When you make seafood chowder are the anchovies already gutted?

You're asking a great question, but the answer depends on where you get your anchovies!

Here's the breakdown:

* Canned Anchovies: Most canned anchovies you find in the grocery store are already gutted and cleaned. They're ready to be used directly in your chowder.

* Fresh Anchovies: If you're lucky enough to get fresh anchovies, they'll need to be gutted and cleaned before you use them. You can do this yourself, or often, your fishmonger will do it for you.

For your seafood chowder, you can use canned anchovies without any extra preparation. They'll add a delicious umami depth to your chowder without you having to worry about gutting them.

Enjoy your chowder!