KRAKUS GOLONKOWA PORK BAGUETTE & PICKLE Review

[@bennyhill4228]

Top tip Gaz, use tin opener to cut round the bottom, then push on the bottom to slide it out the top, comes out perfect every time.

[@PaoloBanke]

Ye I often just stab a hole in some cans to let some air in and and the food comes out far easier but removing the base for meats certainly helps.

[@hummadruz]

Just done that when the key on my bacon grill broke. Not easy going round corners on the tin! 😂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Benny

[@lizholmes2730]

I do this mainly with corned beef tins... Others I stab the base with a knife just to release the 'vacuum.' saves cut fingers etc

[@sarahstrong7174]

Oh No! It has got Sodium Nitrate in it that turns colon polyps cancerous. Consult your doctor before trying this. I love the jelly too but will not be buying this.

[@electricwarrior1832]

The Morrisons suet steak pie that you recently reviewed, are indeed excellent. Even better, they were 3 for 2 so £7,98 for 3 which is £2.66 each ! Thanks for reviewing them otherwise I’d probably not have tried them.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@golders99]

Yes we bought 3 last Sunday, all thanks to Mr Baldie Food

[@dorothycullen7689]

Sold out online They are delicious

[@robertsmelt6638]

Plenty of Polish brands to try, all a little bit different and some utterly delicious. Mostly cheaper in the Polish shops.

[@uglenddalejones2]

I love their garlic sausage range too and it’s difficult to get good garlic sausage….even the smoked cooked pork belly is delicious..I’ve tried several polish foods and all delicious.dont think I’ve not enjoyed any… definitely encourage branching out and trying…☺️

[@Jolene492]

I love polish food ❤

[@jasonsmart3482]

My dad was Polish so often eat polish food and buy Polish food from the supermarket and Polish shop. Its nice that you reviewed this although it not something i would buy. Definately guys check out the international section at your local supermarket its often similar and cheaper to the mainstream stuff. Polish food is very much comfort food much like we have have here. The food is different but its has the same basis of being warming and comforting on cold winters days.

[@dihuxtable7075]

Looks like PEK. I love PEK so will give this a go. Great show Gareth

[@jadegblueparrot8606]

wishing everyone a cozy sunday and a great week ahead x

[@dawnfinch2836]

Back to you ❤

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you! You too!

[@stewartgovan1672]

Hi Gareth, can't go wrong with Polish food. It's normally very tasty. Keep up the spot on work. Best wishes from Scotland.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Couldn't agree more!

[@justinmaybin7270]

I always put them in the fridge an hour or two before so the jelly doesn’t go runny especially the ham ones

[@philipmckeon8944]

I’ve had this about a month ago and finished the tin in one go. A polish friend opened it for me to try because he knew I liked spam. When he came back with the crusty little breads he couldn’t believe I had scoffed the lot. I didn’t realise we were to share it. He’s gone back home now and I’ve no idea where he got it. Thanks for the memories Gaz. 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@steveaga4683]

My Dad was Polish! He used to eat something similar called PEK. I have decided to try both PEK and Krakus ....a bit of a comparison a la Gareth!

[@fulcrumspigot455]

I remember PEK. Can you still get it?

[@stevenhoward3358]

@@AntonGully Pek is product of Poland. You can still get it. I have been eating it for decades.

[@TheBlaert]

@@stevenhoward3358 PEK is originally a UK brand I thought, but yes their meat is sourced in Poland

[@judithmatthews8460]

I remember PEK from the 60s. It was lovely.

[@judithmatthews8460]

Gareth doing 3 rounds with the krakus golonkowa tin and finally won. Tyson fury next?

[@pheart2381]

They also do a nice stew. Ive got tins of it in my emergency food stash. Another polish thing I discovered because I couldnt resist the name is noble knuckle of the highest table. It comes in a jar and looks awful but is delicious eaten cold.

[@robambrose4199]

The noble knuckle of the highest table ? Sounds like a wu tang clan song or a really painful double handed Kung-fu punch to the nuts or something.

[@adam8892]

It is very nice with piccalilli. I am fortunate to have several Polish shops locally, some wonderful foods in them.

