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Buy the Extra Large Escargot on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 39 ratings)

Located in: Meats/Seafood, Escargot

Prehistoric sites have uncovered piles of snail shells, indicating they were eaten early on by man. The Romans loved this delicacy and even cultivated special vineyards on which the snails could feed and fatten. The first French recipe for snails was written around 1390, and by the 16th century, escargot had become a popular banquet dish.

The Achatine snail originated in East Africa, but, through commerce and trade, has spread into Asia where it is now commercially bred. These snails can grow quite large, weighing up to a pound! For the purpose of escargot, they are cultivated to the same size as the European Helix snail that westerners have been eating for centuries.

Imported from Indonesia, this product enables you to make escargot at home. Each can contains 72 Achatine snails (unshelled) preserved in water, salt, pepper, laurel and cloves. Easy to prepare, just put each snail in a shell and garnish with a butter sauce. Put them in the oven and serve as soon as the butter starts to sizzle.

Shells are sold separately.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 39 reviews)

97% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

All natural(19), Easy to prepare(19), Flavorful(26), High quality(32), Juicy(16)

Best Uses:

Anytime(16), Entertaining(21), Hors d'oeuvre(28)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(5), Foodie(18), Frequent diner(9), Health conscious(12), Simple tastes(13)

Great Deal!

By Nathalie

from Colorado Springs,CO on 3/1/2010

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Pros:

All Natural, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

Anytime, Entertaining, Gifts, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

This was a great find! Good to use for partys or just as an hors d'oeuvre any night of the week!

Make's a special night better.

By Donna

from Sarasota, Florida on 3/1/2010

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Pros:

Easy To Prepare

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

Excellent.

the cans come to my house smashed

By Andreas from Harker Heights Texas on 2/13/2010

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Pros:

All Natural

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

So far the cans are coming home are smashed!? Good thing the inside snails still is in a good condition,I just wish the company to know this. I`ll be happy when the cans come home and the cans won`t be smashed.

I always buy that product!!!

By Andreas

from Harker Heights,TX on 6/30/2009

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Pros:

All Natural, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

Anytime, Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

AS always those snails are excelent do not change them !! I enjoy them a lot!! Andreas

IT WAS WONDERFUL!

By JAN THE COOKER

from JENSEN BEACH, FL on 5/6/2009

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Pros:

A REAL TREAT, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

4 A DELICIOUS EXPERIENCE, Anytime, Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Enjoy cooking, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, PLEASING MY GUESTS, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

I DRAIN IT FIRST, RINCE WELL, ADD FRESH WATER AND A LOT OF GARLIC POWDER AND SOME PARSLEY. REFRIDGE OVERNIGHT. TO WARM, DRAIN WELL, WARM BUTTER OR MARGERINE, ADD SNAILS,LOTS OF MINCED OR GARLIC POWDER, AND SOME WHITE WINE. HEAT AND STIR. WOW YOU CAN'T BEAT THE FLAVOR, TENDERNESS AND ENJOYMENT IN EACH MOUTHFULL. SERVE WITH PIECES OF FRENCH BAGUTTE BREAD. MAKES MY MOUTH WATER JUST WRITING THIS. I CAN'T FIND ANYTHING THAT ARE NOT GREAT ABOUT THESE ESCARGOTS. JAN

Tasty!

By Superca

from Auburn, CA on 5/5/2009

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Pros:

Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

The recipe on the label was super easy to use and tasty! I didn't have the shells so I just baked them in a pyrex dish and put them on baguette slices. Even the hesitant partygoers loved them.

yum yum

By loribell from colorado on 3/30/2009

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Pros:

Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, Juicy

Best Uses:

Anytime, Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

very good, i rinsed them and prepared them with crushed garlic and butter suace.

good snails....des bonne escargots

By Nelly from New Orleans, LA on 3/27/2009

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Pros:

Easy To Prepare

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

Just one correction you add butter and garlic with the snails to stuff the shells ...in the oven until you smell the garlic...out before you overcook and make them tough....voila.

Just what our party ordered

By Bubbles

from San Diego, CA on 3/15/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

Threw a surprise 40th birthday party with a French theme and made Escargot. These were great. Had lots of compliments from the crowd.

I bought seven cans so far

By Berton Wilson from Kensington, CA on 3/13/2009

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Pros:

All Natural, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

This is a fantastic buy. The quality and taste are excellent. The quantity is huge. I stuff shells as traditional but also simply saute them in herbed butter too to use them all

What a Buy!

