Bacalhau Caras Salted Dried Cod Heads approx 1.4kg

Salted and dried cod heads (caras), including the cheeks, sold by approximate weight, about 1.4kg per pack. A traditional, economical cut with rich, gelatinous meat.

Why customers love it
Traditional Portuguese cut
Includes the prized cheeks
Economical

Perfect for
Stews and rustic dishes
Cod cheeks with garlic and olive oil

Fish details
May contain bones.

How to prepare
Rinse off the surface salt, then soak skin side up in plenty of cold water in the fridge, changing the water about three times a day. Thin pieces need less time than thick ones; taste a small flake to check the salt before cooking. Cook thoroughly before eating.

Ingredients
Cod (fish), salt.

Allergy advice
For allergens, see ingredients in bold.

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, kept in its salt until you are ready to soak it. Once soaked, keep refrigerated and cook soon.

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Shipping and Temperature Notice: Dried, Salted and Cured Products

Our deli products are dried, salted and cured, like the traditional cheeses, sausages and salted fish that have been carried at room temperature for centuries. They are made to stay stable during normal room-temperature transport.

We pack every item carefully in kraft paper packaging, which absorbs moisture, and ship with standard couriers at room temperature. We do not use refrigerated or chilled transport.

We monitor the weather and may delay dispatch during exceptional heat where there is a genuine risk to the product.

By placing an order, you accept that:
Products are shipped at room temperature
Refrigerated transport is not provided
Minor changes in texture, natural oil release, surface salt bloom or firmness caused by temperature changes are not a defect
Weather conditions during transit are outside our control

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