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Gooseneck Barnacles in Brine (Reserve), Wildfish Cannery, Alaska, by photojournalist Bethany Goodrich
Gooseneck Barnacles in Brine (Reserve), Wildfish Cannery, Alaska byphotojournalist Bethany Goodrich

Gooseneck Barnacles in Brine (Reserve), Wildfish Cannery, Alaska

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Gooseneck Barnacles in Brine (Reserve), Wildfish Cannery, Alaska (6oz)
Hand-harvested by diver Evan O’Brien along the remote coast of Sitka, Alaska, these gooseneck barnacles are packed in brine and preserved with their prehistoric-looking shells intact. Once a delicacy reserved for the Iberian Peninsula, this rare conserva is now available in extremely limited quantities—just 300 tins produced.

  • PRODUCER: Wildfish Cannery

  • ORIGIN: Sitka, Alaska, USA

  • VARIETY: Gooseneck Barnacles (Pollicipes polymerus)

  • PREPARATION: Hand-harvested and packed in brine with shells included, following traditional European methods

  • TEXTURE: Firm and chewy, similar to razor clams or tender squid

  • FLAVOR PROFILE:

    • Aromas: Sea spray, mineral brine, and a touch of ocean funk

    • Palate: Salty, subtly sweet, with flavors reminiscent of green olives and seaweed

    • Finish: Clean, briny, and lingering

  • PAIRINGS:

    • Albariño, Txakolina, or crisp pét-nat

    • Sake, dry cider, or chilled vermouth

    • Premium butter, boiled potatoes, crusty sourdough

  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

    • Serve straight from the tin, warmed slightly by soaking the tin in hot water

    • Make a Gooseneck Barnacle ceviche with citrus, tomatoes, avocado, and fresh herbs

    • Use shells as a tableside garnish or curiosity piece

  • INGREDIENTS: Gooseneck barnacles, salt

  • CAUGHT IN: Northeastern Pacific, hand-harvested off the coast of Sitka, Alaska

  • NET WEIGHT: 6 oz

  • NOTES: Shells are included in the tin—remove before eating. Reserve brine for dressings or ceviche. Extremely limited production.

Rare, primal, and packed with the taste of Alaska’s coastline—this is one of the most distinctive tins in the shop.

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