By Carol (Retired at Last)

from Ft. Myers, FL on 2/7/2009

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Pros:

All Natural, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

Anytime, Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

We were delighted with this product. We are accustomed to purchasing a can with only 12 small escargots at our usual grocery at a much higher price. This can held 40 large! We made them with a homemade sauce of butter, shallots, parsley, garlic & lemon juice and ate with warm French bread. I'll be ordering again very soon!

I would buy this product again

By Gina

from Prospect, CT on 1/5/2009

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Pros:

Easy To Prepare, High Quality, Tender

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

I served them as apps on Christmas Eve, they were absolutely perfect,plentiful,at least 8 dzn tender, easy to make every one loved them. I put them in mushrooms, everyone commented on how delicious they were and they were skeptical on trying escargot. I would buy this product again.

Very Good!

By Escargot Lover

from Masontown, PA on 12/31/2008

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Pros:

Easy To Prepare, High Quality, Tender

Best Uses:

Anytime, Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

Ok I know not everyone has tried escargot but you've got to try them. They are so far from what you expect them to be like. They are so tender it's unbelievable. I had to convince so many people. Everyone expected to be rubbery and they aren't at all. I made them with a butter, shallot and white wine sauce. All I had to do is reheat them. Very good value too. Actually I would get a smaller can the next time.

Excellent Snails

By Ric from Southern Island on 12/27/2008

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Pros:

High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

There is no reason to buy a more expensive product. These are world class.

A solid ten, that is if you like snails.

By Coot

from STockton, CA on 12/19/2008

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Pros:

All Natural, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

Anytime, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

A solid ten [...]

I would buy this product again and again

By LAAND

from Harker Heights ,TX on 11/23/2008

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Pros:

All Natural, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

Anytime, Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

You can do a lot of things with these snails, Some people complain about taste did they ever clean them out of the can or they believe that juice is eatable please through that juice away and wash them with water many times and then use them to whatever you want to cook them with. That juice is only to preserve them!!!

Excellent Escargot

By Bo

from Lima, Ohio on 11/17/2008

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Pros:

Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Cons:

Didn't find any cons

Best Uses:

Anytime, Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Love fine food

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

I love fine foods and fine wine. The local gormet food store quit selling Escargot. Glad I found your web site.

yes I`d like this product all the time

By Andreas

from H H ,Texas on 10/22/2008

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Pros:

All Natural, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

Anytime, Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

with purle onions .or with any vegatables you want!!!

Extra Large Escargot

By Dave

from Fort Collins on 10/21/2008

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Pros:

All Natural, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

It was easy to prepare and tasted great.

Excellent!

By Pat the Beatnik

from Kingston, NY on 10/17/2008

Gift:

Pros:

All Natural, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

These snails are very good for the price. Someone complained about a smell. Just rinse
them off.
My entire family loves escargotf!

Delicious!!

By Pat the beatnik from Kingston, New York on 9/17/2008

Pros:

All Natural, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

Anytime, Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

I have been using these for years. I prepare half a can of them with 5 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 c. unsalted butter, room temp, 1/2 c. chopped flat leaf parsley, 1/4 c. heavy cream, Kosher salt & pepper to taste. Melt 2 tsps. butter and saute garlic for 1 min. Put in food processor along with the remaining butter, parsley and heavy cream, process until smooth. Remove 1 tbls. of this mix and add into a saute pan along with escargot. Heat 5 min.& keep warm. Heat remaining butter mixture, add S&P to taste. Put escargot on serving plates or into shells and pour butter, garlic mixture over the top. You CAN'T beat this!

Excelent snails the best I ever had

By AM

from HH,TX on 7/28/2008

Pros:

All Natural, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

Anytime, Entertaining

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

The best way to it snails is when you cook them with pearl onions and stir-fry vegetables or with artichoke hearts and pasta or you staffed tomatos and bell peppers with rice and snails or,or,or, .....snails are good for everything!!!!And they are very healthy food .Andreas

I`ll buy this product again and again

By Andreas from Harker Heights, Texas on 7/6/2008

Pros:

All Natural, Flavorful, High Quality, Tender, Versatile

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

Nice Snails I will keep buy them as long as they taste the same,and the price is unbeatable.Bravo !!!! Andreas

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Repeat buyer

By chris

from tampa, fl on 5/26/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality, Tender

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Loves good food

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

week night dinner with my hubby, fast, easy and delicious.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Restaurant Quality - super tender

By FoodieInSeattle from Seattle, Wa on 5/6/2008

Pros:

All Natural, Flavorful, High Quality, Tender, Versatile

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre, Toss with Pasta

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

These are the exact ones that the restaurants use to stuff in the shells. I know since I write restaurant reviews and have chef friends. I bought these for entertaining at home and very pleased with the quality. These are the perfect size to stuff into shells or just to toss with pasta or serve on crackers. Saute it in a little garlic butter and you've got restaurant quality escargot. I'm confused about the negative reviews on here. These are super tender and have great flavor. They come seasoned with some light spices, hardly noticeable and are so easy and quick to heat up. Heat these slowly and gently for tender escargots.

good product

By Chef Sina from Indiana on 4/11/2008

Pros:

Versatile

Cons:

Rubbery Texture

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

Best cooked with lots of butter and seasoning of choice.

