product_id":"santona-anchovies-in-extra-virgin-olive-oil","title":"Anchovies in extra virgin olive oil","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantabrian anchovies in extra virgin olive oil. \u003c\/strong\u003eThese anchovies are caught close to the coast in spring at their flavoursome peak and cured for 11 to 12 months in Santoña, the birthplace of the Cantabrian anchovy, at a traditional, family-run cannery. The hand-prepared fillets are packed in a neutral olive oil so that the unique flavour of the fish can shine. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eT\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehe anchovies are meaty, flavoursome and firm-textured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing tip: \u003c\/strong\u003etoast some good bread, let it cool, apply butter thickly and position the anchovy fillets. Find more anchovy recipes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thetinnedfishmarket.com\/pages\/tinned-anchovy-recipes\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eStore anchovies between 1-8°C. \u003c\/b\u003eKeeping anchovies in the fridge maintains their taste and texture for the shelf life specified on the tin. See below for more detail on this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Carmelo: \u003c\/strong\u003eCarmelo 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about the Santoña anchovies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Cantabrian anchovies are said to be the best anchovies. And those produced in the Cantabrian fishing town Santoña are the ultimate Cantabrian anchovy. The town is where the first Italian settlers began to produce salted anchovies. The anchovies from here are always \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEngraulis encrasicolus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - the finest example of the anchovy due to its high omega-3 content and flavour profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•The very best \u003cem\u003ebocarte\u003c\/em\u003e - the Spanish name for the fresh anchovy before it is cured - are bought at the Cantabrian ports. The anchovies are then quickly run from the harbour to the Santoña cannery where the year-long curing process begins. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esobadora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - the artisan that fillets the anchovies post-curing - removes the hair-like bones a machine would miss and safeguards the delicate texture a machine would compromise. The numbered slip of paper inside these oil-packed anchovies identifies the \u003cem\u003esobadora,\u003c\/em\u003e like a signature on a work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Cantabrian anchovies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•The Cantabrian Sea’s turbulent waters also mean that the anchovies have to be strong swimmers, and this, along with the coldness of the water, helps firm their flesh enough to stand up well to the salt-curing. Furthermore, the anchovies are submerged in barrels filled with brine for 1 to 2 hours when they reach the cannery to also firm the flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*In spring, when Carmelo anchovies are fished,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the anchovy's fatty reserves are at their peak, ready for summer when they spawn. The higher fat content assists the long curing and development of flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about storage of anchovies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnchovies can be stored on a cool, dark shelf, but ideally keep them in a fridge if you want to preserve them in their optimal condition for longer\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan\u003eAnchovies are only semi-preserved. This means that a harmless bacteria remains in the tin after it is sealed. This bacteria is kept at bay by the cold but in warmer temperatures it eventually softens the texture of the anchovies, interferes with their flavour and may cause the tin to swell a little. Remove the anchovies from the fridge 20 minutes before you are ready to use them to give the olive oil chance to liquefy again. After the tin is opened, anchovies must be stored in a fridge and consumed within 7 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thetinnedfishmarket.com\/products\/pack-my-anchovies-in-an-temperature-controlled-box\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carmelo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58174497063292,"sku":"CAR18ANCEXT","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/7801\/9900\/files\/carmelo-anchovies-in-extra-virgin-olive-oil.jpg?v=1794496804","url":"https:\/\/www.thetinnedfishmarket.com\/products\/santona-anchovies-in-extra-virgin-olive-oil","provider":"The Tinned Fish Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}