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

Mama adds pilchards to her famous seafood stew.
Canned Staple
Pilchards are often found canned, a convenient, shelf-stable fish option for quick meals.

I have a can of pilchards for an easy lunch.
Not Always Sardines
In some regions, pilchards and sardines are considered different; size can be a factor.

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