Bury, in Lancashire, is the UK's spiritual home of the Black Pudding. Why they claim it as such, I know not.
I'm quite a fan of Black Pudding, and often eat it for breakfast. My usual supply comes from M & S, in packs of four large round slices. It is delicious.
I recently bought some from Waitrose's deli counter, and I'm relieved to say that Billy really enjoyed it; I DIDN'T. It was described on the pack as Bury Black Pudding. Maybe they meant 'Bury this black pudding'.
I really think the Bury Chamber of Commerce should have a word with whoever is supplying Waitrose with this travesty of a Black Pudding. It tasted, and had the consistency of, CARDBOARD (not that I have ever eaten cardboard). It was tasteless, had a horrible texture, and was a 100% disappointment
Billy, who is less fastidious than me, enjoyed it, but he'll never have the opportunity to enjoy it again.
I think the good people of Bury should take to the streets, and protest. Nothing I can think of could give a worse reputation to the fine town of Bury, than this dreadful excuse for Black Pudding. Be warned!
p.s. At the same time as buying this dreadful sausage, I bought a large Waitrose hand-made Pork pie. I'm pleased to say that it was one of the best I've tasted.
It could be a massive demonstration.
ReplyDeleteBlack Pudding Matters.
I agree.
DeleteI'd rather eat a pork pie any day. Bravo to Waitrose's 'homemade' pie makers. Lucky you bought the large size
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I threw away the wrapper before taking note of the maker. I'll go back for another one some time, and will give them some publicity. (Maybe they'd send me a year's supply as a thank you!)
DeleteI eat very little black pudding but only buy the one produced by the local meat company here. I have not tried any of the supermarket varieties.
ReplyDeleteThe M & S one is good. It comes as four thick-ish slices and I think would be appreciated my most.
DeleteThat is a bit surprising for Waitrose. Does Tesco sell black pud?
ReplyDeleteI think everyone does; in some form or other.
DeleteI’m a Lancastrian, so sorry you had a bad experience with Bury black pudding. I’ve never been , but Bury has a famous big market ,coach trips go to visit . One day I’ll go and sample some really nice black pudding. It’s lovely in a fry up, and also often served here in the north , as a starter with scallops , it’s delicious
ReplyDeleteIf anyone went to Bury Market and was sold this stuff they would have a fit. It really was awful. I'm sure that the real, pukka, Bury Black Pudding is wonderful.
DeleteWhen black puddings are being boxed for nationwide delivery from Bury there are two stacks. The one on the right is marked "Down South" where reject black puddings are tossed and the one on the left is marked "Up North" where succulent, superior black puddings are carefully placed under cotton wool blankets.
ReplyDeleteI think you may be right YP, other than the 'slices of BP' sold at M & S. Of course, selling BP in slices is a bit odd too, but at least they taste right.
DeleteWe have blood sausage in the US. I do not care for it. Meat pies on the other hand are always enjoyed. I make my own and have no experience with store bought.
ReplyDeleteI have made my own Pork Pies, but found it very difficult getting the jelly in later. Generally the shop bought ones are very good. I've not had a bad one.
DeleteI have never eaten black pudding and never will. I don't think I've ever seen any locally here, but perhaps I'm just not looking.
ReplyDeleteA lot of people wont eat Black Pudding because of its main ingredient; much as they won't eat Haggis, or things with 'eyes'. Once you put all that aside; it can be very nice
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