Puds & Pies || Americans Try UK Foods || Foreign Food Friday

On today's video Jon and Jess are trying out more food from the AMAZING box of goodies sent to us from Scotland. Stacey and Stuart sent several types of dessert puddings, as well as mince pies and Fray Bentos meat pies! We can not wait to try all these awesome foods!
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[@staceyt8206]

Awesome video as always guys! You do such amazing work! Still can’t believe we can send you actual meat pies but can’t send you turkey flavoured crisps?! Xx

[@vattmann1387]

Sometimes it's just nice to watch wholesome content :^)

[@skibbadabba]

Stacey T Have you tried sending Turkey & stuffing flavoured crisps though??

[@vattmann1387]

@@skibbadabba damn, I'd forgotten how good that stuff/ "stuffing was" :^)

[@user-xr6ow1rd4q]

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[@MacStoker]

we Brits grew up in a rainy cold country, thats why we treasure them puds lol

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

And that's why Britain, has some of the unhealthiest people in the world sadly/unfort. Better health education is the key.

[@MyReallyCleverHandle]

@@INTUITIVENORSK2303 winner of the Buzzkill award goes to...

[@marycarver1542]

My part of the uk has great weather for the most part! TheEast !

[@DJ_Shenanigan00]

Warning! no custard is featured in this video, UK viewer's beware it's a painful view 🤣😋😎

[@kathyhowarth2934]

dj shenanigan yeah it’s crying out for custard or cream

[@uzumakinagato4912]

@@kathyhowarth2934 no gotta be custard

[@juliedave5937]

I’m cringing so much to think of eating these without custard!

[@sandramullen7804]

Was thinking same you need a good dollop of custard with all puds 😆👍

[@BigJonTV]

We've learned better now, I promise!! ❤Jess

[@mazdamps]

Never ever did I see someone eating the filling of a "Mince Pie" with a spoon!!!!

[@darrenwilson8042]

The steak pudding will have had suet pastry ( google it ) not shortcrust or flaky pastry - hence the different consistency

[@austinraftery4666]

I just like to say that Mr Kipling makes exceedingly good cakes

[@bushchat28d]

He really doesn't

[@austinraftery4666]

@@bushchat28d Your witty retort consumes me

[@littlemissgiggles165]

Also make some good wheat free cakes too

[@DrDaveWrestling]

The question is did anyone actually get the reference

[@Radfordperson]

Exceedingly sweet cakes, too much sugar for me

[@martineleven8179]

Traditionally a pudding is steamed. A pie is baked.

[@SwearyCyclist]

Try the fruit mince pies warmed up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

[@maccladoz]

I live in Australia so Christmas is in the middle of summer so I eat mince pies straight from the freezer. Beautiful on a hot day!!

[@keeleyiddon3314]

@@maccladoz Sweet sacrilege! :'D

[@davidcook7887]

I’m amazed you managed to get the top of the Fray Bentos pie. Most Brits spend an age breaking can openers and end up using a hammer and screwdriver to get the top off.

[@ajayjackson7727]

with the right tin opener opening a fray bentos is so easy, anyone who can't open the tin obviously has a rubbish tin opener

[@lizhoward-k7627]

Where's the custard? 😁

[@martineleven8179]

The thing about puddings and pies is, puddings are steamed, a steak and kidney pudding is savoury served with potatoes and vegetables (main course) usually made with suet pastry, and a dessert pudding could be a sponge or suet based sweet pudding steamed served with custard or cream or ice cream , pies are shortcrust pastry or flaky, ruff puff pastry done in the oven.

[@shine01120]

I love the layers of uncooked pastry in the Fray Bentos pie.

[@bethanymiller8406]

I’m a Brit with an American boyfriend. His reaction to Mince Pies was beautiful.. aww

[@claire4167]

Guys if you take the mince pies out the foil a microwave one for 10 seconds then wrap in foil and stand for a min you can also eat them warm. Also all sponge cakes are eaten with custard to moisten them.

