Polite Request: Before you berate me for making a mess of this pie by taking off the pastry (which you're not supposed to do), understand: this wasn't my idea - this was something people continually comment to tell me I should do (3:36).  Obviously it wasn't a good suggestion.

Video suggestion: Make your own all day breakfast pie, but on a budget/cheaply as possible. Cheapest tin of beans, foraged mushrooms, black pudding made with the blood of your enemies etc. Could be interesting to see!

"it will rise again" is a bit of an ominous statement. Sat eating cold cereal and tepid toast in my freezing kitchen I can't deny this pie looks a lot more appetising than it otherwise would

Quote of the week. 'Is that bacon? No its just congealed sauce!' Classic and so descriptive

Back in the day, the steak pie from Frey bentos had about 40% meat, now it’s 10-15% if you’re lucky. They are basically taking the mick with the lack of anything meaty. Brilliant video as always.

"some people are going to find this pretty grim"

Starts scooping the guts out of a disemboweled pie without hesitation

One of my bucket list wishes is to visit England to have one of those giant, "traditional" English breakfasts with the blood pudding, beans, everything.

"I'm just going to eat this bit, that could be a bit of sausage."

eats unidentified item

"Hmm. Could be."

I think that neatly sums up the standard Fray Bentos/British culinary experience. 😂

Legend says that Shrimp is still looking for the bacon

American here!  I happened to find a Fray Bentos  Steak/Kidney Pie in an "international" section of a supermarket nearby.  I decided to pick one up mainly because being a fan of organ meats in general, I figured there wouldn't be anything too terribly unfamiliar or offensive  to taste.  I wasn't unhappy after baking the pie and having a serving. I would say the pastry (especially the soft under-pastry was quite satisfying and flavorful. I would say It was a bit salty. This also however wasn't something I  wasn't expecting either considering the packaging and delivery system of the product. It reminded me of a microwave dinner item of sorts even though I did indeed bake it.  Meat textures weren't super out of the ordinary for the nature of the product either. Overall I can't say that I was unhappy with the pie at all. If I found it again I can confidently say it would be something really satisfying to take on a camping trip or something of that nature.

I actually enjoy these. My mum used to call it tinned tea, we'd have the pie and a tin of new potatoes and mushy peas with gravy. She worked a lot and needed something quick some days.

In my Atomic Shrimp head canon, his trusty Brabantia can opener was forged in the fiery pits of Hell by the Great Nemesis, and can literally open anything, including the very fabric of reality.

I believe it calls to him at night, with promises of unrivalled power and riches beyond his wildest imaginings, and is only kept in check by regular prayers to the Goddess Anoia.

I can't say the thought of Baked Beans in pastry fills me with joy

Congrats for following the all day breakfast rules by adding the egg. I was getting worried for a while there! 😁

We get re-engineered Fray Bentos and Lazy Latkes in one video?  Thanks a brunch, indeed!

Yum, this takes me back to when I was a kid and Fray Bentos Steak and Kidney Pie was a real treat. I think that was the only one they did then. Have to confess that the contrast of the soggy bit underneath the crispy top was part of its appeal. 😆

My memories of fray bentos pies are a lot more forgiving than the reality of them as I tried them again relatively recently and was left incredibly underwhelmed. One of the bonuses is the tin is reusable and you can make a real pie in one after you've forced yourself through the original filling. They would make excellent makeshift frying pans if you're camping as well if you fashion a handle from a bit of wood

Your other "Weird Stuff in a Can" with Fray Bentos pies had me wanting to bring some back on our our last trip to London.  I was willing to lose them at customs just to give the meat ones a try (we can only get the Cheese & Onion or Vegetable Balti in Canada)....but they let them through!  Can not wait for a beer night to open them up and give them a try.  Three suitcases filled with British goodies later -  it almost seems like we did a trip to London just to do a Tesco Grocery Run.

Wow looks like not even a dog's dinner .I remember their pies as a teenager and  they was a thing of beauty .

I think it's neat that a company recommends a specific type of can opener for the product.
Love this series and was  happy to watch