Cumberland

[johnfb]

LD...Yeah...probably the best thing to do...

But I do have another question on this:

Does the cumberland have herbs (sage and marjoram) as in Lens recipe or not as in the one listed here?
There has to be a taste issue with this too as the herbs will add flavour.

Is it traditional to have the herbs in it?

[lemonD]

John,
The bought in mix you have has "visible herbs" so go with what you like.
There's probably as many traditional recipes for Cumberland sausage as there are butchers in Cumbria
I prefer a higher % spice mix in Cumberland's which is apparently traditional, which you cannot do with some bought in mixes as the salt content would be too high.

LD

[johnfb]

John,
The bought in mix you have has "visible herbs" so go with what you like.
There's probably as many traditional recipes for Cumberland sausage as there are butchers in Cumbria
I prefer a higher % spice mix in Cumberland's which is apparently traditional, which you cannot do with some bought in mixes as the salt content would be too high.

LD

Yeah LD, point taken on trying to get a single recipe for this blend. I think just do some trials and see which one I like.

Thanks for the input

john

[wallie]

Sorry John can't help you on that.

I have made Franco's Cumberland recipe via Len Poli but also added the same amount of coriander (5grams)
Which I thought was quite good.

Mentioning Weschenfelder I like there stuff, I have used there Gold Pork sausage seasoning and the Salami mix there were both excellent.
Lets know how you come on in the quest for the ultimate Cumberland.
Good luck.

wallie

[johnfb]

Sorry John can't help you on that.

I have made Franco's Cumberland recipe via Len Poli but also added the same amount of coriander (5grams)
Which I thought was quite good.

Mentioning Weschenfelder I like there stuff, I have used there Gold Pork sausage seasoning and the Salami mix there were both excellent.
Lets know how you come on in the quest for the ultimate Cumberland.
Good luck.

wallie

Wallie
The question has to be:
If you have tried Francos from Len Poli's site (with added cooriander) and also the Weschenfelder blend, which I love, is there a similarity or are they different?? (Or have you not used the Wesch's Cumberland blend?)

Also, does the Len Poli blend match what you would consider a traditional, possibly shop bought, blend. I
ask this becasue I cannot get traditional Cumberland here so have no referance point to start from.


Look forward to your answer

John

[wallie]

Hi John
I have not used the Weschenfelder Cumberland so I cannot give an opion on that.
Regarding the Len Poli Cumberland it was o/k but nothing to shout home about. Like you I was trying to get a match to a local delicatesan who sells Cumberland sausage from a maker in Carlisle and its great stuff.
Pity we cannot disect these to get the formula.
I have not tried Sausagemaker's Cumberland, I might give it a bash in the near future.
Keep pressing on you will get there eventually.

Cheers
wallie

[johnfb]

Maybe the answer to my quest is to simply continue using Weschenfelders blend and leave it at that.

Maybe somebody can tell me if any of the recipes on the forum are like that of a proper cumberland, albeit a generic one, and not a blend from a particular butcher, you know...the Tesco branded one that people know or some other generalised blend from some other horrible giant food chain.

I will keep going at this but I fear it may result in resorting to a bought blend for me...

[Ken Boy]

Hi Johnfb
I have used Weschenfelders mixes for sometime now and
I have all ways been pleased with their service and the results of their mixes.

[johnfb]

Hi Johnfb
I have used Weschenfelders mixes for sometime now and
I have all ways been pleased with their service and the results of their mixes.

Hi Ken Boy
Me too...just wish I could crack their blend mixes.
great service from them though.

[Ken Boy]

Hi John
Have you tried out the Traditional mix well worth a try leave out the rusk but add fresh Warburtons mixed seeded bread crumbs to your mix Then add one egg .

[johnfb]

KB
No I haven't tried that one, but their gold pork seasoning is really nice too. I got a pack of their somked blend but it arrived 1 month out of date. They immeadiately sent me a fresh bag when I emailed them about it.
Great service from them always


John

[Ken Boy]

Hi
I have just taken delivery of two packs of hog casings from Weshenfelder's
I ordered them on Sunday Night they arrived Tuesday morning
Very well packed vacuum sealed with salt first class service all round well worth the extra cost in postage

[johnfb]

Hi Ken
I have to pay the overseas carrier charge which is a bit high so I usually wait until I have a large order and get everything at once to save on postage, but it always arrives a couple of days later, in great condition...well worth the cost.

John

PS


>>>Hi John fb
I Would like to try this receipt out but leaving the MSG out but adding a tea spoon of grated parmesan cheese for the taste buds ( What do you think)
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Ken boy<<<

Did you ever try this recipe out and if so what did you think????

[Ken Boy]

Yes I did try out this receipt !!
But I found it very bready in its taste and Very bland.
So I gave it to the local Sea Gulls who made short work of finishing them off!!!!!

[johnfb]

Ahh well...nothing ventured.

This must be a taste thing for sure, I find it really nice and not bland at all.
Everyone I have given it to to taste has really liked it, must be a cultural thing

Thanks for trying it anyway

John