Need lunch inspiration? As part of Heinz’ All-Ireland Sandwich competition, the public has nominated 32 different food producers
For many, All-Ireland Sunday brings back memories of ham sandwiches enjoyed en route to Dublin, with maybe a bag of chips on the way home if you’re in a celebratory mood.
With that in mind, this summer launched the Heinz Seriously Good Mayonnaise All-Ireland Sandwich competition, asking the public to nominate their favourite Irish food producers making the best sandwich ingredients.
Chosen by David Adams, Head of Heinz Ireland and food writer Dee Laffan, the final recipe for the nation’s favourite sandwich has been released ahead of the All-Ireland final on Saturday, 11 September.
This list packs a punch, with 32 delicious products that will have you looking forward to lunchtime.
32 delicious sandwich fillings:
- St. Tola Divine, a spreadable version of the award-winning goats cheese representing Co. Clare
- Gubbeen Farmhouse Cheese, representing Co. Cork
- Sourdough bread from Emilie’s Bakehouse, representing Co. Kerry
- Irish butter from Glenstal Foods, representing Co. Limerick
- Mature Cheese and Red Onion crisps from O’Donnells Crisps, representing Co. Tipperary
- Blaa from Walsh’s Bakehouse, representing Co. Waterford
- Cheddar from Coolattin Cheddar, representing Co. Carlow
- Cucumbers from Welgro Produce, representing Dublin
- Chilli jam from Gibney’s Preserves, representing Co. Kildare
- Smoked trout pâté from Goatsbridge Trout Farm, representing Co. Kilkenny
- Microgreens from Edmundburry Greens, representing Co. Laois
- Honey roast ham from Herterich Artisan Meats, representing Co. Longford
- Sourdough bread from The Home Bakery, representing Co. Louth
- Organic lettuce from Meade Farm, representing Co. Meath
- Shaved New York-style pastrami from Carrolls of Tullamore, representing Co. Offaly
- Turkey slices from Green Farm Fine Foods, representing Co. Westmeath
- Tomatoes from Wexford Tomatoes, representing Co. Wexford
- Salami from Guastalla, representing Co. Wicklow
- Smoke roasted organic salmon from North Coast Smokehouse, representing Co. Antrim
- Onion jam from Burren Balsamics, representing Co. Armagh
- Drumlin garlic cheese from Corleggy Cheeses, representing Co. Cavan
- Crispy onions from Scotts Crispy Onions, representing Co. Londonderry
- Wild Irish tuna from Shines Seafood, representing Co. Donegal
- Black garlic butter from Abernethy Butter, representing Co. Down
- Fresh free range eggs from Cavanagh Eggs, representing Co. Fermanagh
- Mushrooms from Monaghan Mushrooms, representing Co. Monaghan
- Bresola from Ispini Charcuterie, representing Co. Tyrone
- Salad leaves from An Garraí Glas, representing Co. Galway
- Boxty from McNiffe’s Bakery, representing Co. Leitrim
- Sea salt from Achill Island Sea Salt, representing Co. Mayo
- Sundried tomatoes from Ballagh Farm Shop, representing Co. Roscommon
- Hummus from Sweet Beat, representing Co. Sligo
As well as the competition, Heinz [Seriously] Good Mayonnaise also launched a new limited-edition bottle for the summer – Heinz [Seriously] Good Mayo for Sam.
Linking to the well-known saying ‘Mayo for Sam’ slogan, referring to the Co. Mayo football team’s quest for the cup, the new bottle was launched to mark the 70th anniversary of Co. Mayo’s last win at the All-Ireland Final in 1951.
If Mayo fans haven’t gotten a bottle already, there’s still time to grab a bottle for €3 at heinztohome.ie.