Top 5 Weird British Foods You Need to Try:

We have compiled a list of the 'Top 5 Weird British Foods' you need to try when visiting the UK.

Black Pudding

Black pudding is a type of sausage made from pigs blood, suet and oatmeal. It can be dated back to the 15th century making it one of the oldest British sausages.

Scotch Egg

A Scotch egg is a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, dipped in bread crumbs then deep fried. It has become a staple of many family picnics over the years, with it now being available to purchase from all major supermarkets.

Mince Pies

A mince pie is a traditional Christmas dessert, it is made from dried fruits such as raisins, sultanas and currants as well as a combination of spices with the filling known as mincemeat (although it is in fact vegetarian). The mince pie has become a popular Christmas favourite, it is available to buy from November through to January from many supermarkets.

Bubble and Squeak

Bubble and Squeak is made from the leftovers of a roast dinner. The typical ingredients are potatoes, carrots, cabbage and brussel sprouts, although other vegetables are usually added. The ingredients are then made into patties and fried until golden, sometimes accompanied by cold meats. An innovative way to use up any leftovers!

Christmas Pudding

Christmas Pudding is a dessert that is served as part of the traditional British Christmas dinner. The ingredients that make up the pudding are dried fruit and nuts, suet, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and brandy. The pudding is left to age for anywhere between 1 month and 2 years, with the alcohol content stopping it from spoiling. We recommend trying this pudding with brandy butter. Let us know if you gave tried any of these in the comments below.