In Praise of Fray Bentos

[Reynard]

We had a good giggle in the World Cup thread about that one LOL

 

[Silverado]

I know it's probably a bit weird, but I love 'em.
Brings back childhood memories everytime I have one.
Any other afficianados?
Comfort food and only £1 a throw.
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i love them too, actually this is quite sad, but I contacted fray Bentos a couple of years ago as I was finding it difficult to open the tin and yes, they are lethal especially when the tin opener gives up and I have been forced to prise open the lid with a screw driver ......well after praising fray bentos i received nowt...absolutely nothing..but I still love em.

 

[classic33]

i love them too, actually this is quite sad, but I contacted fray Bentos a couple of years ago as I was finding it difficult to open the tin and yes, they are lethal especially when the tin opener gives up and I have been forced to prise open the lid with a screw driver ......well after praising fray bentos i received nowt...absolutely nothing..but I still love em.

You need a better tin opener.

 

[classic33]

i love them too, actually this is quite sad, but I contacted fray Bentos a couple of years ago as I was finding it difficult to open the tin and yes, they are lethal especially when the tin opener gives up and I have been forced to prise open the lid with a screw driver ......well after praising fray bentos i received nowt...absolutely nothing..but I still love em.

You need a better tin opener. Either of these maybe

Never failed to open one using one of these
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Fray Bentos recommend can opener now on my Xmas prezzie list

https://www.brabantia.com/uk/can-opener-with-metal-handle-white/

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[Accy cyclist]

I contacted fray Bentos a couple of years ago as I was finding it difficult to open the tin

They must know that their tins are very difficult to open. Why can't they just put ring pull openings on?!

 

[classic33]

They must know that their tins are very difficult to open. Why can't they just put ring pull openings on?!

Or the key that you wind round the edge of the can?

 

[classic33]

They must know that their tins are very difficult to open. Why can't they just put ring pull openings on?!

They have thought about it...
"Moving to a ring pull lid has been considered, however due to the surface area and force required to lift the lid, this may result in serious injury to the consumer. This has been discounted as a potential solution."

 

[Reynard]

They have thought about it...
"Moving to a ring pull lid has been considered, however due to the surface area and force required to lift the lid, this may result in serious injury to the consumer. This has been discounted as a potential solution."

Namely, people punching themselves in the face when the lid finally releases from the rest of the tin...

 

[classic33]

Namely, people punching themselves in the face when the lid finally releases from the rest of the tin...

Not to mention spilling the contents!

 

[Threevok]

Of course, you do know that, if you cook them without opening, they eventually open themselves.

You do need to clean the oven afterwards
all except the glass door
you'll need to sweep that up

 

[Reynard]

Of course, you do know that, if you cook them without opening, they eventually open themselves.

You do need to clean the oven afterwards
all except the glass door
you'll need to sweep that up

 

[Reynard]

Is this a "Serving Suggestion"?

I think it might be the "extra crunchy" version.

 

[classic33]

I think it might be the "extra crunchy" version.

It's safety glass!

 

[classic33]

Of course, you do know that, if you cook them without opening, they eventually open themselves.

You do need to clean the oven afterwards all except the glass door you'll need to sweep that up

Or spend a while cleaning the aftermath up, and no dinner.

Used at work to open them, never failed.

The only problem we ever had was when someone put one in the oven(Industrial paint baking type) without first removing the lid. He'd no dinner that day.

 

[Dirk]

Difficult decision for tomorrow.
Do I break out the BBQ at the caravan, or do I hit the onboard stock of FB pies?
Hmmm.