The Yorkshire Smokehouse at Mackenzies near Harrogate is celebrating receiving four gongs at the Great Taste Awards 2022.

More than 14,000 products were put through the competition’s rigorous blind judging process which aims to recognise the best tasting products across the world.

And The Yorkshire Smokehouse at Mackenzies managed to bag four winners at the world’s most coveted food and drink awards.

Their Smoked Yakitori Salmon was awarded a Great Taste 2-star; whilst their Smoked Gin Botanical Salmon, Smoked Mackerel and Smoked Venison were awarded a Great Taste 1-star.

4,078 products were awarded a Great Taste 1-star – ‘food and drink that delivers fantastic flavour,’ 1,237 were awarded a Great Taste 2-star – ‘above and beyond delicious,’ and 241 were awarded a Great Taste 3-star – ‘extraordinarily tasty food and drink.’

Speaking about the hand-cut cured and delicately smoked Yakitori, judges said:

“A stunning aroma of fresh salmon along with rich sweet smoke. The texture… wow… stunning is an understatement!

“The molasses, soy, citrus lime, and ginger flavours work harmoniously with the fish.”

Paul Palmer, owner of The Yorkshire Smokehouse at Mackenzies said:

“We are delighted to have won a Great Taste award for four of our products. It’s a great feeling and I am so proud to be adding the iconic black and gold Great Taste logo to our products.

“This is the second time our products have been recognised for their quality. Our smoked mackerel and smoked venison won Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards last year, so are now double award winners. We’re really pleased.”

Paul added:

“Being recognised with a Great Taste award means so much to independent producers such as us, as it makes all the hard work and determination worth it!

“Great Taste is the most recognised accolade for taste and quality in the food and drink world, so it really is a big win!”

Find out more about Mackenzies Farm Shop and The Yorkshire Smokehouse here.

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