Deboning Anchovies

With a thin-bladed paring knife, halve each anchovy filet lengthwise. Gently lift out the whole bony spine using the tip of the knife, then carefully scrape away the tiny hairlike bones.

This technique uses a thin-bladed paring knife to carefully scrape away the tiny hairlike bones. See Deboning Anchovies »

CHRISTOPHER HIRSHEIMER
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Deboning Anchovies

With a thin-bladed paring knife, halve each anchovy filet lengthwise. Gently lift out the whole bony spine using the tip of the knife, then carefully scrape away the tiny hairlike bones.

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