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Pilchards

Mature sardines, small oily fish of the herring family, usually canned in oil, brine, or tomato sauce.

Origin

Caught in the same shoals as sardines and packed when larger.

Flavour

Rich, oily, and marine.

How to use it

Flake them onto toast or into sauces. The bones are edible.

Storage

An unopened tin keeps in the cupboard. Refrigerate leftovers.

Recipes using it

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