I heard that Hendersons were closing shop after all these years and that the recipe was going to be made public. Can anyone confirm this?

No mention of that at http://www.hendersonsrelish.com/

This is one of those urban myths that appears from time to time.

I am reliably informed that it is not true!

Thank goodness for that I thought I might have to get a 44 gallon drum shipped out

I hope the recipe doesn't go public.
My friends in Canada and America love the stuff as much as I do so I send them a bottle every so often.

I love it!
On stews and soups
it can't be beaten.
It's always a favourite
at our family
table.

Sx

Originally posted by Spangle
I love it!
On stews and soups
it can't be beaten.
It's always a favourite
at our family
table.

Sx

damn, should have it on my stew this evening!:( ;)

Originally posted by bassman-x
damn, should have it on my stew this evening!:( ;)

I used to use Henderson's as a marinade but my wife is allergic to it so have to add it just as a relish afterwards.

Fancy being born and bred in Sheffield and being allergic to the best replish in the world Sheffield own Henderson's.

Jubby

For a Sheffielder, this sort of thing is simply not acceptable.

;)

What is Henderson's Relish?


Though similar in appearance to a Worcestershire sauce, Henderson’s Relish is unique in its aroma and flavour. It can be used both as a sauce on meat dishes, pies, fish, chips and as a cooking ingredient in casseroles, pasta dishes, soups and marinades.

Unlike other comparable sauces, the relish is also suitable for vegetarians.

The special mix of spices are blended together with our secret recipe and a special sauce is made. The way in which the sauce is blended is still a closely guarded secret and at least once a year a rumour sweeps Sheffield that the owner is retiring and taking the secret recipe with him. Upon hearing this supermarket shelves are cleared as people stock up on their favourite sauce. Fortunately all these rumours are unfounded and Hendersons is going as strong as ever.

http://www.hendersonsrelish.com/content/relish.htm

What is Henderson's Relish?

From the horse's mouth:
http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=959

I notice they have started producing the football labels again. I noticed a Sheffield Wednesday label the other day.

It's fantastic stuff, it is. I don't think I could manage a pie without it. It's also great on crisps.

I never realised until a while ago that is was a proper SHeffield thing. I thought always having a bottle was the norm :p

cuming from leeds iv no isea wot the stuff is but it sounds tasty. must get sum next time im in sheff

Originally posted by escafeld
I heard that Hendersons were closing shop after all these years and that the recipe was going to be made public. Can anyone confirm this?

What's more likely is that they will be persuaded to move out of their premises by the University, and move to a modern industrial unit somewhere.

The owner would not take the secret with him, he would sell the company with the secret.
The new owner would then keep the secret until he departs with it.
Have to have a look at the finances see if i can buy it.

Hmm never mind.:(

We had our neighbours around for a drink yesterday, and their daughter brought her new boyfriend (he's is from Birmingham and came up for the weekend) around with her.

I gave him a bottle of Henderson's Relish before he went home today to educate his and his family's taste buds.

Originally posted by Sam Miguel
We had our neighbours around for a drink yesterday, and their daughter brought her new boyfriend (he's is from Birmingham and came up for the weekend) around with her.

I gave him a bottle of Henderson's Relish before he went home today to educate his and his family's taste buds.


Did ya tell him what its for,dont want him drinking it and giving us a bad name.

Yes, upon presentation of the bottle, I gave a speech on the usefulosities of this wonderful sauce-of-sauces and suggested many tried and trusted ways to enjoy its dark, welcoming flavour.

He knows. Don't worry.

Originally posted by Cycleracer
The owner would not take the secret with him, he would sell the company with the secret.
The new owner would then keep the secret until he departs with it.
Have to have a look at the finances see if i can buy it.

Hmm never mind.:(

Its a family owned company it will get passed down the line of heirship

I think Henderson's Relish is the most overrated substance in the whole of South Yorkshire.

Originally posted by Sidla
I think Henderson's Relish is the most overrated substance in the whole of South Yorkshire.

Not a fan then?

Sidla...are you insane ! Henderson's Relish is the business. It is the best sauce known to man and I could not survive on this planet without it. As you all say..'it is lovely on pies and in stews' but have tasted it in spag bol? YUM! When you have added your red wine and have then made the stock, add a generous amount and simmer. OMG!!!! HEAVEN!!

Is it true that in the past the steel workers around sheffield used to drink it from the bottle while on breaks etc ?

I got talking to someone in the bankers draft while queuing at the bar about "hendo's" (he worked there) and how it was nice to drink and gives a bigger kick than vodka :lol:

Originally posted by PENGUIN
Is it true that in the past the steel workers around sheffield used to drink it from the bottle while on breaks etc ?
heh hendo's
I hope the other storys wasnt also true about the really mad hendo's lovers weaning there young'uns on it. Although it could explain a few things.