Salt Cod Loin 5Kg
AUTHENTIC BASQUE SALTED COD
Thick loin pieces from the best part
Produced in Gipuzkoa by artisan company with 40 year experience
Catering size for large use, 1 year shelf life
Description
WHAT IS SALT COD?
Our salt cod trimmings are from Icelandic origin but salted and carefully prepared by Bacalaos Alkorta in Gipuzkoa, a family owned salt cod specialist with more than 40 years of experience. Bacalaos Alkorta are one of the most prestigious companies in this sector and supply some of the best restaurants in Spain.
This is ‘extra’ quality salt cod loin, so the quality is the best available. The meat is particularly thick and tender and there are very few small bones to pick out. The cod is salt-cured in the traditional Spanish way in Gipuzkoa for 21 days using pure, natural sea salt.
HOW TO PREPARE SALT COD
Salt cod needs desalting before using. You will need to desalt the bacalao in advance by placing it in a bowl and covering it with water for 48 hours. Keep the bowl in the fridge, changing the water four times per day. This process will flush away all the salt from the cod. Make sure you remove any bones from each fillet with the help of a pair of tweezers. You can do this by running your finger across the flesh and check that all pieces are clean of any scales left on the skin.
HOW TO COOK SALT COD
Bacalao is used in thousands of Spanish and Portuguese recipes. Why not try it in some croquetas or simply grilled with a piperade sauce. It’s uses are endless!
HOW TO STORE SALT COD
Keep refrigerated. Once opened store in the refrigerator and use within 3 months. Unopened, our salt cod has 1 year shelf life from date of manufacture.
Ingredients, Nutritional Values & Allergens
Ingredients
Ingredients: Cod (Gadus morhua), salt, |
Net Weight: 5Kg |
Best Before: See label |
Country of Origin: Spain |
Brand: Bacalaos Alkorta |
Packaging: Polystyrene foam tray with plastic wrap |
Storage: Keep refrigerated |
Usage: Desalt in water for 2 days, changing the water every 8 hours |
Region: Gipuzkoa |
Allergens
Nutritional Values
TYPICAL VALUES | Per 100g |
Energy KJ | 364Kj |
Energy kcal | 86Kcal |
Fat | <0.5g |
of which saturates | <0.1g |
Carbohydrate | 1.4g |
(of which sugars) | <0.5g |
Protein | 20g |
Salt | 1.2g |
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The Source
Bacalaos Alkorta
In 1976 Bacalaos Alkorta was created by Miguel Angel Alkorta and began food production and food preservation and in 1993 they settled on a product to become their centre piece. Cod.
The company has continued to grow and continues to hold itself to the high standards it set when it was incepted. Working in state of the art facilities with the latest technologies to ensure the care and conservation of the products.
They continue to follow the initial traditions whilst combined with the ground breaking technology alongside rigorous controls in place for the selection of the raw materials. This ensure they are consistently obtaining optimal results.