Pilchard

usgb/ˈpɪltʃərd/
noun

A type of fish that lives in the sea and is often canned and eaten.

I often use pilchards in my pasta dishes for extra flavor.
Visual representation of "pilchard" - A type of fish that lives in the sea and is often canned and eaten.

Often appears as...

  • can of pilchards
  • pilchards in tomato sauce
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Culinary Usage

Pilchard is commonly used in recipes for its savory flavor; great in stews or pastas.

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Mama adds pilchards to her famous seafood stew.
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Canned Staple

Pilchards are often found canned, a convenient, shelf-stable fish option for quick meals.

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I have a can of pilchards for an easy lunch.
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Not Always Sardines

In some regions, pilchards and sardines are considered different; size can be a factor.

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These aren't sardines; they're larger pilchards.
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