Black Pudding From Scratch (English)

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   Put the bread cubes to soak in the milk in a warm oven.

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   Do not heat the milk beyond blood temperature!

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   Have the blood ready in a large bowl, and pour the warm milk and bread into it.

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   Stir in the cooked barley.

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   Grate the beef suet into the mixture and stir it up with the oatmeal.

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   Season with the salt, pepper and mint.

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   Have ready 2 or three large roasting pans.

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   Divide the mixture between them ~- they should not be more than 3/4 full.

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   Bake in a moderate oven -- 350F (180C) ~- for about an hour or until the pudding is well cooked through.

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    This makes a beautifully light pudding which will keep well in a cold larder.

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    Cut into squared and fry until heated through and the outside is crisp, in bacon fat or butter.

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    Delicious for breakfast, or for supper with fried apples and mashed potato.

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