U.K. Sausage Week is almost here! !

by: Eric Hertha

The hunt for the UK’s star sausage will once more get underway during this year’s British Sausage Week. Sausage producers, butchers, farm shops and caterers are all in with a chance of taking the title. The official dates are November 1 – 7.

I am sure that you will all remember last years event. A good time was had by all. And this years event, organized by Bpex, will provide a unique platform to celebrate the taste, quality and rich diversity of the great British Sausage.

Organizers said this year’s event was seeking sausages with ‘star quality’ - whether that is a secret recipe, extra ingredient or the quality of pork used. Entrants are simply required to provide the name of their chosen sausage and include a brief description of why it deserves to be ‘Britain’s Star Sausage’. The deadline for entries is Friday 3rd September 2010, after which shortlisted finalists will be chosen. Who knows you could win the British Sausage Week Banger Award. Something that you could cherish for years to come

According to Organizers “The competition is always hotly contested, drawing hundreds of entries from butchers, manufacturers and retailers and we hope this year will be no different. But the sausages will have to be of stellar quality if they are going to satisfy our strict judges!”

Competition entry forms are available to download from www.porkforbutchers.co.uk or by email sausageenquiries@bpex.org.uk.

As you know, hotels in London fill up quickly when the official dates are announced. Packages, as always, are available and don’t forget to dress like a Sausage when you check into your hotel to get added discounts. If your companion looks like mashed potatoes the "sky is the limit" on additional bonus discount coupons. You could even win a chance to get your picture taken with "Miss Banger". Also remember to try a Sausage Martini!

(writers note - although most of this article is true some sarcastic references have been added. )