{"title":"Salt Cured Seafood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe abundant harvests of Spain's long coastline requires a way to preserve the catch for later enjoyment, and salt is the traditional method. Salted tuna, cod, anchovies and even squid ink provide flavor to tapas and dinners across Spain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"premium-bacalao-extra-thick-cod-loin-se-143","title":"Premium Bacalao - Extra Thick Cod Loin","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelicate, flaky bacalao is the pride of the Basque Country. This special salt cod is caught by line, then salted and prepared by artisans in the town of Elgoibar. Each loin is so thick, they refer to this cut as \"Hercules\"! This cut is perfect for traditional dishes or simply sauteed \u003ca href=\"\/food\/olive-oil\"\u003ein olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e and garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese flaky loins are desalted and ready to prepare in your favorite Spanish recipe. Center cut and boneless, they are the finest part of the bacalao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe searched for the finest bacalao in Spain from a sustainable source, and we found it! Our partners are fanatics about quality, using only line-caught cod from the Faroe Islands. Not only is the quality superior, but cod from this area is certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce on shore in the Basque Country, our partner packs each cod in sea salt. As it loses water, the concentration of Omega 3 intensifies, a sure sign of quality and flavor. After 90 days the bacalao is soaked in cool, pure water until it has the perfect mild saltiness and is ready to cook. It is then cut and packed, then flash frozen - preserving it perfectly for you to cook at home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacalao has been a favorite meal in Spain for centuries. Because it could be stored and transported easily, it was enjoyed across the country. \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/basque-country\"\u003eThe Basque region\u003c\/a\u003e became identified with the finest bacalao recipes, partly because much of the cod originally arrived in its ports before salting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply thaw the bacalao in the refrigerator and you are ready to prepare a number of classic Spanish recipes. These loins are particularly good for Bacalao al Pil-Pil because they are skin on, essential for creating the creamy, rich sauce associated with this dish. The cod can also be flaked and used \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/all-paella\"\u003ein paella\u003c\/a\u003e, croquetas, pastas and savory salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach package is shipped with dry ice and should be stored in the freezer until it is to be prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064344342611,"sku":"se-143","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/SE-143_5eb6aeaf-7161-4726-9f43-26e5999b1990.jpg?v=1787743495"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/collections\/collection-salt-cured-seafood-800x300.jpg?v=1784918190","url":"https:\/\/tienda.com\/collections\/salt-cured-seafood.oembed","provider":"La Tienda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}