Upside down pie horror show

Chockenchara · 2026-02-26T19:41:06+00:00

I just watched a social media video in which an old guy cooked a Frey Bentos pie. When he served it he took it out the oven and turned the tin upside down on the plate, so the pie came out pasty side down. I mean, regardless of the general merits of a Frey Bentos pie, who serves a pie upside down. I was aghast.

Flannelfeet · 01/03/2026 22:47

Breadcat24 · 01/03/2026 22:11

@Flannelfeet Not my fault that is how they make them. So not evil, if I was a witch I would magic them into being actual meat pies

🤣🤣🤣. I actually need to buy one just to try. Abra cadabra....swish, swoosh turn this frey bentos fake meat pie into a massive scottish steak pie 🥧 😋

Sgtmajormummy · 01/03/2026 22:42

In the 70s DF regularly made us Frey Bentos pies for Saturday dinner when DM was at work.
He’d remove the lid, put the pastry component on it to bake in the oven and leave the stew part in the tin to cook uncovered. Then serve, with pastry on top.
I have such bad memories of the Steak & Kidney version that I’ve never attempted to cook one.

Breadcat24 · 01/03/2026 22:11

@Flannelfeet Not my fault that is how they make them. So not evil, if I was a witch I would magic them into being actual meat pies

Flannelfeet · 01/03/2026 14:30

Ifeelsickagain · 27/02/2026 21:04

Evil witch!

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😆 🤣 😂

Flannelfeet · 01/03/2026 14:27

Ifeelsickagain · 27/02/2026 21:00

You take that back!

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😆 🤣 😂

dailyconniptions · 01/03/2026 14:17

BeepBoopBop · 01/03/2026 14:08

FB pies are served upside down as the top pastry is an odd combination of rock hard edges and super delicate flakes that will cover the table and surrounding furniture at the merest hint of cutlery approaching.

Solution, remove tin lid, take warm plate and place upside down on pie tin. Invert, make an incision in the shape of X in the gravy soaked pastry and add squirt of sauce into X.
Surround with Cross & Blackwell baked beans (not that sugary Heinz nonsense) if extra hungry.
Hope this helps.

The tin lid must be removed BEFORE the pie is cooked.

Flannelfeet · 01/03/2026 14:15

Gasbox · 26/02/2026 20:02

Don't want to upset you further OP but I like my pies upside down <ducks for cover> I can explain why if you want?

Soggy pastry 😋.

Although I have never tried a frey bentos pie. Wonder if i have been missing out? 🤔

BeepBoopBop · 01/03/2026 14:08

FB pies are served upside down as the top pastry is an odd combination of rock hard edges and super delicate flakes that will cover the table and surrounding furniture at the merest hint of cutlery approaching.

Solution, remove tin lid, take warm plate and place upside down on pie tin. Invert, make an incision in the shape of X in the gravy soaked pastry and add squirt of sauce into X.
Surround with Cross & Blackwell baked beans (not that sugary Heinz nonsense) if extra hungry.
Hope this helps.

Tryanalogue · 28/02/2026 22:15

Chockenchara · 28/02/2026 20:26

I’m afraid not. The video showed him sitting down to eat it and it was still in its filling-first inverted state.

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Yeah well he’s a git!

Rhaidimiddim · 28/02/2026 20:40

Exactly! That is how they meant to be served. I ate many when I was a lad.

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Chockenchara · 28/02/2026 20:26

InterestedDad37 · 28/02/2026 19:02

Maybe it was one flip from tin to plate (= upside down pie), but they didn't show a second flip onto another plate (= order is restored to the universe).
We can only hope that this was the case!

I’m afraid not. The video showed him sitting down to eat it and it was still in its filling-first inverted state.

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InterestedDad37 · 28/02/2026 19:02

Maybe it was one flip from tin to plate (= upside down pie), but they didn't show a second flip onto another plate (= order is restored to the universe).
We can only hope that this was the case!

