Getting HIGH on a Chilli and Fennel #sausage!
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In this episode of 'Prick With A Fork,' hosts Duncan Barbs and Rosa McAllister dive into a deep dive on Waitrose's chili and fennel sausages, celebrating their rich aroma, bold flavor, and Mediterranean-inspired profile. The episode opens with a humorous and vividly described shopping trip to Waitrose in Chichester, where Duncan recounts the chaotic Saturday morning experience of navigating aggressive shoppers and oversized 4x4s, adding a layer of comedic relief. The sausages, priced at £2.70 for three, are praised for their high pork content, coarse texture, and balanced heat from chili and fennel, with Duncan awarding a 9.5 and Rosa a 8.5. They explore creative uses—like turning the sausage meat into a quick Italian pasta dish—and debate ideal pairings, from summer salads to red wine. The hosts also reflect on their own quirky habits, including Duncan’s Vaseline addiction and his obsession with carrying Tracklements mustard, which he once gifted to a US listener. The episode closes with a teaser for the next sausage review: Lidl’s four ultimate pork sausages, and a heartfelt mention of a compelling interview with Porky White’s, a heritage British sausage company.
Waitrose's chili and fennel sausages are a high-quality, balanced, and flavorful supermarket option, ideal for barbecues and fresh salads.
Carry your own mustard—especially Tracklements—for ploughman’s spreads or when dining out, as it can elevate even mediocre food.
Phoning ahead to Waitrose can secure rare or popular sausage items, a pro tip for savvy shoppers.
Sausage meat can be repurposed into a quick, delicious Italian-style pasta dish by squeezing it out of the casing.
Supporting heritage British brands like Porky White’s helps preserve traditional butchery and craftsmanship.
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Opening Banter & Vaseline Addiction
“I went to Australia in 2001... I used this when we went up Mount Kosciuszko. It's the highest peak in Australia. And sure enough, I thought, oh yeah, that's very soothing.”
The Sausage Quest Begins
“It was half past 10 on a Saturday morning and it was full of just idiots. And the common denominator... is they don't look right. They're arrogant tossers.”
Tasting & First Impressions
The sausages are roasted in the oven and examined for texture, aroma, and appearance. The hosts are immediately struck by the rich, Mediterranean-like smell, likening it to walking through a Sicilian alley. They note the oily coating and split casings but remain enthusiastic.
Flavor Breakdown & Balance
“The chili just gradually grows. And on the back end, it then sort of hits, but not hard. There's just a nice sort of warmth to it.”
Mustard Pairings & Comparisons
The hosts compare Tracklements mustard with Lidl’s cheaper Bat’s English mustard. They praise Tracklements as a 10/10, while Bat’s is deemed suitable for hot dogs but lacking in heat. Duncan humorously calls the combo 'Pretty Woman'—a 'big mistake'.
“It was half past 10 on a Saturday morning and it was full of just idiots. And the common denominator... is they don't look right. They're arrogant tossers.”
“It's like Pretty Woman, isn't it? Big mistake. Huge.”
“I went to Australia in 2001... I used this when we went up Mount Kosciuszko. It's the highest peak in Australia. And sure enough, I thought, oh yeah, that's very soothing.”
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Chili and Fennel Sausages
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Duncan Barbs
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Rosa McAllister
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Waitrose
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Tracklements
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Vaseline
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Bat's English Mustard
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Porky White's
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Lidl
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Coleman's Mustard
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