[@magicaardvark1]

That looks fancy! Scant chance of getting it here in Ireland, they don't even have Spam, or lard in any of the supermarkets I been to. Will drive over the border soon and see what I can find! Great video as always Gaz.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Hope you enjoy

[@richardbutler4488]

Irish ☘️ supermarkets know how to 🤑 and the product ranges are narrower than the UK too.

[@ainsleyharriott2209]

Lidl sell lard. It might be worth having a look there although I’m not sure if they have it in Irish Lidl.

[@christopherhogg1221]

It’s available at our local Supervalu along with a selection of other polish products.

[@ianbennett1491]

My mum always bought Krakus jams. They were gorgeous.

[@trance917]

I remember the previous vid:) YES - this is exactly how we eat it in PL. We usually eat it with my family when on a trip. We eat it with fresh bread/buns, butter, onion, tomato, lettuce, salt, pepper. Wash it down with a wam cup'o'tea.

[@ThePurplesquish]

Looks like PEK. I love PEK, but the price has gone nuts of late.

[@mingyeewong1590]

I would definitely be buying that whenever I’m shopping. Looks fantastic having it on a baguette. :)

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You and me both!

[@snowysnowyriver]

I absolutely LOVE this ham. ❤❤❤ It's the closest I have found to the tinned ham we used to buy back in the early 1970s. So tasty, and you can see it's real meat, not slurry all stuck together with jelling agents. Our family love most of the Polish meat products, very tasty and still reasonably priced.

[@SimplySheilaB]

Release the Krakus 😂❤ Polish food is amazing, try the cherry jam, amazing and packed with cherries 🍒 ❤

[@iamphoenix6310]

I had their kiwi jam, no added sugar. Not a jam fan but that was really tasty. Had it with some Greek yoghurt

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha 👍

[@petersmithson4644]

Cherry jam one of the best ever.

[@firebyrd437]

I know this is a few months old, but this week, I'm having to order an asda shop for delivery as I've no car this week. I saw this in the World Food section. It's cheaped than pur equivalent ham and pork brands, I also saw horseradish and beetroot relish, I think that would be a very good addition to a baguette. My sister in law is Polish, and I've tasted that relish, and it's very good

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Is very tasty

[@nicholasbrus8628]

PEK Chopped Pork is much better and is fantastic dry-fried (no oil) till crisp. It has better texture and flavour than Krakus brand. Chill in fridge before opening, then it will be firm and easy to cut in the tin and won't fall apart ... no need to remove from tin as once you get one slice out the rest will be easy. Use one of those tin openers that cut around the edge of the tin then you can pop the lid back on when storing in the fridge.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the tips!

[@brewsterkits]

I think it looks more hammy, like better meat not squished into a block! Nice jelly too, I would try it

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Hope you enjoy

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

Looked really good Gaz! I will have to give this a try…. Right up my street! Enjoy your Sunday mate ….. Smithy

[@jackiejamieson3835]

That looks tasty, Polish pork is really good, Lidl have good ones,xx😊

[@ainsleyharriott2209]

I’ll be on the lookout for that the next time I pass a Polish shop. Looks like it would be delicious with bread and pickle.

[@johncahill9215]

AW your making me hungry again. Now I have to go to the shops to try and find all the Stuff. A little Tip . As i am trying to loose weight , so that Whale watch Ireland stop trying to put a tag on me when i go Swimming in the Sea, I scoop out most of the soft white dough in the baguette , it makes more room for filling and reduces the amount of bread i eat. Have a good week

[@daveallison6842]

PERFECT Polish spoken with a Cumbrian accent 👍👍 No pigs ear involved with this review Gary 🐷🐷 Amazes me how the hell U find the products to review 🤗

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nlo114]

I buy the PEK equivalent in sainsbo's when it is on offer, usually £2 a tin (300g). I fry it sliced to go on toast with eggs and beans, cube and fry to go with fried cabbage and potatoes, fried sliced with mushrooms in a toasted sandwich. I'll look out for the Krakus stuff, as we have a big tesco nearby.

