Shaws Beetroot & Horseradish Chutney - 290g

Chutney is how Britain rescues a plate of leftovers. A ploughman's, a pork pie, the Sunday joint turning into Monday's sandwiches: there is nearly always a jar on the table, and beetroot with horseradish is the one for people who like their lunch to answer back.

People in Canada go looking for this by name because the pairing is so specific. Once you have had cold beef with a sharp, earthy red chutney beside it, a plain sandwich feels like it has forgotten something.

It comes in a 290g jar, which is a good run of sandwiches or a few cheese boards, depending on who is holding the spoon. Keep it in the cupboard until it is opened, then follow the label. Spread it thin, dollop it beside cold meats, or stir a spoonful into gravy if you are feeling brave.

Shaws make a range of chutneys and relishes, and this jar tends to land in the basket next to a strong cheddar, a pack of oatcakes and whatever crackers survived the last cheese night.