Haggis
 

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

Re: Haggis
 

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

Re: Haggis
 

Ain't going to Bury just for some Haggis though :D, surely you can get em in Accy

Re: Haggis
 

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

Re: Haggis
 

Thanks, might try it as a last resort.

Re: Haggis
 

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.

Re: Haggis
 

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

Re: Haggis
 

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 ..

Re: Haggis
 

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

Re: Haggis
 

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

Re: Haggis
 

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

Re: Haggis
 

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 :D,
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 :eek:
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..

Re: Haggis
 

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

Re: Haggis
 

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!!!:rolleyes: 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

Re: Haggis
 

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

Re: Haggis
 

The only trouble is Beni you can't use a shotgun as when they're cooked those little round shots get stuck in your teeth:rolleyes:

Re: Haggis
 

Getting mine delivered on Friday to the office.It's not what you know.:tongueout

Re: Haggis
 

Didn't know they delivered to the Railway Beni:D

Re: Haggis
 

JaySay that is his home address of course they deliver
and its coming all the way from Booths in Preston special courier

Re: Haggis
 

I have looked on Mysupermarket.co.uk and found haggis onsale at Tesco, Asda and Sainsburys.
Here are the pics from the sites
1st one from Tesco, 2nd one from Asda and Sainsburys

Re: Haggis
 

I would'nt reccomend the Halls one!! Despite what it says on the packet!


Best Regards - Taggy

Re: Haggis
 

and i wonder who could be delivering that then :rolleyes: lol

Re: Haggis
 

Maybe they spelled it wrong:D

Re: Haggis
 

Instead of buying a ready made one you COULD try this recipe hehe

Preparation time overnight

Cooking time over 2 hours





This is an authentic recipe from Scotland and the ingredients and methods of cooking may be unfamiliar but we hope you enjoy the results.
Ingredients
1 sheep's stomach or ox secum, cleaned and thoroughly, scalded, turned inside out and soaked overnight in cold salted water
heart and lungs of one lamb
450g/1lb beef or lamb trimmings, fat and lean
2 onions, finely chopped
225g/8oz oatmeal
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp ground dried coriander
1 tsp mace
1 tsp nutmeg
water, enough to cook the haggis
stock from lungs and trimmings



Method
1. Wash the lungs, heart and liver (if using). Place in large pan of cold water with the meat trimmings and bring to the boil. Cook for about 2 hours.
2. When cooked, strain off the stock and set the stock aside.
3. Mince the lungs, heart and trimmings.
4. Put the minced mixture in a bowl and add the finely chopped onions, oatmeal and seasoning. Mix well and add enough stock to moisten the mixture. It should have a soft crumbly consistency.
5. Spoon the mixture into the sheep's stomach, so it's just over half full. Sew up the stomach with strong thread and prick a couple of times so it doesn't explode while cooking.
6. Put the haggis in a pan of boiling water (enough to cover it) and cook for 3 hours without a lid. Keep adding more water to keep it covered.
7. To serve, cut open the haggis and spoon out the filling. Serve with neeps (mashed swede or turnip) and tatties (mashed potatoes).

Re: Haggis
 

Does that include police outriders mick:D

Re: Haggis
 

Well, i had my Haggis and Mashed Spuds for tea last night, yum yum, really enjoyed it too!

Best Regards - Taggy

Re: Haggis
 

who would ya guess at?

Re: Haggis
 

What about the neeps Taggy did you forget about them? :eek:

Re: Haggis
 

ok what the hells neeps?:confused:

Re: Haggis
 

Hope this helps Cashy ;-
Neeps & tatties recipe - Recipes - BBC Good Food

Re: Haggis
 

cheers david, swedes eh, the jocks never could speak english.:D;)

Re: Haggis
 

Well thats what happens when away 19 years:o Grovellin appologies for that.

Re: Haggis
 

Nope didn't forget em Spuggie...cant stand the ruddy things!!


Best Regards - Taggy

Re: Haggis
 

Me too Taggy, they remind me to much of Graham Taylor:D

Re: Haggis
 

LOL! Do i NOT like Swedes!!:rolleyes:

Best Regards - Taggy

Re: Haggis
 

Its Haggis mash and peas for dinner tomos:ban::ban::ban::ban::microwave

Re: Haggis
 

just had mine now,not bad at all, but am well stuffed.:D

Re: Haggis
 

Aye, its pretty darn filling i must say!! Very tasty though!


