Comments on: Traditional steamed Christmas pudding

By: Graham

Graham — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:27:51 +0000

Hi Gary, the suet, which is the hard fat from around the organs is the main reason for it and cannot really be substituted. It takes a long time to break down and of course the pudding is very dense. It’s well worth it.. give it a go. Merry Xmas G

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:02:21 +0000

I’m curious as to why it takes so long to steam. Is the batter so thick that it takes that long for the eggs to set up? I thought steaming was a fairly efficient cooking method. Thanks.

By: Graham

Graham — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:25:22 +0000

Hi Avril, there is really no good substitute for suet I’m afraid but any butcher will be able to sell you suet. Happy Xmas G

By: Avril

Avril — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:40:54 +0000

Hi, can we substitute suet with something else.

By: Graham

Graham — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:13:28 +0000

Hi Joan, Xmas needs a traditional pud in my eyes and thanks for the suet heads up, never seen it before. Happy days G

By: Joan

Joan — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:15:59 +0000

I have just looked up my English receipt for Christmas Pud. looks very much like yours, so I will try yours this year. By the way you can buy suet in Pick n Pay and Checkers it comes in a carton (from the UK) it is called Atora a bit expensive but worth it.

By: Graham

Graham — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:19:19 +0000

Hi Anisha, hope father Xmas is good to you after all that effort. May you be smothered in hugs, kisses and family love. Happy days G

By: Anisha

Anisha — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:08:25 +0000

Hi, Graham
Thanks for the recipe. This year I am doing this entire dinner so its gonna be a challenge. Definately worth a try with a generous helping of home made custard!!!

By: Graham

Graham — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:19:47 +0000

Hi Belinda, suet is beef or mutton fat that you can get from any butcher. It’s not something that the supermarket butchers put out on the shelves but they will have some so just ask for it. Glazed Gammon is just the best, Happy days G

By: Belinda

Belinda — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:02:38 +0000

Hi Graham
what is suet and where can it be bought
looking forward to making the glazed gammon yummy
Belinda