Yorkshire is the UK’S largest county and is awash with great food and drinks, some you may not be familiar with. From great seafood fresh from the sea to condiments that will surprise you and baking treats. But let’s not forget the traditional Yorkshire pudding, which is best made in Yorkshire.
If you are looking for new culinary adventures, why not try some specialty cuisine from Yorkshire?
Yorkshire Pudding
Made from simple ingredients of flour, eggs and milk. This is made all over the UK; however nobody does it quite like the people of Yorkshire. This can be served either on its own, with gravy or with a main dish. You can even make a large Yorkshire pudding which is big enough to fit your entire roast dinner inside.
Parkin
Parkin is a gingerbread cake made with oatmeal and treacle. Parkin is baked to a hard cake but with resting becomes moist and even sometimes sticky. Parkin has been a popular delicacy of Yorkshire since 1728.
Wensleydale Cheese
First produced in the village of Wensleydale in the 12th Century by Cistercian monks in the valley. There are five different main types of Wensleydale– mild, matured, extra matured, blue or cold-smoked—although other varieties exist. This cheese makes a great addition to any meal especially salads.
Rhubarb
Yorkshire is so well-known for rhubarb production and is famously produced in a nine-square-mile area of the county is known as ‘The Rhubarb Triangle’. The rhubarb plant’s stems are boiled in sugar and used for everything from jams to pies and compotes.
Henderson's Relish
Made in Sheffield for over 100 years to a secret recipe. This relish can be use nearly anywhere, use as a sauce for meats, soups and even in marinades. Great in pies, on cheese and can uplift any ordinary meal to new heights.
Pikelets
Pikelets are basically “flat crumpets” or “thick pancakes.” These fluffy breads have a similar taste and texture to crumpets, but with many regional variations. These are great toasted with a little butter or syrup.
Yorkshire Curd Tart
Dating back to the 1750s and traditionally baked for Whitsuntide. Created using Yorkshire curd cheese and finished with a hint of lemon curd, with a short crust pastry base. A proper curd tart needs to include dried fruits like raisins and sultanas.
Yorkshire Crisps
Handmade in the county and committed to using only local produce, among the great flavours you can sample are chardonnay wine, sweet chilli and lime, sweet cured ham and pickle and many others.
Liquorice
Traditionally made in Pontefract as a medicine, liquorice is now sweetened and recognised as confectionery. Liquorice is available in many different shapes, with many additional flavours available, you are bound to find a liquorice flavour you like.