Jun 09 2026
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Steak & Kidney Pudding Recipe

Inspired by Rules
Time2h 30m
Serves4

with oyster

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Ingredients

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Pudding Dough

Method

Prepare Pudding Dough

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

  2. 2

    Add Suet

    Stir in the suet until well blended with the flour mixture.

  3. 3

    Add Water

    Gradually add cold water, mixing until a soft dough forms.

  4. 4

    Knead

    Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface until smooth. Cover and set aside.

Prepare Filling

  1. 5

    Chop Ingredients

    Dice the beef steak and kidney into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion finely.

  2. 6

    Cook Filling

    In a large skillet, heat a little oil and sauté the onion until translucent. Add the beef steak and kidney, cooking until browned.

  3. 7

    Add Oysters and Seasoning

    Stir in the oysters, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Assemble and Cook

  1. 8

    Prepare Pudding Basin

    Grease a pudding basin and roll out two-thirds of the dough to fit the base and sides of the basin.

  2. 9

    Add Filling

    Pour the meat and oyster filling into the basin, ensuring it's evenly distributed.

  3. 10

    Top with Dough

    Roll out the remaining dough and cover the filling, sealing the edges tightly.

  4. 11

    Steam the Pudding

    Place a lid on the pudding basin and steam for about 2 hours, ensuring the water in the steamer doesn’t run dry.

  5. 12

    Serve

    Once cooked, carefully remove the pudding from the steamer, let it sit for a few minutes, then turn out onto a plate and serve hot.

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