The Price of Pork Pies. - Page 4

Chris Hobson · 8 Mar 2012, 13:07 (Ref:3036980)

Gosh, that was good!,

The bite of the red wine vinegar, tempered by the sweetness of the mint and sugar perfectly enhanced the flavour of the mushy peas, whilst the warm melted jelly from the pie mingled with the HP sauce to bring out the full flavour of the pork!

Washed down with a cup of single plantation ceylon tea - perfect!

This should be on every Michelin starred restaurant's menu! (and definately on the menu at catering stalls at every circuit in the land)

EvilPumpkin · 8 Mar 2012, 14:26 (Ref:3037020)

Ewww gross!!!

More importantly, did anything crash while you were eating it?

Greem · 8 Mar 2012, 14:43 (Ref:3037034)

It is with great sadness that I have to report the sudden loss of our National Chairman, Chris Hobson. He's moved on from marshalling to present and judge the new series on Motors TV - "Motorsport MasterChef".

The Fat Clerk will be his co-presenter.

The first series will feature such epic noms as Cold Cup-a-Soup, Greasy Van Burger, Egg Cob Overalls and the extra-epic Pork Pie and Peas. Later in the show marshals will be defeated by steaming heaps of overcooked bacon as served by many motorsport establishments, and a special appearance will be made by a well-known and well-loved Midlands Circuit's Shepherd's Pie.

There will be no second series.

The Fat Clerk · 8 Mar 2012, 14:49 (Ref:3037044)

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Originally Posted by Greem

It is with great sadness that I have to report the sudden loss of our National Chairman, Chris Hobson. He's moved on from marshalling to present and judge the new series on Motors TV - "Motorsport MasterChef".

The Fat Clerk will be his co-presenter.

The first series will feature such epic noms as Cold Cup-a-Soup, Greasy Van Burger, Egg Cob Overalls and the extra-epic Pork Pie and Peas. Later in the show marshals will be defeated by steaming heaps of overcooked bacon as served by many motorsport establishments, and a special appearance will be made by a well-known and well-loved Midlands Circuit's Shepherd's Pie.

There will be no second series.

Val Parkinson the Proprietress of Mallorys superb Canteen will also be a Judge

Guinness2702 · 8 Mar 2012, 14:52 (Ref:3037046)

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Originally Posted by Greem

It is with great sadness that I have to report the sudden loss of our National Chairman, Chris Hobson. He's moved on from marshalling to present and judge the new series on Motors TV - "Motorsport MasterChef".

Okay, but apart from the roads, sanitation, medicine, irrigation, wine, the viaduct, public health, finding out what's been happening with GP flaggie applications, and new and interesting pork pie recipies, what has he done for us?

***MagnetON*** · 8 Mar 2012, 14:53 (Ref:3037047)

There's actually a Ten-Tenths Cookbook section of the website launching shortly!

(I'm not kidding!)

numbersix · 8 Mar 2012, 17:24 (Ref:3037127)

It's only the odd dog pie that's kept me going all these years...

bauble · 8 Mar 2012, 19:09 (Ref:3037172)

I am not sure that I should really be posting on this forum as I am not a marshal, however, as supplier of free photo's to you chaps (at least at Silverstone) I wonder if instead of snapping marshals I should be taking pictures of their lunch instead?

I am sure that an album of 'Pork Pies' would be a big success, and attract thousands of visitors and downloads of the various makes, styles, sizes of these comestibles.

What do you think?

Bob Bull aka bauble

nate93 · 8 Mar 2012, 20:04 (Ref:3037203)

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Originally Posted by bauble

I am not sure that I should really be posting on this forum as I am not a marshal, however, as supplier of free photo's to you chaps (at least at Silverstone) I wonder if instead of snapping marshals I should be taking pictures of their lunch instead?

I am sure that an album of 'Pork Pies' would be a big success, and attract thousands of visitors and downloads of the various makes, styles, sizes of these comestibles.

What do you think?

Bob Bull aka bauble

It would certainly aid EP in his scrutineering of said Pork Pies!!

Dave Brand · 8 Mar 2012, 20:56 (Ref:3037225)

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Originally Posted by nate93

It would certainly aid EP in his scrutineering of said Pork Pies!!

His scrutineering?

Startline Ed · 8 Mar 2012, 21:00 (Ref:3037228)

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Originally Posted by EvilPumpkin

Mushy peas are definitely the devil's own infernal neon green faux vegetable and a dreadful thing to do to a poor innocent pie that's never hurt anyone.

Blue Book 2012
Appendix 40000,0000, Section 2, Clause 3

The comestible (henceforth referred to as "Pie") must have a minimum diameter of 1 inch and must not exceed 5 inches in diameter.
Pies may not be served at a temperature exceeding 20 degrees.
Pies must have a minimum calorific content of between 200kcal and 1.7m kcal, dependent on size.
All Pies must have been through Comestible Scrutiny.
Pies found to contain contaminants such as vegetables, sauces, pickles etc. will be disqualified and confiscated by the Clerk of the Course.
When a Pie has passed through scrutiny, a dated teeth mark will be applied to said Pie.

Blue Book 2012
Appendix 40000,0000, Section 2, Clause 4

Unless otherwise specified in Class regulations, Pie content must be of porcine extraction.
Regional variations on Pie content may be acceptable, where specified within Class Regulations, however, the comestible known as the "Scotch Pie" may not be included, on the grounds that this is not an actual comestible, as it is primarily composed of deep fried cardboard and carpet wool.

Will 2013 see the launch of the PPRC (Pork Pie Racing Club) and its staple series of Formula Pie.

