Modern Suet Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 cup Beef suet, finely chopped (Ensure suet is very finely chopped for best texture.)
• 1 cup Molasses
• 1 cup Milk
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground clove

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, and clove.
2. 2In a separate bowl, combine the finely chopped suet, molasses, and milk. Mix well until combined.
3. 3Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. 4Grease a 6-cup pudding basin or heatproof bowl. Pour the batter into the prepared basin.
5. 5Cover the basin tightly with a double layer of parchment paper or aluminum foil, securing it with string. Place the basin in a large pot with enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the basin. Cover the pot and steam for 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Check the water level periodically and add more boiling water if needed.
6. 6Carefully remove the basin from the pot. Let the pudding cool slightly before inverting it onto a serving plate. Serve warm with custard or whipped cream.