Get to know: Pepus Mussels in Escabeche
Tasting Note
These Galician mussels are plump, tender and full of flavour, gently pickled in a classic escabeche sauce that brings a lively balance of acidity, warmth and savoury depth. The mussels themselves are sweet and meaty, while the vinegar-led sauce adds a bright, gently spiced kick that wakes everything up. It’s a style that’s unmistakably Spanish and endlessly snackable.
They’re brilliant straight from the tin, especially piled onto thin crackers with cream cheese and a scattering of chopped parsley. They also work well as part of a tapas spread alongside olives, roasted peppers and good bread.
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Kate Says
“These are exactly the kind of tins I love to keep tucked away for impromptu snacks. The mussels are sweet and juicy, and that escabeche sauce has just the right balance of tang and warmth – it really gets your appetite going. Add a glass of something crisp and you’ve got an instant tapas moment with very little effort.”
Producer Info
Pepus works with trusted producers in Galicia, a region long regarded as one of the world’s great sources of shellfish. The mussels are rope-grown in the region’s cool Atlantic waters, a method known for producing clean, sustainable shellfish with excellent texture and flavour. Prepared simply and with care, these tins are all about letting quality ingredients shine.
Ingredients & Allergens
Ingredients: Mussels (molluscs), sunflower oil, vinegar, spices, salt
Allergens: Contains molluscs
Weight: 111g
Origin: Spain
Sustainability: Rope grown | MCS rating: 1