
The Asian influence was spotlighted by the panel, with testers praising the meat for being like a 'classic, spiced, umami-heavy chicken dish in a good quality Japanese restaurant', adding that the pockets of sauce had a great caramelised depth. THIS Isn't Pork Sausages (£3.00 for 6) scored 83/100 coming in second, and were hailed for their rich, meaty and 'marmite-like' flavour.įarmison's Yakitori Chicken Skewers (pictured) were praised for being like a 'classic, spiced, umami-heavy chicken dish in a good quality Japanese restaurant'Įlsewhere, Farmison's Yakitori Chicken Skewers (£10.95 for 4) impressed kebab lovers and scored 85/100. The panel unanimously agreed that the burger was an excellent meat replacement, praising the overall flavour for being well-balanced with a lightly smoky aroma.Ĭo-op GRO The Bhaji Burger (£2.50 for 2), packed with vegetables and bold bhaji spices scored 80/100 as the panel loved the aromaTesco's Plant Chef 6 Cumberland Style Bangerstics at play in the vegan patty.įor those seeking a meat-free sausage, Tesco's Plant Chef 6 Cumberland Style Bangers (£1.75 for 6) scored an impressive 89/100 with the panel commenting on the texture as the perfect balance of melt-in-the-mouth filling and a crispy skin. Meanwhile, the panel also tested 35 meat-free alternatives for vegetarians at summer BBQs.īeyond Meat's The Beyond Burger (£4.00 for 2) took the crown for best meat-free burgers, scoring 86/100.

WINNERS: The Beyond Burger (pictured left) was selected as the best meat-free burger, while Iceland TGI Maple BBQ King Pork Ribs (pictured right) were labelled a 'hero' product

The panel liked the faint hint of chives, which adds freshness to the pork and red Leicester. The sausages have light spicing and a jalapeno tang that builds. Tesco Finest 4 Pork, Cheese & Jalapeno Hot Dogs (£2.60 for 400g), came second scoring 77/100. It was praised for being 'like a decadent cheesy hotdog in one mouthful, perfect for a big white bap'. The panel hailed the 'cheesy notes at the fore, with a touch of smokiness to finish', adding that the BBQ sauce was 'sweet and mouth-watering'. The skinny chipolatas are packed with herbs and black pepper, then topped with a glossy BBQ-style sauce. The supermarket redeemed itself by winning the battle of the bangers with their Bacon & Cheese Sausage Swirl (£4.50 for 300g) which scored 85/100. Testers noted that the burgers had 'a really lovely hit of chilli that pairs well with cheddar', noting that they looked 'indulgent and moreish'. Meanwhile, M&S's Chilli Cheese Beef Burger (£4.50 for 2) came second in the flavoured burgers category with a score of 81/100. WINNER: Tesco's Plant Chef 6 Cumberland Style Bangers (pictured) was chosen as the best meat-free sausage
