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Traditional White Pudding

Cultural Context

Traditional white pudding has its roots in Irish cuisine, often served as part of a hearty breakfast. It is made from a mixture of pork fat, oatmeal, and spices, reflecting the agricultural practices of the region where every part of the animal was utilized. Today, it remains a beloved dish in Ireland and has found its way into breakfast menus around the world, celebrated for its rich flavor and unique texture.

IrishIEmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 pounds pearl barley
1.5 pounds leeks
4 pints full fat milk
2 ounces salt
1.5 ounces white pepper
1 ounce celery salt
1.5 pounds plain flour
1 pound corn flour
pork back fat
ox runners (casings)

pork fat

🥗Healthier: chicken fat

💰Cheaper: beef fat

Chicken fat is lower in saturated fat and provides a lighter flavor.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

1

Start by boiling 4 pounds of pearl barley until it inflates and is cooked, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

2

Minced 1.5 pounds of leeks and pork back fat using a coarse plate.

3

Mix the minced leeks and pork back fat together in a bowl and set aside to chill.

4

Prepare the seasoning mix: combine 2 ounces of salt, 1.5 ounces of white pepper, and 1 ounce of celery salt in a bowl.

5

Once the pearl barley is cooked, combine it with the minced leeks and pork back fat in a large container.

6

Add 1.5 pounds of plain flour and the seasoning mix to the warm mixture.

7

Pour in 4 pints of full fat milk and mix thoroughly until well combined.

8

Add 1 pound of corn flour to the mixture and mix again until incorporated.

9

Prepare the ox runners (casings) by rinsing them in cold water and soaking them in warm water.

10

Tie a knot at one end of the casing and fill it with the mixture using a sausage stuffer or by hand, ensuring no air pockets remain.

11

Tie off the ends of the casings securely after filling them with the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsautéingstuffingpoachingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

panmixing bowlsausage stuffer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Irish White PuddingWhite Pudding

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