Page 10 | To hate the new Cauldron sausages

biddyboo · 2023-01-29T16:01:29+00:00

Cauldron Lincolnshire sausages used to be the best veggie sausages out the market, but they have changed the recipe to make them vegan, and in the process they have ruined them. They have gone from being plump and tasty to these awful flaccid plasticky tasting tubes that need a specially designed packet to stop them from splodging out all the tray. Have you tried the new recipe? Aibu?

Bigminnie1 · 29/01/2023 19:55

I was wondering why they were so disgusting! I had to bin them. The Cumberland ones are still ok.

CountTheTimes · 29/01/2023 19:52

Tinkerbyebye · 29/01/2023 19:43

Email the company to complain. That’s what I have done. Forcing veganism onto us and not able to freeze us a joke

How are they forcing veganism on you? You don’t have to buy them. 😂

HallieHufflepuff · 29/01/2023 19:49

@biddyboo Not had cauldron for a long time so can't comment on that but I would recommend Richmond meat free sausages 🙂

TenThousandSpoons · 29/01/2023 19:48

Oh no, these were my favourite too 🥹

Tinkerbyebye · 29/01/2023 19:43

Email the company to complain. That’s what I have done. Forcing veganism onto us and not able to freeze us a joke

Villagetoraiseachild · 29/01/2023 19:41

I have really gone off all the LM sausages, which is sad as their packaging was nicely non plastic.

Villagetoraiseachild · 29/01/2023 19:39

Does anyone have any home made recipes?
Might be worth the effort in these lean sausage times.....

CountTheTimes · 29/01/2023 19:38

Maybe longer than that.

Ilovehamandtoast · 29/01/2023 19:37

Mykittensmittens · 29/01/2023 19:16

Please don’t tell me they’ve buggered up the LM ones? They were the only ones which we liked in either a sausages sandwich or a toad in the hole. The original ones not the rosemary ones. I’ve been eating freezer stock so hadn’t realised.

my only other suggestion would be old fashioned ‘sausmix’ if you can get it anywhere but it’s a complete faff. A dried mix that you fashioned into a sausage shape (no plastic case) and fried in a pan which is probably why they tasted so nice!

Asda used to sell it in dried packs own brand but we don't shop there any more. Not sure now. I. Used to mix it with stuffing, wholegrain mustard, fried onions and make amazing sausage rolls

AutumnIsMyFavouriteSeason · 29/01/2023 19:36

Can't agree more with you OP. In my house a pack disappears within 24 hours (4 vegetarians) and the last time I bought it (didn't notice the vegan thing) they looked awful and tasted worse - no one wanted to eat it. Still sitting in my fridge with no takers. Plus lower in protein! Makes no sense at all. Richmond ones don't taste as good and are not great for protein. Looks like the good days of veggie sausages are over

Villagetoraiseachild · 29/01/2023 19:34

Disappointing news, but thanks for the headsup. Cauldron were the best.

As Ive been a Lidling of late I have been using their Vemondo sausages. They are vegan but I like them. Also like the Gosh brand cocktail sausages. The Vemondo sausages are better fried, but can be grilled. Both ok to freeze.

CountTheTimes · 29/01/2023 19:27

Mykittensmittens · 29/01/2023 19:16

Please don’t tell me they’ve buggered up the LM ones? They were the only ones which we liked in either a sausages sandwich or a toad in the hole. The original ones not the rosemary ones. I’ve been eating freezer stock so hadn’t realised.

my only other suggestion would be old fashioned ‘sausmix’ if you can get it anywhere but it’s a complete faff. A dried mix that you fashioned into a sausage shape (no plastic case) and fried in a pan which is probably why they tasted so nice!

I think LM sausages have been vegan for about 4 years.

