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Albacore Tuna Neck
The Albacore Tuna Neck from the Cantabrian Sea is a unique and much loved product here in Bermeo. It is the upper part of the tuna loin and it is the tastiest part of the fish with the softest texture along with the belly. Very few canning companies offer Albacore Tuna Neck, have you ever tried this delight?
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The Cogote is a part of the Albacore Tuna, also known as Thunnus Alalunga or White Tuna. This is the highest quality fish in the tuna family. During the summer, it approaches the Cantabrian Sea in large shoals where it is caught during the so-called "costera del bonito" (tuna fishing season). Albacore Tuna is characterised by its white flesh, exquisite flavour and a softer texture than the rest of its species.
The Cogote, specifically, corresponds to the area located in the upper part of the Albacore Tuna. It is a unique 'little loin' that runs from the head to the tail. It is one of the lesser-known parts of the Albacore Tuna, perhaps because very few canners prepare it.
Along with the Ventresca (belly), the Cogote is one of the most exquisite parts of our beloved Albacore Tuna. It has a juiciness, flavour and texture that is midway between the loins and the Ventresca. Plate it up and enjoy it to the fullest!
The Cogote, specifically, corresponds to the area located in the upper part of the Albacore Tuna. It is a unique 'little loin' that runs from the head to the tail. It is one of the lesser-known parts of the Albacore Tuna, perhaps because very few canners prepare it.
Along with the Ventresca (belly), the Cogote is one of the most exquisite parts of our beloved Albacore Tuna. It has a juiciness, flavour and texture that is midway between the loins and the Ventresca. Plate it up and enjoy it to the fullest!
As the Cogote comes from Albacore Tuna, it has the properties of this oily fish. By eating it, we get a multitude of vitamins, proteins and minerals. Vitamins A, B, K and D, and minerals such as calcium and iodine, make Albacore Tuna one of the most complete and exquisite foods on the market.
One of the most notable properties of Albacore Tuna is its high content of Omega-3, the fatty acid par excellence. Omega-3s are essential fats that our body cannot produce on its own and are essential in our daily diet.
Albacore Tuna also helps to lower blood cholesterol levels and keep the brain in good condition. If you are looking to strengthen your joints and bones, and prevent cardiovascular diseases, Albacore Tuna Cogote is the food for you!
One of the most notable properties of Albacore Tuna is its high content of Omega-3, the fatty acid par excellence. Omega-3s are essential fats that our body cannot produce on its own and are essential in our daily diet.
Albacore Tuna also helps to lower blood cholesterol levels and keep the brain in good condition. If you are looking to strengthen your joints and bones, and prevent cardiovascular diseases, Albacore Tuna Cogote is the food for you!
At Conservas Serrats, we demand fish that have been caught using traditional fishing methods. The fleets of the Basque Country and Cantabria fish mainly using the live bait technique or the trolling technique.
In the trolling technique, the boats deploy long 'poles' with hooks on both sides. The Albacore Tuna follow the wake of the camouflaged bait and bite the hook.
The live bait technique is based on catching anchovies or mackerel and keeping them alive in seawater tanks to be used later as bait. Once the shoal of tuna is located, the boat positions itself over it, and the fishermen begin to 'chum' the sea by throwing live bait next to the boat. They direct strong jets of water to the same spot to simulate that the water is 'boiling' with the large number of anchovies or mackerel. The tuna, excited by the food, rise to the surface, lunging at the live or hooked fish, and this is how they are caught, one by one.
Albacore Tuna fishing takes place during the 'costera' (fishing season) from June to October, when the fish is at its best for being caught and eaten. During this period, the boats head for the Bay of Biscay, where the largest concentration is found.
In the trolling technique, the boats deploy long 'poles' with hooks on both sides. The Albacore Tuna follow the wake of the camouflaged bait and bite the hook.
The live bait technique is based on catching anchovies or mackerel and keeping them alive in seawater tanks to be used later as bait. Once the shoal of tuna is located, the boat positions itself over it, and the fishermen begin to 'chum' the sea by throwing live bait next to the boat. They direct strong jets of water to the same spot to simulate that the water is 'boiling' with the large number of anchovies or mackerel. The tuna, excited by the food, rise to the surface, lunging at the live or hooked fish, and this is how they are caught, one by one.
Albacore Tuna fishing takes place during the 'costera' (fishing season) from June to October, when the fish is at its best for being caught and eaten. During this period, the boats head for the Bay of Biscay, where the largest concentration is found.
Our preserved Albacore Tuna Cogote is prepared following a meticulous artisanal process, learned and improved over five generations.
The very first stage is the selection of the best Albacore Tuna at the port, choosing the freshest and largest specimens we look for.
Once at the factory, we gut and head them and cook them in salted water for approximately 3 hours. Once they have cooled naturally, we begin the cleaning stage. This stage, which is done entirely by hand, is fundamental. The skill and experience of expert hands perfectly remove the skin, bones and dark areas, resulting in whole, white loins. This is partly what gives our preserved Albacore Tuna its exceptional appearance of white, tasty and appetising flesh, which has earned us so much prestige.
After cleaning, we separate the Cogote from the rest, and it is then ready to be placed by hand, once again, into tins or glass jars. Next, we add our specially selected olive oil.
Finally, one of the most important stages of the process is carried out: sterilisation. This ensures that the Albacore Tuna Cogote will be perfectly preserved and will maintain its nutritional values with absolute purity.
The very first stage is the selection of the best Albacore Tuna at the port, choosing the freshest and largest specimens we look for.
Once at the factory, we gut and head them and cook them in salted water for approximately 3 hours. Once they have cooled naturally, we begin the cleaning stage. This stage, which is done entirely by hand, is fundamental. The skill and experience of expert hands perfectly remove the skin, bones and dark areas, resulting in whole, white loins. This is partly what gives our preserved Albacore Tuna its exceptional appearance of white, tasty and appetising flesh, which has earned us so much prestige.
After cleaning, we separate the Cogote from the rest, and it is then ready to be placed by hand, once again, into tins or glass jars. Next, we add our specially selected olive oil.
Finally, one of the most important stages of the process is carried out: sterilisation. This ensures that the Albacore Tuna Cogote will be perfectly preserved and will maintain its nutritional values with absolute purity.
Preserved Albacore Tuna Cogote does not require any special storage conditions. You can keep it in the larder or in a cupboard. However, once the tin or jar of Albacore Tuna Cogote is opened, we recommend keeping it in the refrigerator, covered in oil, and consuming it within three to four days.
Preserved Albacore Tuna Cogote is such a special product that to appreciate its soft and juicy texture, you just need to serve it on a plate with a drizzle of olive oil.
But you can also use Albacore Tuna Cogote to prepare delicious recipes such as salads, pintxos, pisto, marmitako... If you are looking for inspiration, visit 'La cocina de Serrats' ('Serrats' Kitchen'), the blog where we collect recipes with Albacore Tuna Cogote sent to us by lovers of Serrats and good food.
But you can also use Albacore Tuna Cogote to prepare delicious recipes such as salads, pintxos, pisto, marmitako... If you are looking for inspiration, visit 'La cocina de Serrats' ('Serrats' Kitchen'), the blog where we collect recipes with Albacore Tuna Cogote sent to us by lovers of Serrats and good food.
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