Sunderland shoppers take the Mackem Pie taste test - but what do they think?
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We called down to Jacky White’s Market to find out what shoppers made of the latest delicacy created by Ibbitson’s, which decided to wrap up the ingredients of its panackelty-inspired sausage in a pasty crust.
While some told the Echo the pork and black pudding pie wasn’t for them – turning down a chance to feed for free – those who gave it a go returned rave reviews.
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Hide AdWe toured the market with bite-sized slices of warm pie for people to try – and this is what they thought.
Graham McBeth, 60, from South Hylton, said: “The pork and black pudding is coming through, a little bit of seasoning is there.
“Is it a Mackem pie though? It’s hard to say.”
Irene Thompson, 50, who also lives in the city, said: “Very nice, I can taste the black pudding, and it’s very nice that black pudding.
“It gets the thumbs up.”
Sharon Gaffing, of Mobile Mania in the market, said: “It’s nice, it’s lovely, with a soft feel to it, very good.
“It’s lovely and tasty and you can taste the pork pie.
“I would recommend this.”
Lilian Griffiths, who runs LG Fashions, said: “That is really delicious.
“I could do with a big one to eat.”It’s lovely, I’ll definitely be buying one, because that’s really nice.”