I have heard a lot of people talk about Fray Bentos Pies and recently when I passed them at the supermarket aisle I decided to try one to see what all of the fuss is about.

There were several varieties to choose from, but I decided to try the steak and kidney pie.

Packaging.........

The packaging for this pie is rather unusual. Never before have I bought a pie that comes in a large, flat tin. To open the packaging you need to use a can opener. This gives the pie an interesting feel when buying it - it's almost exciting - 'how will a pie in a tin actually taste?' I know it's sad but I found myself almost shaking with anticipation when putting this pie in my trolley. I had heard so many good things about Fray Bentos, and well, the fact that it came in a tin...this was just to exciting to bare! On the front of the blue packaging was a big picture of a delicious steak and kidney pie...mmmmm...

Nutrition

Calories 730
Fat 40.0g

Cooking......

Do not microwave. This is dangerous. Instead open the lid with a can opener and pop it for approximately 25 mins in the oven on 200 depending on your type of oven. The pie looks like absolute mush when you take the lid off, but it cooks in the oven and browns.

Taste.......

I was expecting great things from a Fray Bento's pie. I have to say I was a wee bit disappointed. Maybe I should not have tried steak and kidney - but to me it tasted like dog food (not that I reguarly sample dog food by the way). But even if other people would like this taste, for me I did not like the mushy texture of the pie once cooked. The top part of the pastry had risen and was cooked, but the inside was mushy - the pie was piping hot and if left in the oven any longer I suspect that it would have burnt.

Overall..........

Many people love this - but I won't be buying this again. Convenient but to me - it was soggy dog food.