So…What’s an oyster farm doing in the tinned fish world?
For nearly 30 years, our mission at Island Creek has been to grow thriving coastal communities. There are times when we do this right in our own backyard and there are times when we scour the earth to find the best caviar or tinned seafood. Along these flavor quests, we’ve discovered two things—that there are more similarities between oysters and tinned fish than first glance suggests, and that…
From the Island Creek Cannery
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Harvested and Canned in the U.S.A.
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From the Island Creek Cannery • Harvested and Canned in the U.S.A. •
Littleneck Clams with Confit Garlic and Chili in Olive Oil
The first tin from the Island Creek Cannery located in historic New Bedford, MA! We partnered with our friends at Cherrystone Aqua-Farms to can the best littleneck clams in high quality olive oil with confit garlic and chili de árbol. Harvested and canned in the U.S.A.!
Mussels in Pickled Sauce
These mussels taste as if they were just plucked from the ocean and are perfect straight out of the tin. They have a beautifully delicate texture and are coated in a light tomato vinegar sauce.
Scallops in Vieira Sauce
These scallops are savory and hearty in a traditional, full-bodied sauce with a floral note that lingers like a sip of jasmine tea. Excellent broiled on toast or over rice topped with fresh herbs. A whole meal in a can.
Wait, I thought you just grew oysters?
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Single-Origin.
Something we discovered on our journey is that, like with all seafood, not all tins are created equal—origin, harvest method, oversight, and traceability are tantamount not only to quality but to sustainability. We are excited to take the first steps into bringing much needed transparency and intention into the world of tinned fish, and look forward to adding radical value back to the rich tradition of canning.
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More Aquaculture.
As an oyster farm, we’re diehard evangelists of the benefits of responsible ocean farming. We see aquaculture as an integral part of our future global food system. With the ability to grow shellfish, we reduce the dependency on wild stocks, decrease the excess of nitrogen in our oceans, and create meaningful jobs in coastal communities.
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Everybody Wins!
Canning offers a great opportunity for shellfish farmers to yield more from their crops and bring their product to market in a more sustainable downstream supply chain through shelf stable tins, which eliminate food waste and reduce carbon footprints by avoiding refrigeration and excessive transportation.
