The puzzle element of this cache will become clear once you find the container. As stated above, everything you need to open the container and access the log can be found in this listing, and is viewable on whichever device you are using. You do not need to do any preparation beforehand.
PLEASE DO NOT post photos of the cache container. I will delete any photos showing the container, as I don't want it spoilt for others who come afterwards. Thank you.
Finally, you'll need to bring your own pen or pencil, as there isn't one in the cache, and you do need to sign the log to claim the find.
The area is synonymous with Pork Pies so I thought I would place a cache in celebration of them.
The Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Association is a group of pork pie manufacturers in the Melton Mowbray area of England. The association was set up in 1998 with the aim of helping to protect the Melton Mowbray pork pie recipe.
Ingredients
For the pastry
- 150g/7oz lard
- 50ml/2fl oz milk
- 50ml/2fl oz water
- 450g/1lb plain flour, plus extra for dusting
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 free-range egg, beaten, for brushing
For the pork jelly
- 900g/2lb pork bones
- 2 pig's trotters
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, peeled, chopped
- 2 sticks celery, chopped
- 1 bouquet garni (bay, thyme, parsley; tied together with string)
- ½ tbsp black peppercorns
For the pie filling
- 400g/14oz shoulder of pork, finely chopped
- 55g/2oz pork belly, skin removed, minced
- 55g/2oz lean bacon, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
In 1999 the association, a group of seven local manufacturers, applied to the EU to have their products categorised as having Protected Geographical Indication, to ensure that only pies made in an area around Melton Mowbray could use the Melton Mowbray name.
A large food corporation, tried to prevent this move over the usage of "Melton Mowbray" on the wrappings of its own pork pies. However the move against the new requirements was dismissed by the High Court. The PGI application was finally granted on 4 April 2008 and the PGI status came into effect in July 2009.
The name Melton Mowbray can now only be applied to uncured pork-filled pies cooked without supporting hoops and made within a 10.8 square mile (28 square kilometre) zone around the town. Permissible ingredients are fresh pork (pies must be at least 30% meat), shortening (usually lard), pork gelatine or stock, wheat flour, water, salt and spices (predominantly pepper). Artificial colours, flavours and preservatives are not allowed.
Prior to PGI status coming into effect, the large food corporation announced that their factory at Trowbridge in Wiltshire would close with the loss of 400 jobs. Production of the (mainly Melton Mowbray branded) pies was transferred to Nottingham, which is inside the area in which Melton Mowbray pies can be made under the PGI rules.