How Jellied Eels Are Made In East London | Regional Eats

If you had to name one staple food of the East End of London, it would no doubt be jellied eels. Jellied eels and London have a history that is hundreds of years old, going back to the times when the eel population was thriving in the River Thames. Today, despite the eels disappearing from the river, a handful of local merchants remain. One of these is Barneys, an East End institution, run by Mark Button, by his father Eddie before him — Mark’s son has even gotten involved. Despite the challenges, Mark believes that jellied eels are far from being on the verge of disappearing.

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How Jellied Eels Are Made In East London | Regional Eats

[ilyaosadchy]

"I like the saltiness of the jelly with the fish - I think they go very well together" is the epitome of what can be said about British cuisine

[cillaxandhavesometea]

Watching in the middle of the night starving. Now I'm not hungry anymore.

[invaderzimie]

I feel like the Japanese have perfected eel cuisine with charcoal grill and teriyaki sauce

[adamfairbrother]

As a proud Englishmen, I don't know a single person that has EVER eaten jellied eel, except for my old Nan who was an East End girl, from Bow & she loved them! She only died last year & was still lapping them up; when she could get them up here in Warwickshire.

[arianak]

The eel looks like it would be good without the jelly.

[Billeimausi]

England: conquers the whole world for SPICES.
Also England: Jellied eels. 😂

[Rokkoasas]

Yeah, the eels didn't "dissappear", it's called overfishing, mate.

[numtot]

When I was in London studying abroad, me and my professor made a long trek in the cold and rain to an old pie and mash shop in the east end that served stewed and jellied eel. It was fantastic.

[Michizoechling]

I love Claudia. I think she is the only decent reporter here. Not annoying with acting overly excited or exaggerating feelings like these typical American influencers.. Calm, yet informative and respectful

[sharonhill]

I’m British and never ever have wanted to try these.

[Passionforfoodrecipes]

*quietly removes London from his travel list.*

Sorry, no hard *EELINGS.*

[Ky]

"Now... they've disappeared" is one way to put harvesting them in a completely unsustainable way and driving them into extinction

[brianleon]

Grilled eel looks, smells delicious. Why jelly them?

[agnostic]

My father in law liked jellied eels. Funnily enough he got them all to himself.
Smoked eel is completely different and delicious.

[sca]

Pretty sure this recipe started as a practical joke but slowly caught on.

[princessbanana]

If you don't have an eel drawer...👀
What are you doing with your life

[knl]

Shouldn’t they just add some spice and fry it in the pan instead making them into jelly fruits.

[Queen.]

My American brain: “So people in the UK pronounce the “H” in Herb and the “T” in Filet.. interesting”

[amandacoman]

She’s been dreading this moment I can tell. And so would I!

[randomdudeRULES]

Still have my bowl every Sunday! Coated in vinegar and pepper with a bit of crusty bread 👌🏻 Hated the idea of it as a kid, watching my east end fam inhale them but as I got older I acquired the taste! Can't beat getting stewed eels in liquor (a green parsley sauce) from traditional London pie and mash shops.