Pork scratchings are the holy grail of pub snacks, teaming up perfectly with your favourite tipple whatever that may be!
Michelin starred chefs, including Paul Ainsworth, have shared their love for the humble pork scratching “I think they’re one of those perfect snacks, especially if you’re matching with beer – which is what pubs are known for”.
Ainsworth goes on to say that the fizz of chilled lager, IPAs and ales work wonderfully with the lovely fatty richness from a scratching, whilst citrusy and slightly acidic Pilsners and the hoppy nature of IPA compliment the saltiness of a scratching, making them quite moreish”.
With the carbonation of a Prosecco or Champagne working equally well and the best wine pairing has a level of acidity and fruity flavours to cut through the fattiness of the snack. Thirsty and hungry anyone!?
...IPAs and ales work wonderfully with the lovely fatty richness from a scratching
Michelin starred chefs, including Paul Ainsworth, have shared their love for the humble pork scratching “I think they’re one of those perfect snacks, especially if you’re matching with beer – which is what pubs are known for”.
Ainsworth goes on to say that the fizz of chilled lager, IPAs and ales work wonderfully with the lovely fatty richness from a scratching, whilst citrusy and slightly acidic Pilsners and the hoppy nature of IPA compliment the saltiness of a scratching, making them quite moreish”.
With the carbonation of a Prosecco or Champagne working equally well and the best wine pairing has a level of acidity and fruity flavours to cut through the fattiness of the snack. Thirsty and hungry anyone!?
Pork scratching's are the holy grail of pub snacks, teaming up perfectly with your favourite tipple whatever that may be!
...IPAs and ales work wonderfully with the lovely fatty richness from a scratching
Midland Snacks Sponsors CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2026
The CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2026, the definitive guidebook to pubs that serve great cask beer across the UK, is available now.
This year’s, the 53rd edition, is sponsored by us (!) Midland Snacks and endorsed by Cask Marque.
The Guide is perfect for any beer or pub lover, a passport to Britain’s pubs and for discovering hidden gems near to home or planning stops on a trip.
Refreshed every year, there are nearly 900 new pubs that didn’t appear in last year’s edition.
Is your local in the guide or is there a hidden gem near you? What’s better than enjoying the perfect pint and of course the perfect bar snack – Midland Snacks Traditional Pork Scratchings, of course!?
If you’re looking for a special gift for that special someone, maybe the Good Beer Guide is it!
CAMRA Heritage Pub Directory
Here at Midland Snacks, we feel as much at home down the pub as we do in our own front rooms and we absolutely love a pub with heritage and a story to tell. The pub in which we were lucky enough to photograph our imagery is a historical pub in Northern Ireland, McConville’s Bar, as was the Mandeville Arms. The pub is listed in CAMRA’s directory of historical pubs, compiled by CAMRA’s Pub Heritage Group. In their photo gallery you can even spot the snug corner we used with the chequered table for some of our photos. If your local pub has a historical story to tell and is not on the directory, contact CAMRA directly to help gain your local an historical listing.
