" I do n’t empathise how the great unwashed can detest on this . It ’s a chef-d’oeuvre . "

In a recent Reddit post shared tor/AskUK, site useru/Spiritual_Phase7310asked, “What British food will you always defend?” Here are some of the most-upvoted responses:

1.“Yorkshire pudding.”

2.“Baked beans. Americans love to mock them but they are a great comfort food and can be eaten at any meal. They are so versatile too.”

3.“Sunday roast. It’s a god-tier meal on every level.”

4.“Crumpets.”

5.“Full English breakfast.”

6.“Black pudding.”

7.“Cornish pasties.”

8.“Fish and chips.”

9.“I’m American and I will defend Marmite and butter on toast!”

10.“Crisp sandwiches.”

11.“Chip sandwiches are even better.”

12.“Scones with clotted cream.”

13.“Haggis.”

14.“Scotch eggs! I’d give my life in defence of those eggy, sausage-y creations.”

15.“Mushy peas, the brighter the better.”

16.“Toad in the hole.”

17.“Staffordshire oatcakes with bacon and cheese.”

18.“Pie barm (pie sandwich).”

19.“Fish finger sandwich.”

Shout out tor/AskUKandu/Spiritual_Phase7310for having this discussion.

Note : submission have been redact for distance and/or clarity .

A tray of freshly baked Yorkshire puddings, golden and puffed up, ready to be served

A close-up view of baked beans in tomato sauce

A plate of food with roast chicken, gravy, mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, carrots, broccoli, and roasted potatoes

A crumpet with a dollop of butter on top sits on a white plate

A plate filled with a traditional English breakfast: fried eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, black pudding, mushrooms, and a hash brown

Sliced blood sausage on a wooden cutting board with a knife and fresh herbs in the background

A close-up view of a baked pastry filled with spiced apple and meat filling, displayed on parchment paper over a wooden surface

Fish and chips meal in a takeaway container featuring two pieces of fried fish on a bed of fries

Two slices of toast with a spread on a white plate

Person holding and about to eat a sandwich filled with potato chips. The person's face is partially visible, showing a smile

A sandwich bun filled with thick-cut french fries

A plate of scones with raisins, accompanied by small bowls of strawberry jam and clotted cream

A serving of haggis on a dark wooden plate with a fork next to it, placed on a woven mat with two glasses in the background

Close-up of a halved Scotch egg, with a soft-boiled egg yolk spilling out of the breaded sausage wrapping onto a wooden cutting board

A bowl of mashed green peas with a pat of butter on top, placed on a green fabric napkin on a wooden surface

A plate with a dish of four sausages baked in a Yorkshire pudding. A knife and fork are placed beside the plate

Plate with two fried eggs, bacon strips, and two rolled pancakes garnished with chopped herbs

A meat pie inside a bread roll, placed on a white surface, creating a pie sandwich

Two slices of bread with fish sticks and tartar sauce on a foam plate