[@vintage1950]

Fry saved my nieces life. I know it sounds strange but she stopped eating. They were the only things we discovered she would eat. Thankfully she now eats normally.

[@johnblonde8589]

As an Englishman watching my American friends eating our puds and pies this is just fabulous! Great to hear the verdict and contrast with US versions just great entertainment!!

[@v8cool231]

Mince pies are called Mince pies because they started out as fruit and minced meat. But over time they dropped the meat. And those puddings are amazing with icecream !!

[@ruk2023--]

We have an amazing, world beating talent in England for making packaging you can't get the damn lids off once it has been heated.

[@bushchat28d]

errr.... I didn't see any unopened packages at the end of this video...so the talent you speak of is in fact no talent at all.

[@AnonEyeMouse]

@@bushchat28d The way the plastic lids are made it's clear you are supposed to peel the film off in one piece... and they never work. Once you heat them, the plastic changes and the only way to get them off is violently puncture and rip them open.

[@CrazyInWeston]

@@AnonEyeMouse Lol, them plastic lids dont even work when cold/frozen either, the glue is too strong.

[@stewthorne]

guys the meat pud was a Suet pastry which is very different to most pastry's

[@da90sReAlvloc]

the mince pies go great at Christmas handed around with a sherry, lovely

[@Lee-70ish]

The main ingredient of mince pies is apricot jam that the dried fruit sits in.

[@dionaranada2577]

When my first time i wacth ur vlogger im interes to watch ur family also u buy jollibee im happy u apriciate our restaurant i see u like ur children i be proud becouse all of u u try it God bless u all

[@nich7152]

You needed custard with those puds!!!

[@kellylawley6753]

Frey bentos pie, mashed potato, veg and thick beef gravy is my all time favourite meal ❤

[@da90sReAlvloc]

I go onion gravy with mine

[@emmalund6373]

We're the mince pies warm , and you need custard or cream

[@marycarver1542]

Warm mince pies with a glass of mulled (hot spiced wine)is a tradition in the UK at Christmas.

[@annienewton3999]

Steak pudding normally has suet in the pudding part so texture totally different my Mum made good Steak and Kidney Pudding. My Auntie makes Sticky Toffee Fig Pudding the sauce she makes is amazing!!

[@andrewpinks4925]

The term Pudding comes from the method of cooking; a pudding is steamed/boiled so is a wet cook as against baking which is dry. Most of the dessert puddings go well with custard (traditional winter dessert) or ice cream (modern and more suitable in summer). Mince meat did originally (Elizabethan era) contain meat but eventually it was reduced to just beef suet (nowadays vegetarian suet is used for obvious marketing reasons).

[@vickytaylor9155]

Fray bentos little pies are usually suet pastry hence the different texture. I grew up on fray bentos pies and I still love them now I am in my 40’s. We do like our offal in the uk. Lol

[@solatiumz]

That's why they are called puddings.

[@gazbradster]

In Manchester we have a range of pies called Hollands, Potato and meat, cheese and onion,meat,and my fav steak and kidney pudding and its called babies head, so go into a chippy in Manchester and chips, babies head, gravy and peas.....food of the gods. Im a mechanical engineer and last year i was working with a French student who was with me as paet of his degree and also improve his English, on his last day i bought him the above food......he loved it and even mopped the plate when he`d finished Mopped is wipe the plate with a round of bread

[@sedekiman]

Glad u are enjoying British food! British expat here in Ohio. Mince pie originally did have some minced meat in them. That's why mincemeat pies. My mother used to make her mince meat in September cover it with a white cloth and leave it in the cold pantry! Wonderful.

[@pollywaffle79]

mince pies are even better warmed up for about 20 seconds in the microwave and served with double cream

[@nigelmiller407]

Never in the microwave pastry goes soggy always warmed up in the oven!

[@tricia4479]

pollywaffle79 Definitely ! That’s the way I always have mine.

