Judges sort the best and the wurst at Fare contest

EXPERT judges from across the country gathered at Eastney College last week for the Great Hampshire Sausage and Pie Competition 2018.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Feb 2018, 06:00 BST
Competition judges, sponsors, students and members of Hampshire Fare gather at the Great Hampshire Sausage and Pie Competition The Electric Eye PhotographyCompetition judges, sponsors, students and members of Hampshire Fare gather at the Great Hampshire Sausage and Pie Competition The Electric Eye Photography
Competition judges, sponsors, students and members of Hampshire Fare gather at the Great Hampshire Sausage and Pie Competition The Electric Eye Photography

Organised by Hampshire Fare, the event received a record-breaking 261 entries from 46 butchers. The twelve categories included pork sausage, speciality sausage, cold-eating pie, charcuterie and black pudding.

Judges assessed the entries on appearance, filling, texture, shrinkage, taste and smell. Entrants will have to wait until March 1 for the winners to be announced. The winners will be named at a ticketed event at Rownhams House and Gardens.

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