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I have a family recipe for Plum Pudding that goes back several generations and I have always substituted Crisco for the suet with no problems.
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What is the definition of plum pudding in A Christmas Carol?
A rich boiled or steamed pudding made with flour, suet, raisins, currants, citron, and spices.
What is the British equivalent to crisco?
Vegetable suet.
What is a plum pudding?
In the U.K. plum pudding is also called Christmas pudding since it is served with Christmas dinner. Believe it or not, it contains NO PLUMS! Plums used to be the term used for raisins. The pudding has a lot of dried fruit in it held together by egg and suet and sometimes moistened by molasses and flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and other spices. The pudding is aged for a month or longer -- that's because they drench it in alcohol. My grandma used to say it was too drunk to spoil. She would wrap it well, put it in the pantry and leave it there for an entire year, or until she got the hankering for some "pud".
Why is fat used in Christmas pudding instead of oil?
Recipes for Christmas pudding usually call for suet. "Regular" fat or oil melts pretty easily (at low temperature). Suet, the solid fat from beef or mutton, won't melt until up around 70 degrees or so. The suet, which is used as a binder for the other ingredients, won't liquify and run all over at steaming and serving time. Bon appétit!
What is plum pudding?
In the U.K. plum pudding is also called Christmas pudding since it is served with Christmas dinner. Believe it or not, it contains NO PLUMS! Plums used to be the term used for raisins. The pudding has a lot of dried fruit in it held together by egg and suet and sometimes moistened by molasses and flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and other spices. The pudding is aged for a month or longer -- that's because they drench it in alcohol. My grandma used to say it was too drunk to spoil. She would wrap it well, put it in the pantry and leave it there for an entire year, or until she got the hankering for some "pud".
Is Spotted Dick really a type of pudding or is that a joke?
Yes it is really a type of pudding. It is a steamed suet pudding that has dried fruit giving it a spotted appearance and is a standard part of English meals.
What can you use instead of suet pastry?
Make the pastry using shortening, instead of lard.
Can you use shortening for suet bird food?
No...especially if you are making pudding, butter or shortening melt at a low temp and you will have a heavy, greasy result
What is White Pudding?
White pudding or Oatmeal Pudding is a meat dish popular in the north-east of England, Scotland, Ireland, as well as Newfoundland. It is also consumed in Cornwall, where it is known as Hog's Pudding. It is very similar to black pudding, but does not include blood. Consequentially, it consists of pork meat and fat, suet, bread, and oatmeal formed into the shape of a large sausage. Earlier versions (pre-1990) often had brain matter (sheep) added as a binding agent. In Scotland, White pudding can also be known as Mealy Pudding. It consists of suet, oatmeal, onions and spices. Scottish white pudding does not contain meat. Many versions are suitable for vegetarians, in that they contain no animal fat, vegetable fat being used instead. The pudding may be cooked whole, or cut into slices and fried. It is an important feature of the traditional Irish breakfast. White pudding (as well as its black and red relatives) is also served battered at chip shops in Scotland as an alternative to fish (see fish and chips). When served this way, accompanied by chips, it is known as a White Pudding Supper. In Scotland, it is also a traditional companion to mince and tatties.
Can margarine substitute for lard in homemade suet?
No: Suet is firm even at room temperature, while most margarines will be too soft to hold any shape. you really can't make homemade suet, per se. Suet is suet. If you are using this to feed to birds, PLEASE do not use margarine: it's an artifically thickened product that could be very bad for the birds. It's chemically alterated to be thick and there are already questions over its safety for humans. Birds need the nice fats in real suet in the winter because it helps build their body fat and keep them warm and nourished. Margarine will not benefit them in the same way and their bodies may not be able to really use the fact at all since it's not similar molecurlarly to any naturally occuring fat. The whole issue is controversial but many studies suggest that humans can't really digest this substance either. Buy real suet for the birds. If you are making plum pudding, you can probably use lard or butter though.
What is a Bedfordshire clanger?
A Bedfordshire clanger is a dish originating in the English county of Bedfordshire, which consists of an elongated suet pudding with meat in one side and jam in the other.
What does marag dhu mean?
From the Gaelic marag-dhubh, pronounced 'mara-ghoo'"Marag dhu" refers to a traditional Scottish sausage or "pudding" which is in English is often called "Blood Pudding"The basic ingredients are Oatmeal, suet, salt, pepper and for n=marag dhu cows or pigsblood.Marag-gheal is 'white pudding/oatmeal'.
