[Food] Branston Pickle

[jcdenton08]

I can’t get enough of this stuff at the moment. I have it every Christmas in turkey sandwiches, but after an outstanding ploughman’s lunch last week, I think I’m developing a bit of an addiction.

I decided to broaden my horizons and try a couple of other brands to compare, including some rather posh and expensive stuff which was absolutely vile and a supermarket own brand pale imitation which didn’t taste quite right.

Along with Yorkshire Tea, I think I am becoming a brand ambassador for Branston.

(Their baked beans are king too; beat Heinz into a cocked hat).

 

[clapham_gull]

Love it but generally avoid sugary foods like that.

However, the small chunk version with cheddar on toast would be considered a national classic in Spanish Tapas bars.

They have something similar with their Manchego and basically quince jam.

We've managed to get them hooked on our Gin and Tonic and I'm surprised nobody has ever attempted to get the Spanish hooked.

 

[Easy 10]

Perfect accompaniment to cheddar - but If its not chunky, then I'm out.

(thats what she said)

 

[The Hermit Kingdom]

31g sugars in every 100g is why people love it. Not even Reggae Reggae Sauce has that much and that is seriously sugary.

 

[clapham_gull]

Perfect accompaniment to cheddar - but If its not chunky, then I'm out.

(thats what she said)

Haven't eaten for years, but I used to interchange. The smaller chunks were clearly a reaction to bread break though issue.

 

[clapham_gull]

I don't have a sweet tooth at all, never crave it. Which is lucky because most sweeteners on the market convert my backend into a nuclear missile.

That and decongestants.

 

[GT49er]

At least it's 100%n better than Branston beans. Branston pickle, very nice - but the beans?.......... yeugh! Shouldn't be allowed in a civilised society!

 

[Easy 10]

Haven't eaten for years, but I used to interchange. The smaller chunks were clearly a reaction to bread break though issue.

You just need to embrace the carrot cubes. And only have thick sliced bread (I see no point of that thin/medium crapola).

 

[SeagullinExile]

You just need to embrace the carrot cubes. And only have thick sliced bread (I see no point of that thin/medium crapola).

 

[bWize]

At least it's 100%n better than Branston beans. Branston pickle, very nice - but the beans?.......... yeugh! Shouldn't be allowed in a civilised society!

Couldn't agree more, a truly vile concoction! Would choose supermarket value beans over them. The pickle is OK but not anything special compared to others.

 

[Auckland seagull]

Had a cheese and branston sandwich at a British pub in Santa Monica at half time during the West Ham game. Banging.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

It's OK, lovely on a proper cheese sandwich but get bored of it if eat too much and then need time to miss it again

 

[Brovion]

I occasionally go through a phase of craving cheese and pickle sandwiches, and when I do the pickle has to be Branston. The phase never lasts long though, and I'm left with a half-empty jar of pickle sitting in the back of the fridge. Indeed I think there's one there now from my last craving period back before the Pandemic.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I do love Branson but it has to be the original and not the small chunk version. Piccalilli is another favorite.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

The smaller chunks were clearly a reaction to bread break though issue.

I presumed it was due to snowflake millennials?

 

[Uh_huh_him]

Picalilli is my Christmas holiday addiction.

Perfect addition to Cheese, Turkey or Gammon sandwiches.
Won't touch it again until next Christmas though.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Picalilli is my Christmas holiday addiction.

Perfect addition to Cheese, Turkey or Gammon sandwiches.
Won't touch it again until next Christmas though.

Same here. And dont forget the pork pie, Picallili is the perfect accompaniment

 

[Goldstone1976]

Piccalilli is another favorite.

This is the best I’ve ever eaten: https://rosebudpreserves.co.uk/traditional-piccalilli

While talking about Rosebud, their jams and marmalades are outstanding too.

PS have you moved to America recently?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

This is the best I’ve ever eaten: https://rosebudpreserves.co.uk/traditional-piccalilli

While talking about Rosebud, their jams and marmalades are outstanding too.

PS have you moved to America recently?

That does look very nice. I’ll see if I can work out a way of getting some sent here.

America? My use of accompaniment?

 

[Pickles]

Who wouldn't love pickles?