[@mickythetool]

Bit slimy when you open the can but I love it too 👍

[@gerrywaclawiak]

I like the PEK which is often on offer in one or other of the big supermarkets but best price recently is Farmfoods who are selling 2 x 400g family size tins for just £3!

[@lorrainehamilton5051]

Used to buy Krakus jam years ago, excellent. Would buy it today if I knew where to get it.

[@cgat1955]

Me too they were gorgeous, no additives or fake colouring.

[@lizholmes2730]

This looks good, you expect jelly and feel cheated if its missing. So glad it has jelly... It was fought over!!! We always had a tin of 'good ham' in the cupboard for guests sandwiches or quick dinner with salad. This look s as if it might do chopped up and tossed through salad stuff to make a tasty dish. I always hope that someone would bring back tinned chicken... Yup a whole chicken and jelly in a Tin about 1200g now. It disappeared off the market just like the fabulous tin of roast beef slices... Ooh glory days of childhood... Will give this tin a taste. Thank you for doing all the hard work.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@Jonny_The_Organism]

"Really Porky!".........."erbidy erbidy erbidy, that's all folks!"🤣

[@diamondderek848]

I remember the big push for cheap labourers in the early 2000s by UK Agency's recruiting in Poland. All it did was keep wages low for manufacturers and farmers.

[@Etihadnev]

Garth I wouldn’t give that to me mothering law 😂

[@chrisphallheatlover9848]

Never had it cold before always fry mine, Will have to try it like this ❤

[@jonplatt231]

Those part baked baguettes are actually very nice steamed if you want them soft

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Oh nice one cheers

[@JanetBrown-px2jn]

⁠@@BaldFoodieGuywrap in tin foil(aluminum) and bake that way,they stay soft,but not soggy

[@ramenlover334]

Nice review. Yeah I’ve started picking up polish items in Asda. In the fridge by their German/polish section I’ve bought a tub of egg salad with potatoes. Also a tin like yours of pork and patè. All cheap and all tasty

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the info!

[@Slycockney]

Tinned meats like this get such a bad press but I love them, must get hold of some of this. Cheers Gareth.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes this is a tasty one.

[@richarddavies1559]

Looks Delicious, I Like spam but this looks better. Oooh and jelly too, you can't beat a bit of jelly!

[@kaydavis6752]

I've got a few tins of this in my emergency store. I like jellified meat and expect this to be delicious on a sandwich with some pickle.

[@janwong9437]

That with extra mature cheddar cheese and caramelised onion chutney from M&S , delicious 👍

[@eastendman]

Always love your videos! W in Polish is pronounced V so it would sound like golonkova. I'm a Brit living in Poland and Krakus products are always good.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers for the tip

[@DebraElias-uc6yz]

HI GARETH DEBRA HERE FROM MAESTEG SOUTH WALES Been on Google translate and translated Krakus Golonkowa Krakus is cracked Golonkowa is Pork knuckle So ir is cracked pork knuckle.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers for the information 👍

[@Mex1c070]

Those Nevill's Bagettes are so very good, worth a taste. 😋 👍

[@frankieryan2840]

The polish mafia hasn’t had a word? You looked nervous there Gareth 😂😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

🤣

[@jeffsmith50001]

Yep, good stuff Baldy. Get to the Polish Supermarket for a jar of Bilberries, Morrisons short cut pastry. Bilberry Pie mate, custard or cream. Thank me later.

[@gerrylewis5281]

I do like Polish hams and sausages. My favourite sausage to eat is Masurian cooked sausage. You can get it in Aldi, Lidl and Tesco. Going back to the Polish luncheon meat ? I’ve bought this from my local Polish deli and it’s well tasty and great for a sarnie. There are different kinds you can buy and the girl in the deli explains them all to me with regard to flavour etc. Keep up your investigations into food and prices mate. You’re doing us all a great favour in seeking out great grub at decent prices. 👍🏻👍🏻.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Gerry, 2 quid in Asda I'm told. All the best mate. 👍

[@davelowe1647]

The top left picture on your fridge drawn by your daughter reminds me of the Scream created by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch in 1893. She must be very gifted.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes it does a bit. She loves drawing. Thank you. 😊

[@papaspears5035]

Rather have that baguette here than McDonald's. Looks good and affordable too 👌

[@menopausalbarbie7467]

Thanks for another honest review 💜💜💜

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You are so welcome!

