The town of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire became the powerhouse and the peak pork pie producer due to a combination of factors but most notably they had all of the quality ingredients on their doorstep and knew how to use them to their fullest. Also, it is said that during major fox hunts in the area during the 1800's the pie gained notoriety when the upper classes were exposed to them.
This pork pie is grey as it is made from uncured meat which is diced not minced, the pastry is hand formed and they are baked free standing which gives it the sides the characteristic bowing out look.
All these characteristics which have caused this variant to dominate the others have been protected as of 2008, yes it has joined Champagne, Parma ham and Cognac.
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