Why is a pork pie also known as a growler ?

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Why is a pork pie also known as a growler ?

It's a slang term used mainly in Yorkshire.

2007-03-16 05:30:28 · 3 answers · asked by Chris P 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

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Never heard this name but having looked everywhere, can't find the reason - sorry!

2007-03-16 05:44:30 · answer #1 · answered by Kate J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Why is a man's hat with a low flat crown and a flexible brim called porkpie hat?
maybe growler has to d with do growling. maybe porks grow when they a butchered. lol

2007-03-16 12:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by Cister 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

please tell me what is pork pie? I am from southern usa and have not heard that before.

2007-03-16 12:38:23 · answer #3 · answered by dinkylynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