Salt Cod - Baccala, Wild, Canada, Fillet (3lb avg)

Salt Cod, also known as Baccala or Bacalhau, is Cod fillet that has been preserved with a process of salting and drying. The result is a fish with a firmer texture than fresh Cod and a mild, sweet flavor with large flakes. Before cooking,the fillets need to be soaked in water for 2 or 3 days to remove the salt and re-hydrate.  Salt Cod is extremely versatile in the kitchen, and can be prepared in various ways such as grilling, baking, pan-frying, or used in chowder or stew.

• Our Salt Cod is sourced from Canada and deboned for easy preparation.
• A traditional Christmas Eve delicacy in Italy that is found in many cuisines.
• There are said to be over 1,000 ways to prepare Salt Cod.
• The first evidence of preserving and salting Cod can be traced back over 1000 years to the Vikings.
• Salt Cod was one of the earliest industries in New England and was an important part of Atlantic trade.
• When kept in a cool dry place, Salt Cod can last for years.