Black Pudding

Name: Black Pudding
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 cup pinhead oatmeal, soaked; 2 cups pig's blood, strained; 1 cup beef suet, shredded; 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

A traditional savory blood sausage combined with oatmeal, suet, and warm spices, baked then pan-seared to crisp perfection.

100 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup pinhead oatmeal, soaked
2 cups pig's blood, strained
1 cup beef suet, shredded
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Soak 1 cup soaked pinhead oatmeal in boiling water for 30 minutes until softened, then drain excess liquid.
2

In a mixing bowl, combine the drained pinhead oatmeal, 2 cups strained pig's blood, 1 cup shredded beef suet, and 1 cup finely diced yellow onion.
3

Season the mixture with 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings.
4

Pour the mixture into a lined loaf pan and bake at 320°F (160°C) for 1 hour until firm.
5

Verify the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) before removing from the oven.
6

Allow to cool completely, slice into rounds, and pan-fry in a skillet until crisp on the edges.

Questions

Can I make Black Pudding gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup pinhead oatmeal, soaked. Swap the oats for certified gluten-free oats. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Black Pudding keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Black Pudding?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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