Beefsteak 305 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I played for Pork Farms (Queens Drive) Why we ended up playing home games there for a season is beyond me as we normally played on The Embankment or At Wilford . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mariag 4 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I played for Pork Farms (Queens Drive) Why we ended up playing home games there for a season is beyond me as we normally played on The Embankment or At Wilford . Do you still eat pork pies Beefsteak? My uncle worked at a pie factory 30 odd years ago and won't touch pies anymore saying you wouldn't eat them if you knew what went in them - perhaps you may enlighten us ...... pork pies are a flamin fortune out here - due to pork (non muslim) being heavily taxed...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Your Uncle was a little over the top with his comments on the content of Pork Pies A 200lb mix of meat consisted of 100lb best pork 70lb Belly pork and 30lb Seasoning (Salt, Pepper , preservatives, ground rind, water .etc) Nothing untoward there. Now Faggots on the other hand !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 When my mate worked at pork farms he often saw the case filled with grease off the machines then the lid put on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I worked there making the bloody things for 3 years so I think I am more likely to know whats in them , than a mate or an uncle who might be trying to wind you up . I also got ropped in to make ' The Show Pies' for which we won many awards!! (Not that I got any mind) and the ingredients in them were very different!! But I asure you there is no grease added Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Never put me off em....still buy pork pie now...in fact had one about an hour ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 To Answer Mariags question, I still eat them occasionally , and the daftest thing is I have a piece of pie in the fridge , I only bought it 'cause it was on the woopsie counter at Morrisons yesterday and this ignorant woman pushed passed me and my little lad to try and grab it , (I was just being a git !!) I bought a Haggis that she went for too !!!! My point being , if she hadn't been rude she could have had all of it , but her ignorance cost her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgread1200 141 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 thanks for the truth beefstake, i,ve often been put off buying them because of horror stories from people who say this and that. I LOVE EM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 no, theres no grease in them, it's used sump oil! !laughing! talking of which you know how "sooty" vans rust, well I decided to try to prevent such when I bought mine, so up on the axle stands, crawled under and brushed said (thick) oil all over underneath of it, great I thought, till hot weather came and it all dripped off, looked like the torrey canyon had been in the car park! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 When Pork Farms were located on Alfred Street in the old St Anns years ago the were in the Evening Post every other week being prosecuted for breaches of hygiene regulations. Funny how they were always prosecuted under the name of F.W Farnsworth though ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 'Mike Maloney' pork pie bought Mansfield last week...never seen 'em before...delicious,and not pumped full of gelatine like some...decent pastry too,not like concrete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 The gelatin in Pork Farms pies was (as you imply) pumped in AFTER COOKING. mass produced by the gallon!!, as for show pies , we used to boil pigs trotters for hours until it was just jelly left along with bones and some really tasty meat (Perk of the job) this was then still injected after cooking, (not the meat) but at a lot lower temperature, and therefore every pie was done individually and slowly to ensure there was an even distribution. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mariag 4 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Ok beefsteak perhaps you are right....my uncle is most peculiar on what he will and not eat! I personally don't like pork farm pies because the crust is soggy and should be wrapped in paper not cellophane..... melton mowbray pies are much better..... can also reccommend a butcher in newthorpe- near Ikea name of Barlows (proper 3 generation butcher) he has won awards for his pork pies even over melton mowbray.... and his potted meat is something to die for...... really miss his meat!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bratty brit 0 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I loved potted meat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 a butcher in newthorpe..... really miss his meat!!!! Geez Mariag...I thought that you were happily married..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Batty Brit. If you like potted meat get yer sen over to Greasley Miners' Welfare. Their idea of catering a buffet is to put out a pile of potted meat sarnies. And for those who like a little choice they also lay-on beef dripping. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,577 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 BEEF DRIPPING, ummmmm with just a sprinkling of salt on fresh crusty bread ummmmmm Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 BEEF DRIPPING, ummmmm with just a sprinkling of salt on fresh crusty bread ummmmmm Now you've done it! But add in some of that brown jelly off the bottom and a glass of cold, fresh, milk! Delicious! It used to be my favorite late night snack after a night in the pub! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,577 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Now you're just tormenting me Limey,brown jelly ummm, crusty bread, beef dripping,salt and cold milk, you're a very cruel man, the butchers are closed around here now but I think Odlins in Navenby might sell it, I'll check on me way home from work tomorrow Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 "Potted Meat" There's a very nice sandwich shop in carlton square that sells potted meat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Wow - I'm impressed that you know a butcher that may still sell the stuff. If you find some - have an extra slice for me! Out here they would think you had gone nuts to ask for such a thing, let alone eat it! And don't even mention Steak & Kidney! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I love putting a bit of Marmite in me dripping, stir it up and spread on hot toast. Heart attack on toast! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I love putting a bit of Marmite in me dripping, stir it up and spread on hot toast. Heart attack on toast! Don't forget the butter just to make sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Can you still get Tripe or Cow heel? My father in law used to eat Tripe after it had been boiled in milk, it looked disgusting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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