Haggis

K.S.H · 20-04-2009, 13:24

Where can you get it in Accy and is it any good?
Haven't had any for a long while but for some reason I keep thinking I want some, I used to get mine from a Butcher that did an excellent one in Dundee when I was up that way but rarely go to Scotland now I don't drive for a living.
There a bit like black puddings, you get some and there very good, some tasteless and some downright awful, they all have their own "secret" recipes

entwisi · 20-04-2009, 14:17

I like Haggis as well, I've seen them on Bury Market from time to time, usually on teh Black pud stalls

K.S.H · 20-04-2009, 14:19

Ain't going to Bury just for some Haggis though

, surely you can get em in Accy

BERNADETTE · 20-04-2009, 14:32

Seen it in Farmfoods, don't know if it is any good because I've never tried it.

K.S.H · 20-04-2009, 14:52

Thanks, might try it as a last resort.

jaysay · 20-04-2009, 16:10

Was introduced to Haggis back in the 70s, when I worked with a Glaswegian, haven't had it for years, but you've got my mouth watering again. When I was wed one of the brother-in-laws was a Scott and he used to bring a couple back when he went home, but never found any round here that were any cop really.

MargaretR · 20-04-2009, 16:27

I tried it once on a coach trip to Scotland.
It smelt like sewage, and one mouthful was more than enough.

All the food served in that hotel was rubbish, so maybe there are some haggis that are edible, but I don't intend to look for any.

shillelagh · 20-04-2009, 16:43

KSH .. spuggie will be down again in 2 1/2 weeks .. if you ask nicely he may bring you a couple .... if you'd told him before he probably will have brought em you down ..

Taggy · 20-04-2009, 16:47

Booths Supermarket in Clitheroe usually have some, got some there the other week, they have small individual ones there too. Had a couple of weeks in Scotland last year and really enjoyed the Haggis there, had it several times when we ate out...its really nice with Whisky Sauce. Apparently Cockburns is one of the best makes to go for up there, but you wont get it in England i dont think.

M&S sometimes do it, but tends to be close to Burns night when they have it. I much prefer it to Black Pudding!

Best Regards - Taggy

K.S.H · 20-04-2009, 16:57

Thanks Shillelagh PM returned.
Taggy, now you mention Booths I'm sure that was were we got the last one from, was a few year ago but sure we got it from the Booths supermarket across from the Royal Preston Hospital, wasn't too bad either IIRC, can't beat one prepared in a butchers though

flashy · 20-04-2009, 17:16

ooo i havent had one in years...if you find any locally Ken, let me know

glasgow guy · 20-04-2009, 22:47

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Originally Posted by Taggy

Booths Supermarket in Clitheroe usually have some, got some there the other week, they have small individual ones there too. Had a couple of weeks in Scotland last year and really enjoyed the Haggis there, had it several times when we ate out...its really nice with Whisky Sauce. Apparently Cockburns is one of the best makes to go for up there, but you wont get it in England i dont think.

M&S sometimes do it, but tends to be close to Burns night when they have it. I much prefer it to Black Pudding!

Best Regards - Taggy

thats quite an interesting thing you said there...almost as if your were implying that 'cockburns' make the best to go for 'up there', now 'up there' as you put is quite a big big place and I am sure that there will be better haggis all over scotland

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one place I wouldnt buy from is a farmfoods...seriously can anyone be that desperate for haggis to get it from there ? that would damage your pallet no end

for me and buying a haggis.. I would simply go the my local award winning butcher in scotland and buy one of his own recipe haggis...the thing is each award winning butcher thinks their haggis is the best so really you cant loose...it has to be a fresh haggis for me..not out a plastic pack or a freezer shop..and forget the whisky sauce...that can take away any spices that may be in the haggis..simply cook it as per or slice and grill...tasty stuff indeed but not to everyones liking..

Mick · 21-04-2009, 04:54

We had Haggis at one of the accyweb meets in the Stag mandy/paul (staggeringman) had the stag then dont know where he got it but it was very good

Taggy · 21-04-2009, 16:49

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Originally Posted by glasgow guy

thats quite an interesting thing you said there...almost as if your were implying that 'cockburns' make the best to go for 'up there', now 'up there' as you put is quite a big big place and I am sure that there will be better haggis all over scotland

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one place I wouldnt buy from is a farmfoods...seriously can anyone be that desperate for haggis to get it from there ? that would damage your pallet no end

for me and buying a haggis.. I would simply go the my local award winning butcher in scotland and buy one of his own recipe haggis...the thing is each award winning butcher thinks their haggis is the best so really you cant loose...it has to be a fresh haggis for me..not out a plastic pack or a freezer shop..and forget the whisky sauce...that can take away any spices that may be in the haggis..simply cook it as per or slice and grill...tasty stuff indeed but not to everyones liking..

Guess any food related issue is always going to be rather subjective. However Cockburns is certainly one of the best Haggis which you will eat, in my opinion, and also the opinion of many others who have tried it. Its won many awards and was indeed voted the Worlds First Champion Haggis.
Haggis, Black Pudding, White Pudding from Scottish Gourmet Food & Hampers, Mail Order, direct from the Highlands

Its even served up to the trenchermen of the Houses of Parliament!!!

Wasted on most of them though!! Lol!!

Obviously there are many great versions of this delicacy, and if you have an award winning butcher close at hand who makes his own then chances are it will be a good un, however there are plenty of crap butchers around who make equally crap Haggis too, so unless you know the quality you are likely to get, for anyone trying Haggis for the first time, its good to be able to ask for a reliable producer so that you know what you are trying is of good quality, which is why ive drawn peoples attention to Cockburns of Dingwall. The ones you are more likely to be able to get on a regular basis "down here" in England are the likes of McSween. These are mass produced of course but are still a pretty good product, in fact my taste buds have been awakened by this thread, and ive bought one from Booths in St Annes today!! So i'll have that over the next day or so. I wont be having mine with Whisky Sauce either, its filling enough and tasty enough without much adornment. However Whisky Sauce is a traditional sauce accompanyment to Haggis, but you would'nt spoil the Haggis by drowning it in the sauce, just a small amount to go with it!

All in all, its a darn nice dish!

Best Regards - Taggy

Benipete · 21-04-2009, 21:39

The Haggis shooting season starts on the 12th of August I believe.