Melton Mowbray Pork Pie

Melton Mowbray refers to a world-renowned savory pork pie traditionally made in the town of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, England. The product is unique for its use of uncured pork, which gives the meat a natural grey color after cooking rather than the pink hue found in standard pork pies. These pies are traditionally hand-crimped and baked without a supportive hoop, resulting in their characteristic 'bowed' or rustic shape.

Since 2008, the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie has been granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status in Europe and the UK. This means that only pies made within a specific geographic zone around Melton Mowbray using traditional recipes and methods can legally carry the name. Ownership of brands producing these pies varies, but many are held by specialized UK-based food groups such as Samworth Brothers, which owns the famous Dickinson & Morris Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe.

The industry is a cornerstone of British culinary heritage, supported by the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Association. This organization ensures that the standards of ingredients and production remain consistent, protecting the local economy and the historical integrity of the product for future generations.