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Black Pudding (Irish) Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

Black pudding is a type of blood sausage that is popular in Ireland. It is made with pig's blood, fat, oatmeal, and barley, and it is usually served grilled or fried.

 1 lb Pig's liver
 1 x Medium onion, chopped
 1 1/2 lb Unrendered lard, chopped
 1 ts Salt
 120 fl Pig's blood
 ½ ts Allspice
 2 lb Breadcrumbs
 1 x Beef casings
 4 oz Oatmeal
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(Always served with an Irish fry.

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The preparation of this pudding maybe impracticalthese days due to the difficulty of procuring fresh pig'sblood and casings.

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Stew liver in boiling salted water until tender.

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Remove liver, and mince.

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Reserve cooking liquor.

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Mix all ingredients in large bowl.

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Stirthoroughly until blended.

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Fill casings with mixture.

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Tie off in one-footloops.

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Steam for 4-5 hours.

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Leave until cold.

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Cut into 1/2 inch slicesas required and fry in hot fat on both sides until crisped.