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.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Black Pudding at?

For Black Pudding, the oven is set to 320 F (about 160 C) in step 4. The longest stretch at that heat is 1 hour, in step 4. The target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for allspice in Black Pudding?

The entry for Black Pudding calls for 1/2 tsp ground allspice. In its place: Equal parts ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

Can I make Black Pudding gluten-free?

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

Is Black Pudding keto-friendly?

A serving of Black Pudding carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

Can I start Black Pudding the day before?

Yes. Step 1 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Soak 1 cup soaked pinhead oatmeal in boiling water for 30 minutes until softened, then drain excess liquid." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 2 when you are ready to finish.

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