Classes will be based on diameter and quantity of modification (pickles, veg, etc).

Races are predicted to be chaotic at best.

Chris Hobson for series Clerk or Steward?

**Woolley** · 8 Mar 2012, 22:13 (Ref:3037272)

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Originally Posted by Greem

Greasy Van Burger

I remember him. Brilliant in qualifying but always took too long over his pit stops. Now in Dutch Supercars I think.

nate93 · 8 Mar 2012, 22:45 (Ref:3037290)

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Originally Posted by Dave Brand

His scrutineering?

Oops!

I do apologise!

EvilPumpkin · 10 Mar 2012, 12:27 (Ref:3037875)

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Originally Posted by nate93

Oops!

I do apologise!

LOL - common mistake, even after people have met me

I'm amazed that there has been no backlash from our Scottish contingent over my description of Scotch Pies.

Anyway, tea and jaffa cakes is still more effective for me!

Greem · 10 Mar 2012, 13:01 (Ref:3037887)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

I remember him. Brilliant in qualifying but always took too long over his pit stops. Now in Dutch Supercars I think.

I'll throw them in the air, you hit them

Piglet · 10 Mar 2012, 14:54 (Ref:3037934)

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Originally Posted by EvilPumpkin

[*]Pies found to contain contaminants such as vegetables, sauces, pickles etc. will be disqualified and confiscated by the Clerk of the Course. [/list]

Yuk, I'm not going near any of that ****!

....and I don't like Pork Pies either - it must be JohnGee's job

aland · 10 Mar 2012, 15:36 (Ref:3037942)

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Originally Posted by EvilPumpkin

LOL - common mistake, even after people have met me

I'm amazed that there has been no backlash from our Scottish contingent over my description of Scotch Pies.

sounds about right

that is why I prefer a killie pie http://www.browningsbakers.co.uk/2010/07/killie-pie/ real meat not sawdust and grease. still to test them in the field though, will report back in due course

EvilPumpkin · 10 Mar 2012, 21:35 (Ref:3038045)

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Originally Posted by Piglet

Yuk, I'm not going near any of that ****!

....and I don't like Pork Pies either - it must be JohnGee's job

If it's in the regs, you gotta do it! I;m sure that appropriate protective gear, such as latex gloves and a peg for your nose will be supplied under Health and Safety regs!

m1fcf · 11 Mar 2012, 10:23 (Ref:3038234)

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Originally Posted by Greem

I'll throw them in the air, you hit them

Does that help with the flavour? I often find Pork Pies a little tough, so this might be just the trick to tenderise them on a cold day at Thruxton?

Cynic · 12 Mar 2012, 15:06 (Ref:3038866)

Looking at the poll results so far, it's interesting to see that no-one has gone for the veggie option. Is there any such thing as a vegetarian marshal or have they all been scared off / converted / killed and turned into pies?

Personally, having witnessed the carnage that a well placed pie can produce I've switch to pasties (proper ones - none of this cheese & onion rubbish) as they don't appeal to Clios quite as much.

***MagnetON*** · 12 Mar 2012, 15:08 (Ref:3038869)

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Originally Posted by Cynic

Is there any such thing as a vegetarian marshal

Yes, but they are too weak to get to a keyboard!

Tal Aras · 13 Mar 2012, 00:13 (Ref:3039108)

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Originally Posted by Cynic

Looking at the poll results so far, it's interesting to see that no-one has gone for the veggie option. Is there any such thing as a vegetarian marshal or have they all been scared off / converted / killed and turned into pies?

Surely a more apt question is whether there are any vegetarian drivers and can they be repelled with a pork pie?

Sticker Rub · 15 Mar 2012, 22:36 (Ref:3041854)

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Originally Posted by Cynic

Is there any such thing as a vegetarian marshal or have they all been scared off / converted / killed and turned into pies?

Personally, having witnessed the carnage that a well placed pie can produce I've switch to pasties (proper ones - none of this cheese & onion rubbish) as they don't appeal to Clios quite as much.

Not vegetarian but I often favour the cheese & onion pastie (certainly not rubbish). I can confirm that it is the anti-pork pie. Cars crash, spin & burst into flames at adjacent posts but rarely at mine.

I would have voted for vegetarian if Scotch Egg hadn't been on the list. Pork pies are just wrong.

Greem · 15 Mar 2012, 23:17 (Ref:3041884)

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Originally Posted by Sticker Rub

Pork pies are just wrong.

Oh, I dunno, I've eaten some fairly eloquent and intelligent ones in my time. Their mistake was trying to enter into a debate on how wrong I was...

Guinness2702 · 15 Mar 2012, 23:22 (Ref:3041887)

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Originally Posted by Greem

Oh, I dunno, I've eaten some fairly eloquent and intelligent ones in my time. Their mistake was trying to enter into a debate on how wrong I was...

You'll find your elephant and cymbals at the bottom of this cliff....

;p

View Poll Results: How much would you pay for a pork pie
Up to 2 quid for a pack of 6 minis	7	7.69%
Depends on the pie. Mmmmmmm...Pie.....back in a minute	51	56.04%
I'm a vegetarian - it's wrong to eat cute little piggy wiggies	0	0%
I'm Gluten Intolerant, you insensitive git	2	2.20%
I found a pork pie at the bottom of my bag - it's a bit green - do you think it's safe to eat it?	12	13.19%
2013 regs state that Pork Pies must be of a specific size and composition	4	4.40%
Scotch Eggs FTW!	8	8.79%
Lorne Sausage on a proper roll! (Look it up heathens!)	7	7.69%
Voters: 91. You may not vote on this poll

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