Black Puddings

[EIFION]

Try the ones made of goose blood, they are the food of the gods . But all are yummy

[Keith at Tregenna]

It's funny how each country claims a sort of ownership over black pudding. The Italians claim that they make the best black pudding, as do the Irish, and the Welsh. Featured on 'Food Heroes', Austen of Border County Foods makes classic Cumberland sausages from rare breed pork. He also makes black pudding with fresh blood, instead of the dried powdered type normally used, and he says that this makes a huge difference to the flavour. Available by mail order. K.

[happy daze john in oz]

In Ireland they also have White Pudding but have no idea what it is made from. Maybe they bleach the pigs blood?

[Ivan Cloherty]

Funny how a post on 'Black Puddings' gets 13800 hits, 242 replies and 25 pages and yet nautical subjects will be lucky if they achieve 2/300 hits and 20 replies, just an observation.

[Keith at Tregenna]

In Ireland they also have White Pudding but have no idea what it is made from. Maybe they bleach the pigs blood?

White pudding is very similar to black pudding, but does not include blood. Consequently, it consists of pork meat and fat, suet, bread, and oatmeal formed into the shape of a large sausage. Earlier versions (pre-1990) often had sheep's brain added as a binding agent. A similar pudding, known as Hog's pudding, is made in Somerset, Cornwall and Devon though it is much spicier than white pudding, as it contains black pepper, cumin, basil, and garlic.

In Scotland, white pudding can also be known as mealy pudding and does not always take the form of a sausage. It consists of suet, oatmeal, onions, and spices. Some versions of Scottish white pudding are suitable for vegans, in that they contain no animal fat, vegetable fat being used instead.

K.

[robpage]

Re #244 maybe some old seafarers. Just like a bit of sausage in the morning ,

[Ivan Cloherty]

Re #244 maybe some old seafarers. Just like a bit of sausage in the morning ,

I think that comes under another forum, think it's UCL

[Keith at Tregenna]

Think the BP thread is neither racist or poltical, neutral to the knockers of all and though not strictly nautical welcome. Evident in itself and being. K.

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Funny how a post on 'Black Puddings' gets 13800 hits, 242 replies and 25 pages and yet nautical subjects will be lucky if they achieve 2/300 hits and 20 replies, just an observation.

We all have our bugs to bear, going now with the flow, the usual suspects made all go this way, moaning now, should have listened, K.




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Funny how a post on 'Black Puddings' gets 13800 hits, 242 replies and 25 pages and yet nautical subjects will be lucky if they achieve 2/300 hits and 20 replies, just an observation.

Fail to believe at the lack of BP at sea ?

K.

[happy daze john in oz]

I think that comes under another forum, think it's UCL

Yes but do not recall seeing any 'balck pudding' on there.

[Tiger1]

244 Hi Ivan I see you joined this site at the same time as me. In those days there were lots of interesting topics and lots of banter and especially lots of laughter. Myself I believe in 2010 due to something called PC which I do not fully understand (maybe someone can explain it) the laughter went out for me and a few others. Black Pudding versus Haggis was a great Post for which I personally have fond memories; similar posts seemed to disappear, so I decided to stop and just browse and maybe join in if I found it funny or interesting. Sorry as never having been at sea I only know of that life from my Husband Ken who told me of his experiences so cannot join in on anything nautical. I believe a lot in laughter making people forget their troubles and making the world a happier place. Hope this helps you understand the difference.
Take care.
God Bless
Tiger 1