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Sunday, September 13. 2020

British gourmet: Cheese and Pickle Sandwich


Britain is, rightly, not known for their cuisine. It's no wonder they prefer Indian cuisine. However, is there anything better than Roast Beast with Yorkshire Pudding?


A Brit classic: Cheese and Pickle Sandwich.



 This sandwich must feature thick, almost steaklike slices of aged cheddar. Cheddar cutlets, if you will. The aging adds tangy sharpness and a more crumbly rather than creamy texture. Then, a thick layer of Branston pickle, made from sweet gherkins, cauliflower, carrots, onions and rutabaga in a thick, sweet sauce which tastes somewhat like ketchup. We definitely don’t have an equivalent stateside, but plenty of supermarkets stock the most ubiquitous British foods — malt vinegar, Cadbury’s chocolate, tea biscuits and the like — and Branston pickle can often be found. Try the Indian store as a last resort, no joke.  


Posted by Bird Dog in Food and Drink at 14:41 | Comments (11) | Trackbacks (0)

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re However, is there anything better than Roast Beast with Yorkshire Pudding?

Yeah. That's hard to beat. My wife introduced me to Yorkshire pudding. For me it was an acquired taste, but it does indeed go well with the roast beast.

As for the cheese and pickle sandwich, I could eat one but it wouldn't be my first choice. I prefer red meat between two slices of bread. Besides, that much cheese might give me a copious amount of intestinal gas.

OFF Topic:

3 recent discoveries have upended scientists' understanding of how dogs age, navigate, and perceive human speech

Three recent discoveries have changed scientists’ understanding of the nature of dogs.

One study has found that young puppies age much faster than young humans do, so the common rule of thumb that one “dog year” is equivalent to seven “human years” is wrong.

Other recent research indicates that dogs understand human speech in the same way we do.

Findings also suggest dogs may use Earth’s magnetic field to navigate.

https://www.businessinsider.com.au/dogs-navigate-magnetic-field-understand-speech-like-humans-2020-8?r=US&IR=T

Who knew it took a study do determine dogs understand English?

I think the rate of aging was already well known as well.
#1 feeblemind on 2020-09-13 15:21 (Reply)
Some of us have resorted to spelling words to "deceive" dogs, but they learn that as well.
#1.1 Rumaggi on 2020-09-13 15:41 (Reply)
Dog aging also depends on size, but for any breed there is no linear relationship to human aging, although I'm pretty sure the experts know how to draw a reasonable comparison.

As for words, my dogs understand both key words and phrases, and sometimes I'm pretty sure they know when I'm asking a question and looking for a response - because I get one. Dogs are amazing.
#1.2 Aggie on 2020-09-13 17:40 (Reply)
https://www.food.com/recipe/the-almost-original-branston-pickle-recipe-246675
THE ALMOST ORIGINAL BRANSTON PICKLE RECIPE!

Sounds pretty easy!
#2 pbird on 2020-09-13 15:43 (Reply)
Maybe semi-easy, what with the canning and all. But mainly it sounds like a LOT OF PICKLE (4 one-pound jars ~ half-gallon). I'll need to scan the supermarket for those magic days when swede, courgette, and cauliflower are all in season.

Fortunately for us Texas tire-kickers, Branston Pickle is available online from World Market, and on the shelf at H-E-B Central Markets. It's quite tasty with Tillamook Cheddar; next stop is a Branston and olive salad spread for my newly invented Branston Mufaletta.

A minor running gag in the Masterpiece Mystery Series Endeavour is young Morse remarking on his mentor Inspector Thursday's utterly predictable luncheon sandwich of "cheese and pickle." Sounds unappetizing to Texan ears until it's decoded into cheddar and Branston. Henceforth, cheese and pickle sliders are my household's Endeavour snack.
#2.1 Mike Anderson (Link) on 2020-09-17 11:09 (Reply)
Wowsa! The Toasted Branston Mufaletta was a big, delicious success. Chop a half cup each green and black olives, mix with a half cup Branston pickle, and spread on toasted buns for the mufalettas. Put the cold cuts ham side to the spread. DE-E-LICIOUS!

Why did no one say how good Branston pickle tastes with ham?
#2.1.1 Mike Anderson (Link) on 2020-09-17 14:52 (Reply)
British food; that's as far as you need to go. Nothing that follows that is exciting, and most of it is barely edible.
#3 barnhill on 2020-09-13 17:11 (Reply)
They do name them well, though
#3.1 Assistant Village Idiot on 2020-09-13 21:38 (Reply)
Yes they do AVI.

Who could resist faggots and spotted dick, or bangers and mash?
#3.1.1 feeblemind on 2020-09-13 22:02 (Reply)
Psst...

Guys, "British" is not an ethnicity anymore than "American" is. The food in the UK varies from region to region (as it does in your country). And it varies in quality from "grot" to gastropub (as it does in your country).

When I lived in London, I enjoyed dinners that were of the highest quality. But, unsurprisingly, the quick bite I'd grab at the Roadchef on the M1 outside Northampton was rather less appealing.

And yes - I love cheddar and Branston sandwiches.
#4 JJM on 2020-09-13 17:53 (Reply)
Cannot have THE sandwich without proper bread. American bread doesn't quite work. IMHO the best bread is
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Pride
#5 missred on 2020-09-15 11:01 (Reply)

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