What is different about a Melton Mowbray pork pie?
What is different about a Melton Mowbray pork pie?
The main distinctive feature of a Melton pie is that it is made with a hand-formed crust. The uncured meat of a Melton pie is grey in colour when cooked; the meat is chopped, rather than minced. Melton Mowbray pork pies are also served cold, unlike the Yorkshire pork pie.
Where can Melton Mowbray pork pies be made?
Nottingham
Production of the (mainly Melton Mowbray branded) pies was transferred to Nottingham, which is inside the area in which Melton Mowbray pies can be made under the PGI rules.
Why is Melton Mowbray famous for pork pies?
Over the centuries Melton developed a very high concentration of Stilton cheese makers. The development of the cheese industry, produced whey, which became an ideal food source for pigs. Therefore, pork had become a staple in the Melton diet.
Who makes Aldi pork pies?
How we make our Specially Selected Exquisite Jewelled Pork Pie. Every one of our hand-made Exquisite Jewelled Pies is crafted by Tottle Bakery experts using slow-cooked British meat and 80 years of heritage.
What goes with Melton Mowbray pork pie?
The real Melton Mowbray pork pie is always eaten cold along with pickled onions, pickled cabbage, and/or chutney. If there is an annoying nutritionist around, then by all means, toss some salad onto the plate.
What is the jelly in pork pies?
While you can make a pork pie without the jelly, traditional pork pies have gelatin (some boiled pig trotters) added to preserve and keep the meat moist. You will often see a small hole in the lid of the pie where the jelly has been poured in.
Who makes Aldi Melton Mowbray Pork Pies?
Aldi Stores Ltd.
Specifications
| Size / volume | 295g |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aldi Stores Ltd., PO Box 26, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 2SH |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Nutrition information | Energy 1502kJ, 361kcal Fat 25g of which saturates 9.7g Carbohydrate 23g of which sugars 1.1g Fibre 1.2g Protein 11g Salt 0.79g |
| Brand name | Specially Selected |
Who makes Vale of Mowbray pork pies?
Leeming Bar’s
Leeming Bar’s Vale of Mowbray pork pies discovers 200-year history of business.
Who makes Aldi Melton Mowbray pork pies?
Can you freeze an Aldi pork pie?
Once opened, keep refrigerated and consume within 2 days and by date shown. Not suitable for freezing.
Are pork pies better hot or cold?
Tip 1: As with all Melton Mowbray Pork Pies, this pie is designed to be eaten cold. To enjoy it at its best, remove from the fridge an hour before feasting to allow it to approach room temperature.
What sauce do you have with pork pie?
Whether it’s brown sauce, Branston Pickle or Hendersons Relish – a pickle, sauce or relish is the perfect simple accompaniment to a pork pie.
