Cuisine of Pembrokeshire

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== Cuisine of Pembrokeshire ==

The cuisine of Pembrokeshire is a distinctive part of Welsh cuisine, reflecting the county's rich agricultural heritage and coastal location. Pembrokeshire, located in the southwest of Wales, is known for its high-quality local produce, including seafood, dairy products, and meats.

Traditional Dishes

Pembrokeshire has a variety of traditional dishes that are unique to the region:

• Pembrokeshire Cawl: A traditional Welsh soup made with lamb or beef, leeks, potatoes, and other root vegetables. It is often served with bread and cheese.
• Laverbread: A traditional Welsh delicacy made from edible seaweed, often served with bacon and cockles as part of a traditional Welsh breakfast.
• Welsh Cakes: A popular teatime treat, these are small, round cakes made from flour, sugar, butter, and currants, cooked on a griddle.

Seafood

Given its coastal location, Pembrokeshire has a rich tradition of seafood cuisine. Some of the notable seafood includes:

• Pembrokeshire Lobster: Known for its sweet and tender meat, often served simply with butter and lemon.
• Crab: Freshly caught crab is a staple in Pembrokeshire, often used in salads, sandwiches, and crab cakes.
• Cockles: Small, edible bivalves that are often gathered from the sandy shores and served with laverbread.

Dairy Products

Pembrokeshire is also renowned for its dairy products, particularly its cheeses and butter:

• Pembrokeshire Cheese: The region produces a variety of cheeses, including traditional Welsh varieties like Caerphilly.
• Butter: Pembrokeshire butter is known for its rich, creamy texture and is often used in baking and cooking.

Agriculture

The fertile land of Pembrokeshire supports a variety of agricultural activities, contributing to the local cuisine:

• Lamb: Pembrokeshire lamb is highly regarded for its flavor and tenderness, often used in traditional dishes like cawl.
• Potatoes: The county is known for its early potatoes, which are harvested in the spring and have a distinctive, sweet flavor.

Festivals and Events

Pembrokeshire hosts several food festivals and events that celebrate its culinary heritage:

• Pembrokeshire Fish Week: An annual festival that celebrates the county's seafood with events, cooking demonstrations, and tastings.
• Narberth Food Festival: A popular event that showcases local produce, artisan foods, and culinary talent from the region.

Related Pages

• Welsh cuisine
• Cawl
• Laverbread
• Welsh cakes
• Caerphilly cheese
• Welsh lamb