[@tweeling1977]

nothing beats a spambeater , Christmas vibes is coming eat and feast 😂😂😂😂

[@mcal27]

‘Bring out the Branson!’ If you were born in the 70’s anyhow 😉

[@bighairydel]

We always get the PEK brand, This is also lovely

[@jamesbyrne2794]

Fantastic!!!

[@jujutrini8412]

I would eat it with some nice pickled onions, baby gherkins or pickled red cabbage and crusty bread with some nice fresh tomatoes on the side. It reminds me a little of rillettes.

[@FossaBooks]

The East European shops you find in many town centres are great, you can get all kinds of stuff in there. They usually have some really interesting crisps, sweets, biscuits and pop as well.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the tips!

[@FossaBooks]

@@BaldFoodieGuy There's a really good one in Barrow if it's still there, it's been a couple of years since I was over there. It's called 'The European Shop' or something similarly obvious like that.

[@tonyorwin-nt6um]

Use quite a few polish food products,best to go to the polish shops get better value/cheaper,also helps when you work with poles they point you in the right direction.

[@johngrubb1590]

It looks like pork pie filling with all that jelly in it, it dose look yummy.

[@Mark1405Leeds]

👍 Depending on the type of tin open the bottom with a tin opener and just push it through! Chill in fridge first! With a bit of salad one tin will do you a sandwich for work for a week!

[@uglenddalejones2]

Stunning - I’d even say a big ,wonderful Trigger when you started eating the baguette 🥖,phwooaar ! I have definitely had this as I am a pek lover ,rather than spam. My favourite is between English mustard or ketchup…I’m all about this. I’m sure Poland will forgive you for the pronunciation .. I’d definitely say,give it a go ,you won’t be disappointed 👌👌🙌☺️

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@colindickinson153]

I love my Branston pickle with anything.

[@judefrazier4727]

I think Krakus makes one lb. and five lb. Canned hams. Years ago the one lb canned ham was 1.99. That ship has sailed, lol, they went up up up, in price

[@jonhigginson4096]

Always cracks me up that mug! No good to me, 53 and just had my hair cut, could have knitted another me with what was on the floor!

[@moniquetheobald889]

You look like you found heaven, ha ha, love this, love Polish shops and food, their bread is amazing. Lots of love X

[@thebizznizzle5747]

Spam beater sounds like a euphemism 🤣

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha

[@iainkelly5447]

Finally, no rapeseed oil, or palm oil and no sugar added 👍

[@MsNIKITA]

Personally I rarely use pull rings. I'd much prefer to a can opener. One of them ones of those that cuts the side of the can, not the top of the can. I find food stuff slides out easier!

[@tomaszszupryczynski5453]

tip use same knife but go closer to walls and go other way with blunt side. next gulasz angielski from Morliny is so much better, bigger chunks of red meat

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you

[@SuperLittleTyke]

Krakus is one of the tastiest tinned pork products on the market. I have eaten it just like Gareth did, on a baguette, on a crusty bread roll, on sourdough toast. It's delicious. Polish shops always have a number of foods that we never see in British supermarkets, although Tesco has been selling Krakus and other Polish products for several years. I love the jelly, too. Pork pies often don't have any jelly, maybe because butchers think it's unhealthy. But most European countries don't fuss so much about food, and their populations live long and enjoyable lives. Also, Polish grocers don't have fancy prices, because they mainly serve young guys on minimum wage on the farms and food factories.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal

[@SuperLittleTyke]

@@riddimchef1 Yes, it is!

[@garysimpson3900]

"Black Fliday" I didn't know you spoke Chinese 🤣🤣 Have you head Uri Geller staying over as a guest & playing with your spoons?

[@cgat1955]

I buy it at Lidl it’s just like pek

[@petersmithson4644]

PEK is really good cold or heated up in a frying pan.Also i hope you have a first aid cabinet in your kitchen!

