Food roast · 24% slop

Pork pie Is Based — Real Meat, Lard Crust

Pork pie skips the seed-oil sludge and mystery fillers that define modern slop.

July 25, 2026 About Pork pie

Pork pie photo — Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Real pork shoulder in lard pastry beats every lab-made alternative.

The Take

Pork pie is healthy enough when made the old way. Slop Score sits at 24.

It uses actual pork shoulder or belly in a lard or butter crust with gelatin stock, not starch sludge. Supermarket shortcuts sometimes sneak in gums, but the core recipe stays pre-industrial.

The Verdict

Buy the traditional version and pair it with a Melton Mowbray for the gold standard. Protected designation means no shortcuts on the real thing.

Order it. Slop Score 24.

Common Questions

What is in Pork pie?

Pork shoulder or belly, lard or butter crust, and gelatin stock.

Does Pork pie have seed oils?

No. Traditional recipes use lard or butter only.

Is traditional pork pie better than supermarket versions?

Yes. Protected Melton Mowbray skips the gums and fillers.

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