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Jersey Royals

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tanith Thu 28-May-26 14:50:19

I’m talking about genuine Jersey Royal, loose, grubby with soil and you can practically rub the skin off ( I don't just scrub and boil). Tescos come in plastic bags and I’ve looked on line but can’t seem to find any.
So where can I get them? Anyone seen them? Even our farm shop don’t do them.

SpinDriftCoastal Thu 28-May-26 14:57:40

Check out this website jerseyroyal.co.uk. They may be able to tell you if there are any Jersey farmers who export individually.

Wheniwasyourage Thu 28-May-26 14:58:36

We found them on holiday recently in a Waitrose in Milngavie but they were quite big. We like them when they are small, loose and grubby. They tasted good, but I don't think they're as nice as they used to be. Am I getting old?

MissAdventure Thu 28-May-26 15:04:32

Market type stalls usually sell them, unless you're an online shopper only.

We have grocery stall on Fridays and Saturdays here, and they often sell off a big bowl full for a pound.

I think some people are put off ny the look of them, but they're delicious!

I've had the tesco ones, amd tjey were pretty good.

jusnoneed Thu 28-May-26 15:05:39

I saw some in Lidls last week, small pack which was expensive and thay were like marbles. I bought my usual Alexandra salad potatoes instead.

I don't think they taste as good as they did years ago wither Wheniwasyourage.

Aveline Thu 28-May-26 15:05:52

I got mine in M&S

JaneJudge Thu 28-May-26 15:07:44

ocado do daylesford organic jersey royals but they are expensive

tanith Thu 28-May-26 15:34:35

I agree they don’t taste earthy like they used to. jusnoneed if they come in a pack no thankyou they have to be loose. I will try on Saturday at the Charter market in town and look in Marks too. Thanks

pably15 Thu 28-May-26 15:39:23

we used to love them, but over the years they just don't seem to taste the same...maybe it's my taste buds ,

REKA Thu 28-May-26 15:44:01

jersey-royals.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21223739169&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz9_QBhD_ARIsADnSCfAlAE1r1dislU5CA0P9I4xh1ovL61XiwnVYbB-WJgNWlzldIZQQcucaAjANEALw_wcB

Link looks weird but totally fine. But it's for Richardson Jerseys, we get them from there . Just like we used to get, absolutely delicious. A tad pricey but well worth it. Fast delivery as well

Boz Thu 28-May-26 15:45:21

They are everywhere but at a price, so not as many in stock as there used to be.