Chef's Quality Large Escargots Canned Snails 28 oz (17 oz drained) — 96 Count, Ready-to-Use

Chef's Quality Large Escargots are ready-to-use canned snails—96 large snails per 28 oz can (17 oz drained)—perfect for restaurants or home entertaining.

These Chef's Quality escargots deliver consistent size and portion control in a shelf-stable form. Packed in a sealed can and cleaned for convenience, they simplify plating classic preparations like garlic butter escargot, stews, or inventive appetizers while saving kitchen time and trimming food-cost variability.

How large are the snails and how many do I get per can?

Each can contains eight dozen snails—96 total—categorized as "large" for predictable portioning. The gross weight is 28 ounces, and the drained edible yield is approximately 17 ounces, giving a clear metric for recipe scaling and cost-per-serving calculations.

• Count: 96 snails (8 dozen) per can.
• Gross weight: 28 oz; drained yield: 17 oz.
• Uniform size classification labeled as "large" for consistent plating.

How do I prepare these escargots for service or home cooking?

Drain and rinse the snails, then reheat gently in a sauce, compound butter, or broth—avoid overcooking to preserve texture. They are already cleaned and ready to absorb flavors, so short braising, sautéing, or finishing under the broiler works well.

• Drain liquid, rinse briefly under cool water.
• Warm in garlic-herb butter, wine sauce, or stock for 3–6 minutes.
• Finish under broiler or in a hot pan for light caramelization.

What culinary uses suit canned escargots best?

These snails are versatile: classic sizzling escargot, tossed into pasta, folded into savory pies, or added to rich stews where their texture complements robust flavors. Because they’re neutral-tasting, they readily take on herb, garlic, lemon, and butter profiles common in bistro and fine-dining recipes.

• Traditional garlic-parsley butter served in escargot plates.
• Mixed into ragùs, pastas, or creamy gratins.
• Used as a protein addition to soups, stews, and casseroles.

How should I store and how long do they keep after opening?

Unopened cans store at room temperature, in a cool, dry place, offering long shelf life. After opening, transfer unused snails and liquid to an airtight container, refrigerate, and use within 48–72 hours for best quality and safety.

• Unopened: pantry storage at cool, stable temperatures.
• Opened: refrigerate in sealed container; use within 2–3 days.
• Follow local food-safety guidelines for reheating to serving temperature.

Who is this for? Chefs, caterers, and adventurous home cooks who need a reliable supply of large escargots will appreciate this single-can format. It’s ideal for small restaurants, pop-up events, and dinner parties where consistent portions and easy prep matter, or for anyone experimenting with classic French techniques without sourcing fresh snails.