Tripe, Drisheen, Crubeens and More…

Tripe, Drisheen, Crubeens
and More...

Immediate Release - April 2021

Cork city was the thriving hub of the meat export industry for many centuries. 

 

Beef and pork were huge trading commodities. From these products came the wealth of offal now famous in the region. Offal was widely embraced by the city population as an affordable alternative to beef and pork joints. Dishes made from offal have long been in the repertoire of the cooks of Cork. Stroll the English Market and Cork’s butchers to find them.

 

Crubeens are pig’s trotters, called Cruibin in old Irish, still enjoyed in many Cork homes and served in some restaurants and gastro pubs.  These delicacies are usually boiled to melting tenderness. Finishing them in the oven gives a crackly outer skin and succulent meat. Pig’s tails, hocks and liver are renowned. 

 

Tripe has been in the Cork diet for four centuries. Beef tripe comes from the stomach, usually slow cooked in milk with onions. 

 

Drisheen is unique to Cork, a sausage of beef and sheep’s blood often served with tripe.

 

 

 

Visit Our Shop

 

 

Buy A Voucher

 

 

Explore & Book

Food & Drink Experiences

  • Luxury Overnight Stay and Afternoon Tea for Two at the Grand Central Hotel

    What You’ll Get Luxury overnight accommodation for 2 in the Grand Central Hotel Belfast, including afternoon tea in the Observatory – ‘Irelands highest cocktail bar’ Stay in a Deluxe Bedroom with views over the city, and enjoy a full Irish...
  • Wild Atlantic Distillery Tour & Tasting

    What You’ll Get Witness the magic of distilling with a visit to Wild Atlantic Distillery located in the north-west of Ireland. Brian and Jim, your hosts will give you a warm welcome with a complimentary drink waiting at your arrival. Following this,...
  • Wild Atlantic Distillery Cocktail Class

    What You’ll Get You’ll be welcomed with a famous Wild Atlantic Irish Gin Bramble before being guided through the wonderful world of mixology with this fun and fantastic experience. You’ll learn how to make the perfect gin cocktail that...