Pork scratchings...yes or no?

gg012

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A Cheese Moment sandwiched between two Bacon Fries. Absolutely delightful.

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Ozmundo

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I'd like to see the before shot of what goes into the big chunk of doner kebab meat. The before shot might look worse than any of the after shots following addictive substance

I used to live behind a kebab shop, butchery on pallets out the back. It got shut down for hygiene at least once. I still went there for a lamb donor though. ;)
 

Paul_B

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You say that like it's a negative...

As to pork scratchings or crackling, I've never really felt the love. Black pudding, on the other hand, yes, please. But always with an egg if available.
It is in a public/ social setting i reckon, buying something that nobody else will touch so you get it all to yourself. I was brought up with the idea that you don't open in social settings unless you're going to share. Parents, relatives, even teachers!

However you must keep the egg away from the black pudding l no mixing with the yolk! It's a similar thing to the baked beans in a little pot on fry up. I know it's annoying but that allows you to pour it out where it won't intermingle with food best not mixed. Crispy bacon made soggy by baked beans or eggs is not to my taste.
 

Paul_B

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If you're into questionable foods that divide opinions you have to mention Marmite! There's no middle ground with that brewing waste product!
 

MikeLA

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Black pudding makes my favourite omelette - just cut up a couple of black pudding slices into 1cm cubes, fry for a couple of minutes (but not crisp), add your beaten egg with freshly ground black pepper, lid on, when just cooked fold over and eat - delicious :)
Going to have to try that. Thought black pudding and bacon buns were the best but this sounds nice.
 

Tengu

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The farm shop at Tomintul on the north bank of Loch Tay does nice ones but I am not sure who makes them.
 

Pattree

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You can do the same with “proper” black puds. Cut them laterally into two horse shoes (and remember to peel them).
 

grainweevil

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@Paul_B No egg yolk near black pudding, "crispy" bacon that can't withstand moisture, and a total failure to see a joke? Dammit, man, are you trying to make a mortal enemy here?! ;)

P.S. In addition to my blind spot for pork scratchings, I also absolutely cannot stand baked beans. There, I've said it. If I'm ostracised, so be it. Talking of which, we used to have locally raised ostrich sausages, and they were nice.
 

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Black pudding makes my favourite omelette - just cut up a couple of black pudding slices into 1cm cubes, fry for a couple of minutes (but not crisp), add your beaten egg with freshly ground black pepper, lid on, when just cooked fold over and eat - delicious :)
That does sound delicious Andy, one for me to definitely try :p
 

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