Branston Mediterranean Tomato Chutney - 290g

Chutney has a permanent seat at the British table. It is what goes next to the cheese, under the ham, beside the cold leftovers on a Monday. Branston has been part of that furniture for generations, and this tomato one is the brand in a lighter mood.

People in Canada go looking for it because a jar of anything with Branston on the label tastes like a pub lunch back home. The sandwich you used to have on a Saturday, the board you shared with a pint. A familiar name in the cupboard does a lot of quiet work.

It comes in a 290g jar, which is a good few sandwiches' worth, or one very generous cheese board. Unopened, it sits happily in the pantry. Once it is open, check the label for how to keep it. Use it cold with cheese and meats, or stir a spoonful into a toastie or a burger.

If the original Branston Pickle is already in your fridge, this makes a cheerful neighbour for it. A wedge of mature Cheddar, some crusty bread and both jars on the table, and lunch has sorted itself out.