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+====== English West Midlands Cuisine ======
+==== Birmingham Balti ====
+A curry cooked and served in a steel "balti bowl," originating from Birmingham’s famous Balti Triangle. [([[https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/story-behind-balti-birmingham-uk|National Geographic]])]
+==== Faggots and Peas ====
+A Black Country classic: savory meatballs made from offal and pork, served with mushy peas and rich gravy. [([[https://www.thespruceeats.com/classic-british-faggots-recipe-435283|The Spruce Eats]])]
+==== Pork Scratchings ====
+Crunchy fried pork rind, seasoned with salt, a traditional Black Country pub snack. [([[https://www.facebook.com/groups/dullmensclub/posts/1916785478977984/|Facebook]])]
+==== Coventry Godcakes ====
+Puff pastry triangles filled with mincemeat, traditionally given as New Year’s gifts. [([[https://www.countryliving.com/uk/food-drink/a64442501/coventry-god-cakes-recipe/|Country Living]])]
+==== Shrewsbury Biscuits ====
+Crisp, buttery biscuits flavored with lemon zest, dating back to Tudor times. [([[https://greatbritishrecipes.com/shrewsbury-biscuits/|Great British Recipes]])]
+==== Staffordshire Oatcakes ====
+Savory oat-based pancakes, filled with cheese, bacon, or sausage—different from Derbyshire’s version. [([[https://moorlandseater.com/staffordshire-oatcakes-recipe/|Moorlands Eater]])]
+==== Groaty Pudding ====
+A slow-cooked Black Country dish made with beef, leeks, onions, and soaked groats (hulled oats). [([[https://justafewrecipes.wordpress.com/2018/11/04/groaty-pudding/|Just A Few Recipes]])]
+==== Brummie Bacon Cakes ====
+Savory flatbreads made with flour, lard, and bacon pieces, cooked on a griddle. [([[https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/brummie-bacon-cakes|Good Food]])]
+==== Herefordshire Cider Roast Pork ====
+Pork roasted with local cider, highlighting the region’s strong cider-making tradition. [([[https://feastingisfun.com/2016/05/slow-roasted-cider-pork/|Feasting is Fun]])]
+==== Ludlow Sausages ====
+Artisan sausages from the historic market town of Ludlow, often spiced or flavored with herbs. [([[https://anothergenericsite.wordpress.com/2010/07/26/so-what-is-ludlow-sausage-i-hear-you-ask/|Another Generic Site]])]
+==== Shropshire Blue Cheese ====
+A rich, tangy blue cheese with an orange color, often considered a rival to Stilton. [([[https://www.ksfromagerie.au/blogs/news/stilton-vs-shropshire-blue|KS Fromagerie]])]
+==== Birmingham Curry Goat ====
+Reflecting Caribbean influences in the city, this slow-cooked spiced goat curry is a local favorite. [([[https://www.africanbites.com/jamaican-curry-goat/|African Bites]])]
+==== Black Country Grey Peas and Bacon ====
+A hearty dish of grey peas (similar to pigeon peas) stewed with onions and bacon. [([[https://www.littlesugarsnaps.com/grey-peas-and-bacon/|Little Sugar Snaps]])]
+==== Staffordshire Lobby ====
+A warming stew of meat, potatoes, and root vegetables, similar to Lancashire hotpot, eaten by potters and miners. [([[https://www.thecrazykitchen.co.uk/2015/10/staffordshire-lobby-beef-stew.html|The Crazy Kitchen]])]
+==== Lardy Cake (West Midlands style) ====
+A sweet, rich bread made with lard, dried fruit, sugar, and spices, once common in Shropshire villages. [([[https://www.daringgourmet.com/lardy-cake/|The Daring Gourmet]])]
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