Meat and potato pie facts for kids
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A rack of homemade meat and potato pies
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| Type | Savoury pie |
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| Place of origin | England |
| Region or state | Staffordshire, Cheshire, Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cumbria |
| Main ingredients | Pastry shell, potatoes, lamb or beef, carrots, onions |
A meat and potato pie is a yummy kind of pie that's super popular in England. Imagine a tasty pastry shell filled with a mix of potato, either lamb or beef, and sometimes even carrots and onions. It's a bit like a Cornish Pasty, but with less meat.
You can often find these pies in special pie shops, which are bakeries that focus only on pies. You might also spot them in a chip shop (where they sell fish and chips!). Many people enjoy them as a quick take-away meal, but they are also a favorite homemade dish in many English homes. Sometimes, they are served with red cabbage on the side.
All About Meat and Potato Pies
Meat and potato pies are a classic comfort food. They are known for being hearty and filling. The combination of soft potatoes and savory meat inside a crispy pastry makes them a favorite.
Where They Come From
These pies are especially popular in certain parts of England. You'll find them widely eaten in regions like Staffordshire, Cheshire, Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cumbria. Each area might have its own special way of making them.
Fun Facts and Records
In 2004, a TV show called The Paul O'Grady Show held a vote. They decided that pies from The Denby Dale Pie Company were the best meat and potato pies in the whole UK!
People even compete to eat these pies! In 2017, a man named Martin Appleton-Clare set a new record. He was at the World Pie Eating Championship in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Martin ate his meat and potato pie in an amazing 32 seconds! He won the championship that year.
