M&S have reduced all their haggis by 50%, I picked up a few of the LE versions at lunch time. These are made by Macsweens to an original recipe using lamb offal rather than pork found in cheaper ones. Not sure on the casing, looks real but you never know TBH. They were dated 05/02.
Its the same as the ones I posted 5 years ago from what I can tell: http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/real-haggis-4-99-m-s-860819
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qbs to backinstock
1 Feb 1613#9
That, and the breeding stock are currently in a 'leg synch'* period.
*As a species, haggis are unique in that their left and right legs are different lengths, so that when standing on level ground, which is unusual, they will appear to be leaning to one side or the other. The side they appear to lean to varies from year to year, but is always the same for all individuals by gender group, but not always the same for both genders. As haggis only mate with others of the same age, in a year when the legs are 'out of synch' (where the males and females would appear to lean to opposite sides if standing on level ground) breeding is poor. This can be easily explained as mating, which always takes place on hillsides (your excellent photo shows a fertile female indicating that she is ready for mating) will almost always result in the male rolling down the hill when attempting to mount, as his downhill legs (in the case of your photo, this will be the right legs) are considerably shorter than his left legs.
Bluebella to someguy003
1 Feb 169#24
..and many of those same people will happily eat chicken nuggets, sausages and other food containing "mystery meat" :smile:
bleachershane
1 Feb 167#29
Now now, go back to your McDonalds Happy Meal and leave the adults to discuss things little brains can't decipher... :smirk:
backinstock
1 Feb 166#3
I think there has been a glut of haggis this year, great breeding conditions.
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amzzzzyyyy
1 Feb 16#1
Eeee luks very weird :S
fishmaster to amzzzzyyyy
1 Feb 16#43
It looks like some one has taken an axe to someone's head and their brains are spilling out. I reckon that's put me off and also the fact its got something to do with sheep stomach. Spew!
tek-monkey
1 Feb 161#2
Looks aren't everything :wink:
Haggis is a bit like marmite, people tend to love it or hate it. Unlike marmite the majority of the haters have never tried it though. Closest I can really compare would be minced beef mixed with barley and spices salt/pepper/nutmeg/mace etc.). Most are put off by the idea of it being offal so never try it.
backinstock
1 Feb 166#3
I think there has been a glut of haggis this year, great breeding conditions.
qbs to backinstock
1 Feb 1613#9
That, and the breeding stock are currently in a 'leg synch'* period.
*As a species, haggis are unique in that their left and right legs are different lengths, so that when standing on level ground, which is unusual, they will appear to be leaning to one side or the other. The side they appear to lean to varies from year to year, but is always the same for all individuals by gender group, but not always the same for both genders. As haggis only mate with others of the same age, in a year when the legs are 'out of synch' (where the males and females would appear to lean to opposite sides if standing on level ground) breeding is poor. This can be easily explained as mating, which always takes place on hillsides (your excellent photo shows a fertile female indicating that she is ready for mating) will almost always result in the male rolling down the hill when attempting to mount, as his downhill legs (in the case of your photo, this will be the right legs) are considerably shorter than his left legs.
joeymcjoe
1 Feb 163#4
It is always worth going for quality haggis. MacSween's is great stuff and I had some at a Burns party I went to last Monday. If you've had some you didn't like in the past remember not all haggis is equal. Just like you wouldn't poo-poo a gourmet burger because you've only ever eaten a greasy burger van sawdust burger (I know some people love this :smile:)
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1 Feb 161#5
Couldn't agree more about MacSweens. Many years ago, before it wasn't readily available in shops down south, we used to pay to have it sent from Scotland and it was absolutely fabulous.
PrincessJellybean
1 Feb 16#6
Once you get your head past what it is it's delicious.
I was the same with black pudding for years... hated the thought... then i tried some and it was delicious.
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Askrulous to PrincessJellybean
1 Feb 163#47
You should try apple with black pudding. Had it in France on pastry and it was superb...classic don't knock it till you try it!
It was new red shelf edge labels, may even have been a single long label with all 3 haggis listed (he veggie and the standard haggis were also reduced). Not a reduced sticker anyway, make of that what you will.
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Its the same as the ones I posted 5 years ago from what I can tell:
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/real-haggis-4-99-m-s-860819
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*As a species, haggis are unique in that their left and right legs are different lengths, so that when standing on level ground, which is unusual, they will appear to be leaning to one side or the other. The side they appear to lean to varies from year to year, but is always the same for all individuals by gender group, but not always the same for both genders. As haggis only mate with others of the same age, in a year when the legs are 'out of synch' (where the males and females would appear to lean to opposite sides if standing on level ground) breeding is poor. This can be easily explained as mating, which always takes place on hillsides (your excellent photo shows a fertile female indicating that she is ready for mating) will almost always result in the male rolling down the hill when attempting to mount, as his downhill legs (in the case of your photo, this will be the right legs) are considerably shorter than his left legs.
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Haggis is a bit like marmite, people tend to love it or hate it. Unlike marmite the majority of the haters have never tried it though. Closest I can really compare would be minced beef mixed with barley and spices salt/pepper/nutmeg/mace etc.). Most are put off by the idea of it being offal so never try it.
*As a species, haggis are unique in that their left and right legs are different lengths, so that when standing on level ground, which is unusual, they will appear to be leaning to one side or the other. The side they appear to lean to varies from year to year, but is always the same for all individuals by gender group, but not always the same for both genders. As haggis only mate with others of the same age, in a year when the legs are 'out of synch' (where the males and females would appear to lean to opposite sides if standing on level ground) breeding is poor. This can be easily explained as mating, which always takes place on hillsides (your excellent photo shows a fertile female indicating that she is ready for mating) will almost always result in the male rolling down the hill when attempting to mount, as his downhill legs (in the case of your photo, this will be the right legs) are considerably shorter than his left legs.
I was the same with black pudding for years... hated the thought... then i tried some and it was delicious.
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