You either like these or you don't.
You either like these or you don't. (I'm popping a copy of this review on both this and their "just steak" version of this pudding - since I've tried both and the comments apply to both) If you like Fray Bentos pies, you might well like these too. I grew up with Fray Bentos pies as a treat and very occasionally a pudding, and while I understand the other reviews, I don't agree. The thing I had most trepidation about was the fact you microwave these now rather than boil for an hour. The pastry is a suet pastry - which is more like a dumpling than anything else. You either like that or you hate it. I don't think there's a middle ground. (I like it). The filling otherwise is pretty much the same as a fray bentos pie. It might have less meat or liquid in than it used to - being cooked upside now from how it used to - that might've been a change they had to make. I would say now that while the older one would've served 2 (at a push) this is pretty much the right size for 1 person per pie now. If you remember what they used to be like and liked them then, then you'll probably like them now too. 3 minutes for a fray bentos steak and kidney (or just steak) pudding though is pretty good going. Having these with some cheap oven chips would be a nice cheap special meal in my book. :-)
Just disgusting!
Absolutely awful, the so called pastry was like rubbery cardboard, utterly inedible. The so called meat was like some sort of mince in jelly, looked more like cat food and the amount of oil it the whole thing was swimming in when it came out of the microwave was repulsive. It was probably one of the worst products I have ever tasted and 90% of it went in the bin!
Thick uneatable suet pastry, meat not much like st
Thick uneatable suet pastry, meat not much like steak or kidney.will not be ordering this product ever again.
Awful would not buy again
I could not believe how awful the so called pudding was. The filling was not bad but rather sparse but the pudding was nothing like a suet pudding should be it was dense and chewy and I found it inedible. I used to love the individual ones they made which you had to steam. They have sacrificed quality for speed in the microwave.Would not recommend.
So pleased I used this on the day my order arrived
So pleased I used this on the day my order arrived, as it meant I had other food still. One piece and then in the bin.I don`t even think my bin enjoyed it. Not one good thing to say about it, sorry.
Just like grandma used to make...
This is Comfort Food. Yes. Thick suet crust, and not overfilled, so you may to serve with some extra steak & kidney filling in order to serve two. Tasty. No complaints from the better half.
Truly, truly awful.
Not had anything this bad for years, as others have said they’re a truly awful product. I’d rather have a jam sandwich than these, they’re that bad! Tesco should stop selling these rather than insult people with this rubbish.
It all pudding and very little meat
It all pudding and very little meat
Sadly gone down hill.
These used to be fabulous when I was younger but the quality's not there anymore, rubbish amount of filling (hardly any kidney) and slimey pastry, such a shame but this is the way of the world now.
Avoid
Difficult to serve without it falling apart and looking like mush, the suet top was pappy and altogether unappetising.