[@Stratboy999]

This honestly is making me feel ravenous.

[@Wolfman57]

Gaz,it looks lovely,but it's not exactly cheap is it ?

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Nothing is

[@timjackson1904]

I'd forgotten, but years ago I worked a summer job at Harris's pork pie factory in Ipswich, and I remember the 'Pork cheese' made from the head. Its a bit like that forkfull of jelly you tried at the start. Mmmmm. Theres another memory it brought back: I wandered around the site one day , and I heard this regular thud coming from a some ducting into a 'skip' on the loading bay. When I looked, the thuds were boiled clean pigs skulls coming off a conveyer dropping into the skip! They werent for waste, they went to another bit of the factory where rollers went round in a big circular enclosure turning them into bone meal for fertiliser.

[@kathrynbroome5966]

reminds me of pek choped ham and pork i love pek

[@vtbn53]

LOL I really don't know why I watch you as 90% of what you review is not available here in Australia, and when they are available they are about 10 times the price, but your videos are always enjoyable anyway.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks 👍

[@gwheregwhizz]

Not seen Krakus here. There are a few crack houses though. Wrapped in Jus-Roll it could make a pork pie 😊

[@Finglebat]

Looked like you enjoyed that more than your Subway reviews 😁 Got to love a bit of Branston!

[@WaferBrik]

That did look tasty, I'd definitely give it a whirl.

[@tonybroadfoot8947]

the "w" in Polish is pronounced as a "v"

[@johngreen6191]

Making your own subs, good idea.

[@robertwoolstencroft5946]

Branston pickle great with pork pies mmma

[@DavidNettleton-l3r]

I used to work at asda & some customers would buy the polish food saying it was better 😊

[@SuperLittleTyke]

It _is_ flipping good scran.

[@Erectmygreenhouse]

I used to go out with a Polish girl and breakfast was always cold meats. Never really appealed to me. Enjoy your Biggus Krakus!

[@golders99]

If you used a tin opener on the bottom of the tin and cut a 1cm slit, the pork would basically slide out. Due to air pressure. Also the lid you can gently work it back and forward until it weakens and pops off. Saving any injury.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

If I can, I remove both lids, then upend the can and push the pork out with the bottom lid.

[@terrikps4079]

That looked lovely Gareth will look out for some when I next go to Tesco.

[@truthfulremedy_aka_lennybee]

that Pudliszki polish ketchup would pair that a treat!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes had some of that

[@mrstamp5121]

Defo havin some of this Lad looks bang tidy, I totally love a bit of Spam but bit pricey and usually goes straight thru us. Crackin vid and can’t wait to try

[@neiloldfield8661]

Love a tin of ham at Christmas

[@davey1602]

Very nice Gareth. The Danes do something similar and I like that with cheese and pickle. Don't know if the Poles like a Ploughman's but I do.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Davey

[@spud3607]

Top Tip for bake at home baguette's, put a tray of hot water in the bottom of the oven with your baguette on the middle shelf. It makes for a crispy crust that melts in the mouth. I know it sounds all wrong, but trust me it works.

[@Davelever366]

I love the krakus kabanos

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Oh well try it

[@duckweedy]

The Polish do some great sausages similar in style to German sausage but much tastier

[@traceycottrell5643]

Just fresh sliced tomatoes with some fresh pepper and Colmans or also pease pudding

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yum 😋

[@paulwilliams5174]

Thanks for the review,but to suggest that it is better than spam is like comparing apples with bananas.They are very different and both very good..

[@skyd.2084]

Luv and so appreciate ya Gareth 👍💕

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@ynothump2566]

Thanx for the great review Gareth added it to my shopping list and some piccalilli ❤

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@vincentboyce107]

Looks magic

[@1drpiperdee]

Recently had my polski friend stay with me, he brought some of this from local polish shop, I smelled it couldn’t bring myself to eat it

[@NathanEllisBodi-bf5zo]

Polish food is great, a town is always improved when a Polish deli opens up.

[@andrewbush3744]

Yes there is 8 where I live polish stores I like the beer