More British Grub Trivia Quiz

A quiz on some regional British foods, inspired by other quiz authors.

A multiple-choice quiz by romeomikegolf. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
romeomikegolf

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,979

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
6650

Awards
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1. Faggots are a type of large meatball traditionally served with mushy peas and a rich onion gravy. But which animal provides the main ingredients? Hint

Pig

Beef Cattle

Sheep

Deer

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2. Traditional English Bubble and Squeak is a way of using left over vegetables. But which? Hint

Potatoes and cabbage

Sprouts and broccoli

Carrots and parsnips

Potato and carrots

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3. Which is the only fish that can be used to produce a real Arbroath Smokie? Hint

Salmon

Haddock

Trout

Cod

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4. Which English county is the home of the traditional cake called Parkin? Hint

Lancashire

Cumbria

Westmorland

Yorkshire

5. Melton Mowbray pork pies are world famous, ( if you haven't tasted one, you haven't lived. ) According to the purists, which is the only breed of pig that can be used in the production of this delicacy? Hint

Tamworth

Berkshire

Gloucester Old Spot

Large Black

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6. If you were eating a Stottie Cake, in which part of the UK would you be? Hint

Northern Ireland

Scotland

North East England

South West England

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7. Where would you normally expect to be served Colcannon? Hint

Wales

Cornwall

Isle of Wight

Ireland

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8. Summer Pudding is made with bread.

True

False

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9. What are Jersey Royals? Hint

Carrots

New potatoes

Jersey Cows

Mushrooms

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10. Wales is considered to be one of the best producers of which meat? Hint

Turkey

Pork

Lamb

Beef

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Faggots are a type of large meatball traditionally served with mushy peas and a rich onion gravy. But which animal provides the main ingredients?

Answer: Pig

There are many recipes for faggots, but all of them include pig's liver.

2. Traditional English Bubble and Squeak is a way of using left over vegetables. But which?

Answer: Potatoes and cabbage

Bubble and Squeak is made by mashing left over potatoes, ( or spuds as some of us call them ) and shredded cabbage.Some people use sprouts as well. They are mixed together with a bit of pepper and then fried. The name is supposed to come from the noise the mixture makes as it cooks.

3. Which is the only fish that can be used to produce a real Arbroath Smokie?

Answer: Haddock

According to this site, http://www.arbroathsmokies.net/arbroathsmokie.php only Haddock can produce a real 'Smokie'>

4. Which English county is the home of the traditional cake called Parkin?

Answer: Yorkshire

Parkin traditionally includes oatmeal and ginger, and is very filling.

Answer: Tamworth

Only uncured pork should be used in the production of a Melton Mowbray pie. It is this which distinguishes it from the 'ordinary' pork pie. Melton Mowbray is also the area where Stilton cheese comes from. This is not a coincidence. The by products of the cheese industry were found to be very good food to feed to pigs.

6. If you were eating a Stottie Cake, in which part of the UK would you be?

Answer: North East England

A 'Stottie' is local to Geordieland, ie, the north East of England. It is a large, round, flat loaf. It is normally served split and filled.

7. Where would you normally expect to be served Colcannon?

Answer: Ireland

Colcannon is another dish made of mashed potato with the addition of cabbage. There as as many variants as there are cooks, I've seen a version made with spring onions. It is also associated with the West of Scotland, but most people think of Ireland.

8. Summer Pudding is made with bread.

Answer: True

Summer Pudding is made with the fresh ripe berries of summer, and fresh white bread. A pudding basin is lined with the bread, and then the cooked berries are layered with more bread. The basin is then loaded with the juices of the fruit and a weight is placed on top. It is then refrigerated until ready. serve with plenty of fresh whipped cream.

9. What are Jersey Royals?

Answer: New potatoes

Jersey Royals are the very best new season potatoes you will ever taste. Served lightly boiled with a dressing of butter and fresh mint they are very moreish.

10. Wales is considered to be one of the best producers of which meat?

Answer: Lamb

Welsh lamb is one of the sweetest tasting meats anywhere on this planet. After the catastrophic events of Chernobyl, the industry suffered a tremendous setback due to the drift of the radiation. Today though, it is once again a premium meat.

Source: Author romeomikegolf

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