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Conservas Ortiz
Ventresca Tuna in Olive Oil

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Each year Bonito del Norte tuna swim north to Spain's Bay of Biscay where they spend the summer fattening up in preparation for their return to warm southern waters for the winter months. The ventresca, or belly, is the silkiest, most coveted part of the tuna. This delicate ventresca, cooked within a day of peak season harvest and hand-packed in olive oil has a mellow flavor and unctuous, almost buttery texture. You'll find Conservas Ortiz's fish on the menus at the best restaurants in the US and Spain. Barcelona-born Marc Vidal of Boqueria in New York City recommends it lightly dressed with potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Here's what you get:

  • Two 3.88 oz tins of Ortiz ventresca tuna in olive oil
Additional Information
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Conservas Ortiz Spain

For five generations, Conservas Ortiz, established in 1891 in Spain’s Basque country, has been one of Iberia’s (and, more recently, the world’s) most beloved purveyors of artisanally preserved seafood from the nearby Bay of Biscay.

From the Source Estimated Delivery: May 29 2013 - Jun 4 2013

This product will be ground shipped.

 

Belly of the Beast

As any sushi-lover knows, when it comes to tuna, it’s all about the belly. Dress a few slices of velvety ventresca in olive oil and lemon and serve on a bed of crusty bread or fresh greens with chunks of hard-boiled egg and lashings of olives, capers, piquillo peppers, and olive oil. Simpler still, try roasting it briefly in the oven with a little olive oil and garlic, then serve on toast. You’ll never think of a tuna fish sandwich the same way again.

You Need to Know

What's Included

  • Two 3.88 oz tins of Ortiz ventresca tuna in olive oil

Use and Care

  • Refrigerate after opening
  • Will keep for 1 week after opening
  • Store unopened tin in a cool and dry place
  • Will keep for 1 year unopened

Method of Production

  • Sustainably harvested
  • Hand-filleted and packed

Freshness and Quality Commitment

This item is final sale and non-returnable. Gilt Taste is committed to offering quality products that are fresh, honest and inspiring.