Big Dissapointment

By foodie

from Tampa Bay, Florida on 1/23/2008

Pros:

Alot for the price, Good size

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Bad Texture, Unpleasant appearance, Unpleasant odor

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

The price and quantity were excellent. The product itself was a big dissapointment. I was hesitant about purchasing it, but after reading the positive reviews, I was willing to give it a try. The smell and appearance was so unappealing, that I tossed the entire can. I will stick with the burgundy snails (by Henri Marie, sold on igourmet.com).

If God made anything better

By Dan from Alexandria, VA on 1/14/2008

Pros:

All Natural, Flavorful, High Quality, Tender, Versatile

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

I love escargot, but these were the best I have ever had. If God made anything better he kept it for himself. All you need is a little garlic and butter and you have a feast for the mouth. Great price and you get a large number of escargot. If you like escargot, I recommend you buy this product.

I got to take the credit!

By Babette's Feast

from Modesto, CA on 1/4/2008

Pros:

All Natural, Flavorful, High Quality, Tender

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Adventurous taster, Foodie, Health Conscious, Lives to cook

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

Served in a garlic-parsley-chive-butter/olive oil sauteed white wine sauce with a dash of nutmeg and tarragon, these shell-less morsels were a Christmas Day hit! An easy hors d'ouvre when plopped upon a baguette slice, the compliments about tenderness, sweet flavor and succulence made me embarassed to say I'd just opened a can. They actually made a few anti-snail people escargot converts! Having ordered additional cans, I was able to send a couple out the door for the New Year's Festivus!

This is a very good product

By Casey The Food guy

from Lowber,PA on 12/23/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Cons:

Rubbery Texture

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

I used the Escargot in butter and garlic

better than the boat

By YummyGurl

from Kissimmee,FL on 12/12/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality, Tender

Best Uses:

Midweek Treat

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

Made these with Garlic,Butter and White wine. The following week we cruised, Husband said he preferred these to those served on the ship.Good size,quality,texture and flavor. they season very well also

Versatile Choice

By Charlie SanDiego

from San Diego, CA on 11/1/2007

Pros:

High Quality, Tender, Versatile

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Paella

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

This is line is perfect when you are looking for a snail that is ready to be flavored. I have used them for things as diverse scallops & snails with a champagne beurre blanc to Paella. Large and tender, they will not disappoint.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Inexpensive But Taste is Expensive!

By Life is Good from Milan, TN on 10/24/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality, Tender, Versatile

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

I was skeptical about this product for two reasons; they were inexpensive and they were from Indonesia. I was pleasantly surprised! They were large, tender and very flavorful. I cooked them in butter and garlic and also in pastry. They were excellent.

escargot

By jumper from Big Bear Lake Ca / Bucksport Me on 10/11/2007

Pros:

All Natural, High Quality, Tender

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

Thought I was back in Paris.Wonderful size and texture. Had to modify your recipe just a little.
We ate 1 can of 36 with some French bread and wine. Completely forgot about Dinner. My suggestion to all if you like escargot this is a great Buy.

Extra Large Escargot

By Robin from Vermont on 10/10/2007

Pros:

High Quality, Tender

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

Very good, tender escargot. Works great served in shells or without. Would definitely recommend. Can't beat the price!

excellent quality, very reasonable price

By diana from new port richey, fl on 7/2/2007

Pros:

All Natural, Flavorful, High Quality, Tender, Versatile

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

excellent quality, very reasonable price. I make them, freeze, then seal in airtight bags as special gifts for special friends and family

Can't beat value

By moe from Henderson, Nv on 5/17/2007

Pros:

All Natural, Flavorful, High Quality, Tender, Versatile

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

Excellent quality and value.

What a treat!

By Ms. Lisa from Conway, South Carolina on 2/25/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

It doesn't get much better than this - great quality and a truly reasonable price for such a gourmet treat! All you need is a bit of butter, white wine, garlic, and thyme. If you don't have snail shells, mushroom caps do nicely.[...]Kind regards,Lisa Ivers

YUMMY!! They are HUGE and very tasty!

By Fanfan from Connecticut on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Extra Large Escargot:

The Escargots are so huge that luckily the shells I bought were big enough. Great product

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