Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Mornin' all, Our pre-festive season raid on the seasonal goodies at the Chatsworth farm shop provided a good haul yesterday. Along with the usual less common continental nibbles & chocs I couldn't resist the smoked mackerel at the fish counter...add to this the spiced lime pickle (usually the one most avoided with the poppadoms at the local Indian) and wow...what a taste sensation! The accompanying bottle of nice cider and fresh crusty bread helped too...but well worth a try. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted October 31, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2013 Smoked mackerel -Yes Lime spice pickle - Possibly The 2 together - Really not sure about that......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 ...me too Chris...until I tried it. Won't be everyone's 'cup of tea' but I'll definitely be having the combo again. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hi Dave. I like to spread my time between the modelling room and kitchen. Any method to this, or just pop it on a plate one next to t'other? Mrs Penguin* is a particular fan of Mackerel so I'd like to give it a go. Cheers. Sean. * Mrs Penguin is not the real name although the irony of a Penguin liking fish is not lost on me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfsboy Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 i bought a jar of spiced lime pickle yesterday and we have mackerel in the fridge .I shall combine for lunch .i got the pickle to go with smoked haddock and rice . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hi Dave. I like to spread my time between the modelling room and kitchen. Any method to this, or just pop it on a plate one next to t'other? Mrs Penguin* is a particular fan of Mackerel so I'd like to give it a go. Cheers. Sean. * Mrs Penguin is not the real name although the irony of a Penguin liking fish is not lost on me..... ...I grilled the mackerel as directed then added a spoonful of the pickle to the side of the plate...forkful of fish dipped into the pickle and enjoy! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 31, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2013 Probably better than kippers and custard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Yep, real Hard Core stuff. Best, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted October 31, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2013 Always up for lime pickle here. Smoked mackerel is also a rare delicacy in these parts given the strict controls on imported foods. We usually (when we can find it) pair the mackerel with hot horseradish. I'll give it a go with lime pickle next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Smoked eel and traditional dry cure smoked bacon and hams are also very good with lime pickles. For your desert, if feeling adventurous I can commend Torrone gelato, with a dash of Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 31, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2013 Back in the dim and distant past, when I was early turn in the Control, I had to leave home by just after 6. So by the time the canteen opened at 10, I was a hungry boy. I kept lime pickle - and mango chutney - in my locker as the perfect accompaniment to a pastie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 ....I used to take Baxter's Cullen-skink but there were a number of objections to the fishy aroma which lingered. Shame really. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks Dave. I think I'll be giving that a go. Cheers. Sean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platform 6 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Are you lot pregnant by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platform 6 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Actually, I do see the lure. I went to a Polish wedding a few years ago and quite enjoyed some of the roll-mop herrings and unknown (to me) accoutrements. Two hours of vodka apperitifs may have helped though. P.S. I'm not 'with child'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Actually, I do see the lure. I went to a Polish wedding a few years ago and quite enjoyed some of the roll-mop herrings and unknown (to me) accoutrements. Two hours of vodka apperitifs may have helped though. P.S. I'm not 'with child'. Mrs P and myself were married in Poland. I recall the first few courses were lovely, unfortunately, most events after that are a blur..... Cheers, (literally). Sean, (who is "with child" - well, Mrs P is.....). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Pickled cucumber and honey was a combination that I didn't ever consider but is common in Russia. It does go with Vodka. Pickled herring and mustard source works wonderfully too. This is big in Sweden. I won't consider lutefisk though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Well. Myself and Mrs Penguin visited the Humber Bridge Farmers Market this morning and picked up a couple of fillets of smoked mackerel. Unfortunately, the stall selling spiced lime had sold out so we have gone for Red onion chutney and spiced mango chutney. Coupled with a nice chunk of toasted home made bread, I reckon we're still onto a winner! Cheers. Sean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 ....I picked up a jar of pickled roll mop herring at the same time as the mackerel/lime pickle...being a little more adventurous now, I'm looking for the perfect accompaniment. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 After this afternoons experiments, I'm qualified to say you could do far worse than Red Onion Chutney. It was smashing. Cheers. Sean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbedford Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 ....I picked up a jar of pickled roll mop herring ......, I'm looking for the perfect accompaniment. A shot of vodka..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointstaken Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Sounds as if that spiced lime pickle might make a good smoke generator. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greslet Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Mornin' all, Our pre-festive season raid on the seasonal goodies at the Chatsworth farm shop provided a good haul yesterday. Along with the usual less common continental nibbles & chocs I couldn't resist the smoked mackerel at the fish counter...add to this the spiced lime pickle (usually the one most avoided with the poppadoms at the local Indian) and wow...what a taste sensation! The accompanying bottle of nice cider and fresh crusty bread helped too...but well worth a try. Dave Must get down to Chatsworth before Christmas myself and export some oatcakes back north to Gods own county. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted November 3, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2013 Manxies put lime marmalade on kippers - much the same but without the kick of spice. I'm a lime pickle fiend too - love my poppadoms with all the hot stuff.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Must get down to Chatsworth before Christmas myself and export some oatcakes back north to Gods own county. ....the oatcakes for sale in Leek (made in Fegg Hayes and also the Povey's brand) are superb. Sold in the indoor market on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays....if you get there early enough to grab some. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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