An image of a dish labelled an “Australian delicacy” has divided social media with some praising it while others found it revolting.
The image of an “Australian pig in a blanket” or “devon roll”, which features mashed potato and onion stuffed into a piece of devon (otherwise known as stras) and held together with a tooth pick, was shared to popular Facebook group page Meanwhile in Australia.
The snack was popularised in the last century but many Australians still report tucking into them in 2024.
“Why aren’t these served at kids birthday parties anymore? Who said Australia doesn’t have fine cuisine,” the person behind the image asked.
Social media users had mixed reactions, with some saying they remember the uniquely Australian treat from their childhood while others declared they’d never had it but didn’t feel as though they missed out.
“Got to be honest, I have never had it and am not really drawn to it! It looks absolutely revolting,” one social media user said.
Another added: “Had to have mayo in the mash and onion and the mash was better rough rather than smooth.”
“I remember when my kids were little we had this for dinner one night and it was great lol,” another said.
One social media user commented: “I can honestly say, hand on heart, I’m Aussie and never had one in my life.”
“Some call them pigs in blankets or mashed potatoes and devon rolls either way I love them a must for parties,” a fan commented.
“I had them as a child mum made them for parties and then I made them for my kids parties and they make them for their kids now.”
Another said: “Love them and still make them this way, ‘pig’s in blankets’ is what our parents called them.”
“It was a summer meal at our house. Devon and mashed potato rolls and salad…. yummmmm,” another excited person said.
One commented: “Never heard of it but not feeling at all as though I missed out.”