How to Make Steak and Kidney Rag Pudding

An old fashioned Lancashire dish full of flavour and very satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (16 oz) diced steak and kidney
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 1 packet suet ( Atora is best )
  • 1 pound (16 oz) self raising flour
  • salt and pepper to season
  • 1 cup (240 ml) of cold water
  • 1 clean rag
  • 1 safety pin, or string for fastening

Steps

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    Put the flour and suet into a bowl.
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    Rub together until the mixture has reached the consistency of crumbs.
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    Mix with cold water to form a soft dough.
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    Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
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    Form a large circle large enough to hold the steak and kidney.
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    Place steak, kidney, diced onions and seasoning into the middle of the dough circle.
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    Fold dough over ingredients, place into the rag, and tie up like a parcel.
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    Secure this bundle with a safety pin or string.
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    Alternatively, you can make individual sized puddings using smaller rags.
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    Place in a pan of cold water
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    Bring water to boil and simmer on a low heat for about 2 hours.
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    Finished.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    What kind of rag should I use?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    I use a new cotton kitchen towel. Square is best. Bring the four corners together and tie them with cooking twine. Don't wrap the towel too tight - you want the pastry to expand like a dumpling.
  • Question
    How many people does this serve?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    This type of rag pudding serves 2-4.
  • Question
    Do I need water to cook meat pudding in cloth in a slow cooker?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, otherwise it'll just burn in the bottom when the liquid has completely evaporated.
  • Question
    Do I cook the steak and kidney first?
    Issiemc
    Issiemc
    Community Answer
    You could do, and also sauté the onion with the beef and kidney. Also, add a clove of crushed garlic for a delicious flavor.

Things You'll Need

  • Muslin or cotton cloth
  • Safety pin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin

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Updated: June 27, 2017
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