Boiled Bacon With Pease Pudding Recipe

Name: Boiled Bacon With Pease Pudding Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4/5 kg piece of gammon or possibly hock bacon stock:; 2 x bay leaves; 3 x cloves; 5 x black peppercorns; 2 med onions roughly minced; 3 med carrots roughly minced; 5 stk celery roughly minced pease pudding (qv pease pudding) whole begetables:; 12 sm carrots whole; 1 x trimmed bulb celery whole; 12 sm leeks whole

Servings: persons

1
Check the weight of the joint before you throwaway the plastic covering.
2
The cooking time will be 25 min per 455g plus 25 min.
3
Soak the joint in cool water for a couple of hrs to remove any excess salt; alternatively place it in a big saucepan cover with cool water and slowly bring to the boil then throw away the water.
4
Cover the bacon with fresh cool water and add in the rest of the ingredients for the stock including the pease pudding.
5
Bring slowly to the boil.
6
Skim the surface when needed and cover with a lid.
7
Calculate the cooking time from this point and reduce to a gentle simmer.
8
Roughly 30 min before the end of its cooking time I like to cook my whole vegetables in with the bacon and its broth.
9
When the bacon pease pudding and vegetables have reached their cooking time remove them from the saucepan cut the carrots and celery into quarters and put aside.
10
Remove the rind and excess fat from the bacon.
11
Remove the pease pudding from the muslin and mash it well with the butter and some black pepper.
12
Use a little of the strained stock as gravy or possibly as a base for your gravy if desired it thicker.
13
Serve the ham warm with a dollop of the pease pudding the vegetables some gravy and some English mustard.
14
Freeze the rest of the stock for soups (great for minestrone).
15
You can buy some lovely pcs of gammon or possibly hock bacon from the supermarkets.
16
I always buy the unsmoked bacon for this dish as it is not such a dominant flavour and you can boil it.
17
Do not forget to soak the split peas the day before.

2671

kcal

Calories

189

Fat

Carbs

174

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 4/5 kg piece of gammon or possibly hock bacon stock:, 2 x bay leaves, 3 x cloves, 5 x black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Boiled Bacon With Pease Pudding Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!