Can you still get long life bacon/potato saute anywhere?

[DinkleDoo]

You used to be able to buy a long life pouch of bacon, sliced potato and possibly egg that was a student staple and great for camping. I remember it being available in Sainsburys and possibly M&S - called something like farmhouse brunch or breakfast saute. I think there might also have been a corned beef hash version too.

It came in a flat vacuum packed silver pouch that was in a box with a photo of lovely browned sliced potatoes, crispy bits of bacon that didn’t really reflect reality but all the same, it was useful, filling and easy to store.

I can’t find it anywhere and it would be perfect for my son’s DofE expedition.

Has anyone seen anything like this anywhere recently?

You can get it in Lidl during Swiss week - sometimes they have it left over on the randoms shelf a couple of weeks later. I stash the plain one 😉

Oh wow, that’s great info. Thanks @PauliesWalnuts .

How often do Lidl do Swiss week?

That sounds like military ration packs. I’ve not seen them in a supermarket but they're easily available online. You’ll find a lot expedition suppliers and preppers.

You can always get it in Aldi, in the chiller section.

groceries.aldi.co.uk/en-GB/p-inspired-cuisine-chilled-pan-fried-potatoes-500g/4088600122410

I think the Sainsbury’s one was called bacon brunch last time I got it.

Yes that’s exactly what it was like, but long life and sold with all the canned meat.

Thanks!

Definitely the Aldi version - it's sold year round. It nor ally has a best before date of a month or two so does last a long time.

I know exactly what you mean, it was in a slim black box - used to take it away in horsebox when at events.

sadly not been able to find it for a few years now.

Dh got some from Home Bargains or B&M (sorry can't remember which) relatively recently for a camping trip.

I was going to say aldi. In fact you've inspired me to go and get some.

Think Waitrose do one.

I used to love this. Haven’t seen it for years. 😢

Try home bargains, I regularly see it there

Yes, I got some in Home Bargains a few weeks ago - major comfort food for DH who remembers it fondly from DofE hikes and the like

Home Bargains sell it here too , Longlife with the pasta and noodle aisle items .

Waitrose used to sell it

I buy it in Home Bargains and sometimes Lidl have it. We usually get it for camping trips.

I know what you mean - it’s vanished!

Waitrose did one but that’s gone too.

The Aldi one is the nearest but requires refrigeration and isn’t as long-lasting.

Any supermarket in Germany if you happen to visit any time!

Sainsbury's.

It was a Sainsbury's own brand thing, the one I remember. It was amazing, I lived on them as a teen/student

@DinkleDoo feels like every couple of months. Apparently it’s Greek week next week. Keep a look out in their online magazine - they publicise them in there.

Amazing - thanks everyone, I will take a look in homebargains and have subscribed to the Lidl newsletter.

This has been driving me nuts for the past year or so. I used to buy both the Sainsbury's one, and the Waitrose one. I did stock up just before it disappeared from Waitrose as it was on offer, but I've only got a couple left.

I've planned a trip to Home Bargains now.

I've been eating the Sainsbury's one since the 90's, was absolutely gutted it was discontinued for some reason, no one ever seemed to know it existed, so I'm glad others found it tasty too. I'm really craving it today, the Aldi one looks more fried than soft, sauted potatoes though? I'm debating a trip, but I don't know if they will satisfy my urge.