Best Regards - Taggy

Re: Haggis
 

Had mine yesterday, superb, really tasty filling, made a very nice change :mosher:

Re: Haggis
 

Glad you enjoyed it Jaysay....and to think there are times when people on here are accused of being racist!! Its clear how Multicultural we are when you can see all the "foreign" delights we enjoy eating!!:rofl38:

Best Regards - Taggy

Re: Haggis
 

See You Jimmy:D

Re: Haggis
 

i sent that phrase in a pm last night, i think yer right........... we must be twins.:D:D:D

Re: Haggis
 

Blimey Accywebs own Castor and Pollux!!!:D:D(One Each!)


Best Regards - Taggy

Re: Haggis
 

Two things I hate in life is bad beer and cheeky kids :D:D:D:p

Re: Haggis
 

LOL!! Oh i bet you could think of a few more if you REALLY try Jaysay!!;)

Best Regards - Taggy

PS...Johnny Walker used to say...No such thing as Bad Beer, just some thats better than others!!! (Then again, he's no longer with us of course!!)

Re: Haggis
 

Yip I taught Johnny that one too Taggy, no doubt he'll still be using it in that great big brewery in the sky:D

Re: Haggis
 

Did you enjoy the haggis KSH?

Re: Haggis
 

Haven't had it yet :D

Re: Haggis
 

Typical .... after getting us out of bed yesterday ...:rolleyes:

lol. notice ou didn't say what time :)

Re: Haggis
 

No comment!!! Long day for me Friday and Saturday need some beauty sleep. :D Its hard work chasing those pesky haggis around a hill.

Re: Haggis
 

Aye, Jen's keeping quiet too :D
LOL, take it your still in bed then :rolleyes: :D
Stop it, you'll have me believing you :D

Very tasty, had it for my tea tonight :)

Re: Haggis
 

Legs on one side longer than those on the other (great for runnin around a hill at speed) little curly tail big ears sharp teeth. They can be caught by offering a good malt whiskey its their only weakness. :D

Re: Haggis
 

You really want me to admit that we were still in bed at 12.50pm ... im not bothered .. like spug says he needed his beauty sleep ... me i dont need beauty sleep .. cos im a little angel!!!!:D:D:D

Re: Haggis
 

Didnt do me any bloomin good either :(

Re: Haggis
 

You needed some beauty sleep Spugs, we'll wake you at Christmas:D:D:D:D:D

Re: Haggis
 

What year? :D:D:D:D:D

Re: Haggis
 

2010:D:D:D:rolleyes:

Re: Haggis
 

Could that not be a bit too early ..... :D:D:D

Re: Haggis
 

Just a quick wake up for my 40th birthday will do please then it will be back to being a sleeping ugly trying to become beautiful. :D

Re: Haggis
 

Thats 365 days and 2hrs and 6 mins off.... dont worry we'll wake you up for your party ...

Re: Haggis
 

No need to do that Jen, we'll have the party then tell Spugs just what a good do he missed:D

Re: Haggis
 

Get it right jaysay we need him awake to pay for the party ... you forgot about that!!!!

Re: Haggis
 

:confused::confused::confused::confused: Will half awake not do Jen:D:rolleyes:

Re: Haggis
 

Nah he still causes trouble then jaysay .... :D:D:D

Re: Haggis
 

Well half awake but shackled:D

Re: Haggis
 

You providing the shackles ... i aint got any theyre in grangemouth!!!!:D

Re: Haggis
 

Not yet!!! Now Jaysay please dont give her any more ideas please i beg you.

Re: Haggis
 

What's it worth Spugs:D

Re: Haggis
 

Too late .... me thinks a visit to a certain shop might be in order ..... the £1 shop .. thats where i got the last lot ....:D:D:D

Re: Haggis
 

Oops forgot about them. :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: Slapped wrist for me or is it a :whip: :hitting8: :spank: ???????

Re: Haggis
 

Definitely the second one Spugs:D