Sturgeon Caviar – American Hackleback

Limited stock available due to the wild nature of the product and seasonality.

Harvested from the fast-growing American sand sturgeon, American hackleback sturgeon caviar is a shining example of the richness found in the rivers of the Midwest. These fish are also regionally referred to as hackleback, shovelnose, or switchtail. Native to the Missouri and Mississippi River regions, the hackleback is the smallest of the sturgeon species, yet it yields a roe of remarkable character and quality.

Hackleback caviar features small, glossy black pearls with glints of emerald and gold, which offer a striking appearance that hints at the elegance within. The texture is firm, resulting in a satisfying pop, while the flavor is beautifully mild and clean, with subtle earthy notes that make it endlessly versatile. This is caviar that doesn’t overwhelm; it elevates.

As the only wild sturgeon species still commercially harvested in the United States, hackleback is not just a delicacy; it's a legacy. Representing the last of the American wild caviars, it delivers an authentic, sustainable taste of U.S. waters—refined, accessible, and deeply rooted in tradition.

Each jar is hand-packed and rigorously inspected to ensure ideal color, consistency, freshness, and flavor. Whether served simply with a mother of pearl spoon or layered over blinis and crème fraîche, Hackleback caviar is our most beloved domestic offering, and an approachable way to savor the timeless allure of sturgeon roe.

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