Top 3 British Pork Dishes

A multiple winner of the annual British Pie Awards, the world-famous Melton Mowbray pork pie is filled with the finest fresh pork meat which is chopped and seasoned with salt and pepper. When baked, the meat filling turns grey in color, just like roast pork, and it is particularly succulent. Melton Mowbray pies are traditionally baked free-standing, without a hoop, which gives the golden-brown pastry case its typical shape.Expand

Roast pork with applesauce is a classic dish where roast pork is served alongside applesauce for a complementary flavor combination. The savory, tender pork is typically roasted with black pepper and salt, but other herbs and spices can also be included, while the sweet and slightly tangy applesauce helps balance the richness of the meat. Applesauce adds moisture and a fresh contrast, making it a popular pairing with pork in many cuisines. This dish is especially common in British and American cooking, often served during family dinners or holiday meals.Expand

Pork pies are one of Britain's favorite dishes since the 1300s, when they were made in the kitchens of King Richard. Made from moist, juicy, seasoned, and minced or chopped pork, golden pork jelly, and thick, hot water crust pastry baked in small tins, they were extremely popular with hunters, travelers, and farmers because the pies are perfectly portable. Porkies are also made with chicken or beef, and today the best pies come from the town of Melton Mowbray and are still a picnic favorite, consumed at birthdays, dinners, and street parties alike. They are intended to be eaten cold, with the jelly acting as a protective layer that also stabilizes the pie. Traditionally, the pies are accompanied by mashed potatoes and thick gravy, baked beans, mushy peas, chips, or fresh vegetables, and often with a dollop of English mustard. Expand