[@ajivins1]

Back in Victorian times Mince Pies were actually meat but down the years they became sweet-filled.

[@johnnybeer3770]

Mince pies with Cornish clotted cream . Heaven ! !

[@tersse]

your microwave must be low power the chocolate is supposed to melt and drip down over the sponge.

[@robertkirk4387]

The pastry on the meat pie is made with suet so yes, it's more dense

[@felixalbion]

The first pie you tried has a suet pastry. That's why it's softer. Suet pies are traditionally large and steamed for 1-3 hours depending on size.

[@russcattell955i]

Real winter warmers these savoury & sweet puddings, The ideal lunch when you are on that big holiday exploring the Scottish highlands.

[@jamespasifull3424]

Pudding, in the UK, simply means dessert. The stuff Americans call pudding, is probably what we call 'blancmange' (pronounced 'blo-monj')

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

The larger fray bentos pie were very popular in WW2 becuase of the ease of cooking and use out in the field. The were popular when I was a kid in the 70's & 80's but not as fashionable now. Suet products seem to in less use now. Very hearty wholesome meals though.

[@kevin01041961]

Hi, when i contacted you about "Yorkshire puddings" , i'm a yorkshire man and proud i'm English next! what i will do is send you how we do them, you didnt do it wrong ! it just wasnt right

[@Marc.Vanguard]

Lovely food, lovely people. Great vid. Those frey bentos pies are great to keep in a cupboard for when you want something quick and easy, especially when it's cold out.

[@BigJonTV]

Thanks!

[@proskipper1]

FYI - mince pie - in the olden days the pastry had beef suet also sweetmeats were any small sweet items also sticky toffee pudding is traditionally made with dates boiled and soaked in black tea.

[@v8cool231]

Fray bentos is like 1970's /80's school mince under a blanket of soggy pastry.

[@barryedwards1336]

Mince Pies try them warm with chilled clotted cream or ice cream, in the UK we have them at tea time this way after the Christmas Lunch has settled on our tummy's

[@jamieburland3805]

I'm so glad you liked the Frey Bentos pie. This food will all last 20 years in a bunker too, so there's that.

[@MegaGordyboy]

in Scotland we only really eat mince pies in December as its really a Christmas thing,they taste amazing.great vid.

[@auntyangie33]

Same in England

[@deegeetee]

The reason the meat pudding crust has a 'gummier' texture, is because it's not made from regular pie crust pastry, but it has a suet pastry instead.

[@chewbaka6394]

I’m from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and I think you guys are very brave 😂😂😂😂

[@barrychuckleisdead7345]

stunning and brave

[@robinlabouche2230]

You two people always make me smile...your reactions are really really good and I love watching you...I was born in England but have lived in Australia for about 35 years now....and I still miss these foods that you are trying...keep up the good work blokes...good luck at the Hospital Jess and I hope that all goes well. ;)

[@BigJonTV]

Thanks! She's doing better tonight!

[@helenh2782]

You can buy most of those products in Australia. Just do a google search on the name to buy in Australia and you will see they are easy to get. And they are pretty easy to cook as well.

[@repent438]

This was an amazing video it's so great to see people reacting to food for the first time that i've been eating all my life

[@joannedwyer3595]

Just came across your channel an love yr videos. Traditionally in the UK mince pies are eaten at Christmas and sticky toffee pudding is a must an delish and fray bentos pies are so good.

[@craigcassidy6078]

That's souet pastry on the pudding so it's meant to have completely different texture to prepare them usually you pan steam the puds

[@mariefirth9111]

The little fray bentos pud if made with suet pastry and is traditionally steamed, that is why the pastry has such a heavy texture. My favourite is steak and kidney.

[@vintage1950]

You need them puds with custard.

[@98garageraver71]

Here in the U.K pudding just means dessert in general....Its also called afters.

[@bobbod8069]

Hence the Fray Bentos steak pudding.