29052022J · 29/01/2023 19:24

Cauldron stopped doing a lentil pate in 2005 and my mum and I still talk about it. Living in hope of finding it back on the shelves one day 😂

Mykittensmittens · 29/01/2023 19:17

Sosmix exists!!

sosmix.com

Mykittensmittens · 29/01/2023 19:16

Please don’t tell me they’ve buggered up the LM ones? They were the only ones which we liked in either a sausages sandwich or a toad in the hole. The original ones not the rosemary ones. I’ve been eating freezer stock so hadn’t realised.

my only other suggestion would be old fashioned ‘sausmix’ if you can get it anywhere but it’s a complete faff. A dried mix that you fashioned into a sausage shape (no plastic case) and fried in a pan which is probably why they tasted so nice!

DazzlePaintedBattlePants · 29/01/2023 19:15

I complained and got some rubbish reply saying they were sorry I was disappointed but tough titties basically.

I find it hard to believe they had a vast number of requests to make their sausages vegan. They’ve certainly alienated a huge number of existing customers!

I think Cauldron are owned by the same people Quorn are (or at least, they have the same address). They should be forced to open source the recipe if they aren’t going to make them!

holierthanthou73 · 29/01/2023 19:10

StupidlyImperfect · 29/01/2023 18:30

Yes I saw that @holierthanthou73 it does list lots of shops but the particular product I’m after isn’t in any of those stores near me, just the burgers & mince.

I wonder if they have discontinued the product

soulfuleyes · 29/01/2023 18:56

I've complained (twice.) They say the number one request of 2021 was to make their sausages vegan. I can't believe that just because you remove the egg white this is the best they can come up with, they now taste like all the other revolting vegan sausages.

Beamur · 29/01/2023 18:52

I still miss the Tesco frozen Lincolnshire sausages
DD would agree. She's yet to find a currently made brand she likes. The vegetarian butcher 'little willies' were briefly favourites despite the terrible name. Discontinued.
Vegan ones just seem to have unpleasant bitter aftertaste or sticky texture.

bellac11 · 29/01/2023 18:41

mum2jakie · 29/01/2023 18:29

Has anyone tried complaining directly to Cauldron about the new recipe? If they get all these negative feedback directly maybe there's a chance of them reconsidering? (Although moving to a fully vegan range doesn't sound promising I admit.)

They'll be lucky if they dont go bust at this rate

bellac11 · 29/01/2023 18:35

JulesJules · 29/01/2023 16:53

Wiki estimates that the UK is 10% vegetarian and 2% vegan. I am sick of retailers and restaurants making everything vegan as a catch-all. I really dislike a lot of vegan products. As a vegetarian I think we have been thrown under the bus for the sake of a tiny proportion of people.

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Absolutely. Im not veggie now but was for 15 years. My main source of protein was cheese and eggs and Im very keen on dairy products.

Lots of veggies are,, plus cream etc.

I think retailers will realise that their products are not very popular with either meat eaters or veggies and go back to what they were doing previously.

StupidlyImperfect · 29/01/2023 18:30

Yes I saw that @holierthanthou73 it does list lots of shops but the particular product I’m after isn’t in any of those stores near me, just the burgers & mince.

mum2jakie · 29/01/2023 18:29

Has anyone tried complaining directly to Cauldron about the new recipe? If they get all these negative feedback directly maybe there's a chance of them reconsidering? (Although moving to a fully vegan range doesn't sound promising I admit.)

holierthanthou73 · 29/01/2023 18:21

StupidlyImperfect · 29/01/2023 18:15

Sorry to ambush but too good an opportunity to pass up asking a veggie product question.

Has anybody seen these anywhere? Our Tesco used to do them and stopped ages ago and I can’t find them anywhere now. They are GF and other veggie sausage patties aren’t. TIA

meatlessfarm.com/our-products/plant-based-sausage-patties/

meatlessfarm.com/where-to-find/#/categories/~/~

StupidlyImperfect · 29/01/2023 18:15

Sorry to ambush but too good an opportunity to pass up asking a veggie product question.

Has anybody seen these anywhere? Our Tesco used to do them and stopped ages ago and I can’t find them anywhere now. They are GF and other veggie sausage patties aren’t. TIA

meatlessfarm.com/our-products/plant-based-sausage-patties/