MINERS Mix TRADITIONAL Northeast of England Sandwich

The Miners' Mix Sandwich is a traditional staple from the coal mining communities of Northeast England, designed to sustain miners during long, physically demanding shifts. Featuring stotty bread, a soft, thick regional bread, it was filled with simple yet hearty ingredients like ham, corned beef, cheese, and pickles. These sandwiches were durable, affordable, and easy to carry, often wrapped in cloth or paper. The sturdy fillings—sometimes leftovers—ensured miners had energy-packed meals that could last through the day. Typically packed by wives or mothers, the Miners' Mix was more than just food; it served as a comforting connection to home. Over time, the sandwich became a symbol of the region’s resilience, hard work, and community spirit. Variations included pease pudding, a savory split pea spread, or leftover roast meats, depending on what was available, making it a versatile and beloved regional tradition that endures today.. 👇 RECIPE BELOW 🙏 SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL 🙏 I want to say thank you for all the support I received. It really helps with running this channel and sourcing ingredients for the recipes. Thank you to all of you - everyone who has bought a coffee (or more). A huge thank you to all the channel patrons.❤️ Mamalil Stephanie Mc John Baird Franz Domurath Kim Kayoda Richard Harris Don Jackson John Clinton Marriage Chrissy Kana Sherri Wilson Ken Oldham Stephen Short Glenn Kelly Wayne Taylor Adrian Bartoli Joanne Brown Elizabeth e.behrendt Adam Conolly Mary Palmer Patricia Dooley Mary Eaton Sharon Wills Christopher Beattie Carol Andrew Bethany Goldy Eve Adams Bobbi Nan Rinker Heather Torrey Kathe Mayer Dmitry Stillermann Vanessa Walker Dana Fringer Derrick Lewis Budgieboy Jeana Dana Fringer Kathleen Hayes John Kennington John Baldwin L J Ribar Sharla Hulsey Doug & Sunny Olsen Debbie Evans Jean Buckley Julie Rimmer-Hunter Harry Bond Chris Matheson Back the Blue Tez Brennan Mary F If you would like Support:   / backyard_chef   MY BUY ME A COFFEE PAGE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/backyard... Remember, when following a recipe, you must taste the dish as you go along. All recipes may require some adjustments to suit your personal preferences. These recipes are complete and make for great foundations you can tailor. I hope you enjoy cooking as much as I do. Taking Cooking food back to basics. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/backyar... NEW FACEBOOK PAGE   / backyardchefscasualkitchen   Corned Beef, Onion, Tomato, and Egg Miners' Mix Sandwich Ingredients: 4 slices of stotty bread (or thick, rustic bread)    • STOTTIE Cake  STOTTY  TRADITIONAL bread fr...   200g corned beef, thinly sliced    • The ULTIMATE Homemade CORNED BEEF: Ditch t...   2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon butter or mustard (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste Pickles or chutney (optional) Original Miners' Mix Sandwich Ingredients: 4 slices of stotty bread (or thick, hearty bread like sourdough)    • STOTTIE Cake  STOTTY  TRADITIONAL bread fr...   150g ham or corned beef (can use leftover roast meats)    • The ULTIMATE Homemade CORNED BEEF: Ditch t...   100g strong cheddar cheese, sliced or grated 4 pickled onions or 2 gherkins, sliced 1 tablespoon mustard (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste Butter for spreading (optional) Quick Pickled Onions Recipe Ingredients: 1 large red onion (or 2 small), thinly sliced 1 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Optional flavorings: 1 garlic clove, smashed 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 bay leaf #minersmix #backyardchef PRIVACY POLICY and FULL DISCLOSURE: Rik participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program (UK). DISCLAIMER: Please note that the product links included in this video contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you click one of the links and make a purchase. This is at NO extra cost to you, and it will assist me in maintaining my channel and creating more videos. I appreciate your support. Thank you for considering using these links.