Eel – Chopped Pieces 500g

£19.95

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Canada
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Frozen
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Raw
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Wild

Wild Canadian American eel pieces — chopped, ready for the pot. 500g pack of Anguilla rostrata. The shortcut to homemade jellied eels, smoked eel, and traditional eel-and-pie suppers.

  • Pack: 500g, chopped pieces
  • Species: American eel (Anguilla rostrata)
  • Catch: wild, autumn-caught Canada
  • Heritage: a Bradleys speciality for 70+ years
  • Delivery: UK-wide, kept frozen in transit

Availilability: In Stock

A 500g bag of wild Canadian American eel chopped into ready-for-the-pot pieces. Eels have been one of our specialities for more than 70 years. Anguilla rostrata — the American freshwater eel — caught in the autumn from sustainable Canadian sources, with a firm-but-delicate texture similar to octopus but more tender.

Pack details

  • Net weight: 500g
  • Form: chopped pieces, raw, frozen
  • Species: American eel (Anguilla rostrata)
  • Catch: wild, autumn-caught Canada, sustainable
  • Storage: keep at −18°C; defrost in the fridge before cooking

How to cook

  • Jellied eels (the East End classic): simmer in vinegared water with bay leaves and peppercorns for 30–40 minutes; cool to set in jelly.
  • Stew / matelote: French country style with red wine, bacon, shallots and herbs.
  • Smoke at home: brine, then hot-smoke over oak.
  • Grill (unagi-style): brush with teriyaki sauce, grill 3 minutes per side.
  • Stir-fry / Asian: with ginger, soy and chilli over noodles.

Pair with a chilled Albariño, a Riesling or sake for Asian preparations.

Sourcing and delivery

Wild Canadian American eel chopped into ready-to-cook pieces. Dispatched frozen from our UK warehouse in insulated packaging.

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