DarkEyedSailor · 28/02/2026 18:59

See I know perfectly well what goes into a sausage and I care not a jot, because at least it's being used and not wasted. And I bloody love a sausage.

Tryanalogue · 28/02/2026 18:56

You get it onto the plate upside down, then you turn it over so it looks like a pie.

Vinvertebrate · 28/02/2026 18:53

Chockenchara · 28/02/2026 18:49

You cut round the edge of the pastry lid and lift off. You then spoon (or pour) the filling onto the place and put the pastry lid back on top of the filling. Surely that’s the only civilised way to approach this?

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I will definitely try this next time, but I’m still having the vapours over PP eating it straight out of the tin. What if the metal touches the veg or mash? Meal ruined! <faints>

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Chockenchara · 28/02/2026 18:49

Vinvertebrate · 27/02/2026 17:20

Don’t kill me OP but how else are you meant to get them out of the tin without causing Pie-mageddon?

You cut round the edge of the pastry lid and lift off. You then spoon (or pour) the filling onto the place and put the pastry lid back on top of the filling. Surely that’s the only civilised way to approach this?

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 28/02/2026 09:43

Breadcat24 · 27/02/2026 21:38

I am assuming from earlier reactions you do not want to know how sausages are made

Having read the description of the restructured meat products , I'll pass on the sausage ( Is that "Sausage Surprise" like Jean in Eastenders /)

As a vegetarian of many many years I read all the literature about sausages , I'll wager 90% was made up by militant students .

Though - I can make an excellent Steak Pie ( used to make for DParents ) long slow cooking time and additions like Guinness . I didn't eat it (obvs) but far nicer than you can buy in a tin Much more £ and time consuming though

BlackeyedSusan · 28/02/2026 09:31

You are absolutely utterly unreasonable.

only because now I want a FB pie

thinkingofachange · 28/02/2026 09:29

Chockenchara · 26/02/2026 19:53

I’m sorry, I have noticed a couple of typos, including “Frey” but it’s too late to edit. I blame the raw emotion I feel about the situation.

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TheClangyClunk · 28/02/2026 09:24

MrsChristmasHasResigned · 27/02/2026 21:28

Not see it with FB but when I was in Australia, pies are routinely served flipped over and I never got used to it.

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Well of course, everything is upside down there, Australians have to hold onto stuff otherwise they fall off the bottom of the planet. That's why koala bears hug trees.

Borborygmus · 27/02/2026 22:20

I'm getting on a bit, but I've never heard of FB Pies being served upside down.

Breadcat24 · 27/02/2026 22:14

A chicken pie is quick to do. Leeks if you want them saute chicken until cooked with or without bacon. add chicken stock, simmer for 10 mins. thicken with corn flour, splosh a bit of cream add tarragon if you like it. bung in pie bowl top with pre made pastry.
less than 20 ins prep and then 30mins cook
real food

Do not eat shite

ChalkOrCheese · 27/02/2026 22:13

I haven't eaten one in years but you've reeled me in!

Do people eat them as single serving? Growing up we shared one between three if us (can't remember if it was upside down or not but I vaguely recall the flaky bit on top, so maybe we flipped it to est it like a pie).

Anyway, as an adult, Im now fantasising about this as my dream solo meal, dished up into a large bowl as a meal for one, flaky side down, and loads of veggies around it to dip. A bit like a camembert. Do people do this and is it as good as I'm drooling 🤤 😆 I have to know!

OfAllThePlaces · 27/02/2026 22:11

The man needs to be hunted down, stripped of all garments and marched through to the town square, while his escort slowly rings a bell yelling "shame, shame" as he goes.

I love an FB pie, cheese and inion ones are best. Used to get one in my Boris box every week during lockdown when I was shielding. Was the highlight of my week.

Breadcat24 · 27/02/2026 22:10

@Petrolitis
To be fair they have been making them like this for years- they would probably get complaints if they changed them. Make yourself a stew - slow cook it bund a bit of pre-rolled pastry on