[@vintagebrew1057]

Mince pies made with puff pastry (easy to make) served with single pouring cream is so delicious! Its like Xmas on a plate to me. All British puds need either cream, custard or Icecream to cut through the heavier suet pud mix. My mum used to make a "See Pie" on the stove top with braised beef, onion, gravy and a round deep suet pud lid placed on top which would rise. It was so good on a winters day. Glad you love our puds. Im hungry now !!

[@adiposerex5150]

Oh, that Cadbury Sticky Pud. Save me mama.

[@peterfitzgerald7327]

fray bentos is like lava in a tin !!!! delicious lava . small hint, cross the pastry with a knife before you put in the oven, it cooks the pastry more evenly. regds.

[@poppyadore4499]

Great review, glad you like our puds.

[@lewilewis3944]

Fray Bentos pies are very dirty, but I love 'em. The pastry never seems to cook properly though, crispy on top, soggy underneath.

[@RichDoes..]

it IS actually called mincemeat.... the original recipe form years past actually did contain some meat, but mostly animal fats!

[@montylikesbeer]

Mice pies used to contain meat mince with dried fruit as a result of products coming back to the uk in the 13th century from the crusades in the Middle East, over the centuries the meat content reduced to zero and now is mixed fruit and as you correctly described mixed spices. Best eaten warm from the oven with fresh whipped cream with a shot of brandy mixed in. Hmmmmm

[@tomjohnvincent]

You’re not supposed to eat the meat pie with the tin on

[@Broadercasting]

Mince pies - best warmed up and the 'flavor' really comes out

[@jeannerodgers]

Impressed by your willingness to try different foods. Surprised you chose to try the savoury pies after the desserts! However, the savoury pies are probably not the best, the dessert puddings are reasonably good. Glad you enjoyed them!! 🤗

[@stephensmith4480]

Fray Bentos pies and puds are luvly with mashed potato and peas. Great vid.

[@simonebye4402]

Us Brit's love are Pudding's it good to Eat on a cold winters day.

[@gillcarpenter8330]

Hello from southern England. I just love your videos, keep doing what you're doing.

[@BigJonTV]

Thank you!

[@VHogg5432]

The mince pies used to contain meat many years ago and are always served at Christmas usually warmed and eaten with a dollop of thick cream

[@higgybee6509]

I hope your procedure makes you feel better Jess. I used to love the crust on the oven meat pies when I was a child. I don't see those tinned pies in the stores now.

[@neurodiverse4414]

Haha. The Fray Bentos is causing the global warming. I grew up eating fray Bentos. Delicious, but they stay hot forever lol. 😂

[@talktidy7523]

You guys need to look at recipes for apple crumble. It's a doddle to make. You absolutely need custard with it.

[@brianlion9494]

That’s my meals for the day in one video

[@yvonnejohnson772]

mince pies with ice cream yummy or with fresh cream you can buy mince meat which is called sweet minces in a jar you can add to a cake mixes when you are making a cake it's brillant

[@yvonnejohnson772]

hi from the wirral make a cake with the mince meat in and you will think home made English cakes are yummy have you tried famous Liverpool scouse

[@crosleysparty]

You two are so fun. Dried spicy fruit is good. Mince pie. Love when you said I don’t hate it. Fun video. New friend here

[@mistofoles]

Guys, in the UK, the Fray Bentos pie would usually be scooped out of the tin and served with, say, mashed potatoes and peas.

[@electricleg207]

Fray Bentos pies used to be a good thing to keep in the cupboard for an easy meal ,but I ate one recently and the quality had gone downhill ,it was like greasy soggy cardboard filled with hot dog food . You should try scotch pies (savoury) and spotted sick (sweet) with custard .

[@terryloveuk]

Way back, a "pudding" was something cooked in a pudding bag, boiled. It could be sweet or savoury. Sausage (links) are in theory pudding as in "black pudding".

[@donna8374]

Pudding is another name for dessert. Although, traditionally dessert used to be just a palate cleanser, usually fruit.

