Pease pudding, also known as pease brose or gray peas, is a traditional British dish made from dried or fresh marrowfat peas, oats, and onions. It is a simple dish frequently served with boiled or stewed beef or pork. Pease pudding is often associated with the North of England, particularly Northumberland, Durham, and Yorkshire, but was also popular in Scotland, where it is known as "crowdie." References to pease pudding date as far back as the 14th century, showing its longevity as a beloved dish.
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PEASE PUDDING
Traditional Newfoundland side dish. This recipe came from the package for an authentic Newfoundland pudding bag. When I was a kid my grandmother made this with Sunday dinner and the taste brings back good childhood memories. note: prep and cook time does not include soaking overnight
Provided by havent the slightest
Categories Lentil
Time 17m
Yield 1 pudding, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash peas, soak in water overnight, then rinse.
- Place peas in pudding bag (can use thin towel or cloth).
- Tie bag - allowing room for expansion
- Cook in salted water for approximately 2 hours.
- Remove bag from pot and squeeze out excess water
- Remove peas from bag and mash with butter, salt and pepper.
- You can press the mixture into a curved cereal bowl, then turn over and tap the bottom to remove. This will give the pease pudding a nice domed shape.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.5, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 238.8, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4.8
PEASE PUDDING AND FAGGOTS
This famous oldtime dish will warm you up on a cold night. A favourite of my clients I was asked to cook this often. Served with a rich onion gravy it is still a winner. You could serve boiled potatoes and cabbage to make a larger meal.
Provided by Brian Holley
Categories Pork
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the bread in a bowl and cover with warm water, leave for five minutes.
- In a food processor mix the liver, bacon fat and the onion, do not over process, the ideal is a course mix.
- Press the bread as dry as possible and beat with a fork till smooth, add the herbs and seasoning to the bread. Add the minced meat and mix the bread and meat well.
- Flour hands and form the mix into largish balls , not too large!
- Place in a lightly greased tin and bake in the oven 450 degrees till firm, about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile put the lentils in a pan, cover with water bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer till soft. Drain the lentils and mash them adding the salt.
- Serve the faggots on a bed of lentils with a rich onion gravy poured over. Wonderful.
Tips:
- Choose the right peas. Dried marrowfat peas are the traditional choice for pease pudding, but you can also use fresh or frozen peas.
- Soak the peas overnight. This will help them to cook more evenly.
- Use a slow cooker. This is the easiest way to make pease pudding, and it allows you to set it and forget it.
- Don't overcook the peas. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Add your favorite seasonings. Pease pudding is traditionally flavored with onions, celery, and carrots, but you can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Serve pease pudding with your favorite accompaniments. Traditional accompaniments include boiled beef, bacon, and pickled onions.
Conclusion:
Pease pudding is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover peas, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a pease pudding recipe that you will love. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give pease pudding a try!
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