Jack mackerel in sunflower oil
Our Chilean jack mackerel is sustainably caught by Elvis and his fellow fishermen in Coronel, Chile. A total of 6 boats sail the coastal waters of Chile in search of this schooling fish. The fish is canned immediately following the catch, right next to the port, to preserve its full flavor and quality. Delicious in salads, pasta dishes or simply straight on toast!
As a Jack mackerel fisherman, locally known as jurel, Elvis follows his family's tradition: “I love the sea, and my crew feels like family." Elvis is the proud captain of the Ventisquero, one of the 6 boats that catch the Jack mackerel for Fish Tales.
Yes, Jack mackerel is a healthier choice compared to non-sustainable Atlantic mackerel! This fish is full of flavor but with fewer calories because it contains less fat. Additionally, Jack mackerel is rich in healthy omega-3 fatty acids and even contains more protein than regular mackerel.
An added benefit: Jack mackerel contains significantly fewer harmful substances like mercury, because it stays smaller, lives shorter, and has a lower position in the food chain.
Jack mackerel is a fish all of its own — full-bodied, firm-fleshed and full of flavour. Slightly leaner than Atlantic mackerel, which makes it surprisingly versatile in the kitchen.
Our Chilean jack mackerel is perfect for smoking, frying or adding to warm dishes like stews and fish pie. It keeps its firm bite well, even after further cooking.
And perhaps best of all: this jack mackerel is caught from well-managed fish stocks, where quotas keep catches in check and the fish population stays healthy. So you're not just choosing bold flavour — you're choosing a better way of fishing.
Our Jack mackerel is the perfect sustainable alternative to Atlantic mackerel and can be used in all your favourite smoked mackerel recipes. Chilean Jack mackerel is typically a bit firmer in texture and less fatty, making it not only delicious on its own but also ideal for stews or added into dishes like fish pie.
Need more inspiration? Take a look at our recipes here!
In 2019, Atlantic mackerel lost its MSC certification because the countries fishing this species couldn't agree on how to divide the catch quotas. As a result, Atlantic mackerel has been overfished for years. For us, that was a clear signal: we decided straight away to stop selling it. That's why we switched to Chilean jack mackerel, which is caught from well-managed fish stocks where quotas keep the population healthy. This keeps us true to our mission: to offer only fish of the highest quality and sustainability.