[@CRINOTH]

Yes, to my mind it's usually a pudding if it's served hot and usually a dessert if it's served cold... but it's not a hard and fast rule. :)

[@simonorourke4465]

Traditionally british puddings are steamed or boiled and are usually either sponge or some sort of suet depending on if the sweet or savoury.

[@alanvanallen7762]

Thanks guys ,I really enjoyed you enjoying the puddings,but you must have custard with the sweet puddings,sticky toffee my favourite

[@JanTheNan]

You’re missing the custard on the dessert puds.

[@lainiereay1557]

Came across you randomly I'm English so found it interesting to see what you do and don't like from over here. I love all those desserts and also the fray bentos suet pudding and flaking pastry pie. I will now have to go see what else you have done. :) xx

[@BigJonTV]

Thanks for checking us out! ❤Jess

[@JaniceYamanaka]

Hope you are feeling better. We'll have to see if we can find any of these items. We have two markets that specialize in foods from the UK.

[@christopherhandscomb6614]

the just steak pudding is ment to be that consistancy it's suet based not a normal pastry it will have a slight bounce to it. also the fray bentos minced beef pie you have there, there is a just steak and just chicken too and they are sooo much nicer especially as they have large chunks in rather than the mince.

[@pj5517]

I love Fray Bentos pies. Chicken my favourite. Fray Bentos is a town in Uruguay btw

[@kevin01041961]

the pies one is suet which is a steam pudding ,i wish i could send fresh

[@HighHoeKermit]

Hope you guys had an awesome Christmas. Love to Jess, wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@KeithGadget]

Enjoying your channel 👍 Ref the Fray Bentos: the one in the small tin was a pudding, the bigger was a pie. The difference is the pudding is encased in Suet pastry, the pie is shortcrust pastry. Fray Bentos is really at the bottom end of the meat pie industry. For a better pie, see if you can get one from the company called ‘Pukka’. Cheers

[@BigJonTV]

We are pretty limited on what we can get here or be sent through the post. ❤Jess

[@shamaskhanewal5651]

The (fruit) mince pies taste really good warmed up and with a dash of cream.

[@jason-uk]

Love these UK tasting videos hope to see some more

[@BigJonTV]

We've got a bunch of them! Thanks for watching!

[@vickytaylor9155]

Sending healing love to you Jess. Get well soon. From England. xxx

[@paulsalyer6603]

This great upload of yours gets more than a 10 out of 10 in my little opinion. Thank you as always for your amazingly great uploads. This was very nice. Good health to all as well, as cold season is here.

[@cubbykovu8955]

Glad you guys like our treats :D Just so ya know we would 't even really call it food XD :) stuff like this is a treat haha

[@neilbiker320]

Just found your video. Scottish living in France, like a lot of these commercial available products ,the homemade version is usually so much better. My mother was a trained dietician so I ate really well. Try Summer Pudding ( never seen it commercially) , Sussex Pond Pudding (never seen it commercially) , Rum Baba ! The fray bentonite Pies used to be 10 times better 10 years ago, more filling

[@ChristopherEggleton1975]

Probably wouldn't survive the mail but you would probably love a Mince and Onion Pukka Pie.

[@spitfiremk1uk]

The large fray bentos meat pie needed to be cooked for longer. The puff pastry will literally rise several inches and at that point all the pastry is flaky.

[@offal]

mince pies are unique to the uk, they used to be made from minced meat hundreds of years ago (hence the name mince pies) we call ground beef mince, but i guess meat got too expensive for the peasants so.....

[@ghostedwight]

originally mince pies were a 16th century invention,it was a way that unscrupulous butchers would get rid of old rancid meat, they would cover up the smell with spices, nowadays they use dried fruit and spices, and is tradionally a christmas time thing.

[@bri5490]

You will probably need an electric hand saw or a drill to get into the Fray Bentos lol

[@nikkigittings2311]

I regularly do swap boxes with US, last time I sent fray bentos pies they was confiscated by customs.