Bathgate Butchers Hugh Black and Sons are enjoying some sizzling success after triumphing in a prestigious competition.
The popular butcher shop has taken the crown for the South East region and won an amazing third place for the whole of Scotland in the 2023 Scottish Pork Sausage Championships.
The contest that is held every second year attracted almost 70 entries which were firstly judged by region, and then the regional champions faced another tasting panel of experts to establish the overall winner. The result was a win for Hugh Black & Sons in Bathgate who fought off strong competition from the region to take the crown for the South East region with a further success confirmed as the Third Place in the whole of Scotland.
They said; “We were delighted to have been named South East of Scotland Pork Link Champion and came in third overall for Scotland. Pick up some in your local Hugh Black and Sons and see what all the fuss is about!”
George Jarron, president of competition organisers the Scottish Craft Butchers added: “These competitions are treated very seriously by the craft butcher sector and awards are much coveted. The recognition usually confirms what the business’ customers already think but the endorsement is an important reminder of the reasons to make it a habit to shop there and even go out of your way to find these award-winning products.”
Judith Johnson from competition sponsors Lucas ingredients said: “Pork sausages are a staple part of the household mealtimes whether it is for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Lucas ingredients are delighted to once again sponsor this competition and recognise the skill and dedication that local craft butchers put in to provide consumers with high quality produce time after time.”
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