MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS PUDDING

[@Serai3]

I've read that Christmas puddings were traditionally started in January to be ready for the holiday at the end of the year, so the flavors keep developing over the months. You say your pudding will last til next year, so I assume I can cook the pudding at the beginning of the year and then keep it stored? Should we keep it in an airtight container? In the fridge or on the shelf? Is there anything else I'd need to do to ensure it comes out well?

[@Steve-Owens]

It is very Simple, I have done it many times, I often make 2 or 3 Puddings, keeping them until next year, allowing them to improve and storing is super simple, just leave the Foil on and store it in a cool dry place, larder cool cupboard etc.. not the fridge, it's too damp and can contaminate food.. I try to urge everyone to try this, it's amazing and fun, just don't over think it, I have kept puddings in the past for 2 years with no issues but 9 months to 1 year is optimal..

[@Serai3]

Thank you! I will try one this year and see how it comes out. Love your channel!

[@almasimmons4001]

Mr Steve thank you so much on sharing this recipe. For almost 9 years I am using it and it is tradition for my family.

[@almasimmons4001]

Merry Christmas

[@Steve-Owens]

@@almasimmons4001 merry Christmas Alma. 🎅

[@maryjoschlechty7590]

Absolutely stunning, am keeping this recipe

[@Steve-Owens]

@@maryjoschlechty7590 Great to hear..

[@letstalkaboutlife493]

thank you steve for the wonderful recipes ive watched your recent one from 2020 and this one. i hope i get to make this sometime in the future. recipes take me back to the past now. i think about how people lived a long time ago. poor, rich and middle class. and they celebrated the winter festivities, with a traditional xmas pudding or figgy pudding.

[@gwy72]

Just wanting your thoughts please. I made this pudding yesterday but this morning I realized i forgot to add the breadcrumbs!!!! It looks and smells wonderful of course but just wondering if it will have any significant affects? Should I start all over again?

[@Steve-Owens]

It'll be fine, a little more moist but it's not as if you left out the fruit.. Next time though try and remember.. If it were me, I would make a couple more, they will be so good to eat in 2023 or 24 even.. Trust me.

[@gwy72]

@@Steve-Owens Thanks Steve, actually 'moist' is good! If anything I thought it might be more cake like and dry!Merry Christmas 🎄

[@zw5509]

Enjoyed your Christmas pud. Show again! I have made them for many years and just finished making 4, one great pudding for my family and rest to share. I use Phillip Harben's old cookbook. Adapted to my family. This year I had a couple of cups left and hated to waste all that goodness. Threw it in the frying pan and oh my! That will be planned for next year! Merry Christmas!

[@Steve-Owens]

I do hope you will try my Recipe, Merry Christmas

[@mariagalbova9891]

Beatifull.

[@Steve-Owens]

Thank you!

[@ray.4289]

Here is from Brazil, Have you already done a test of baking the pudding in the oven for 40 minutes? I did it and it was perfect without having to spend so much time cooking in the pan. only 40 minutes and it was wonderful. I love this wonderful pudding

[@Steve-Owens]

Sounds great!

[@thecattherapychannel2861]

Brilliant video mate 👏 👍 👌

[@Steve-Owens]

Thanks 👍

[@charlieclaridge6926]

When do I make before Christmas if it's got zero alcahol in it please? And how do I store it so it keeps please?

[@Steve-Owens]

You can make it any time, I like to make it 2 years before eating but a few months is OK too..

[@wtglb]

I made the Pudding last Tuesday according to your recipe and it looks and smells AMAZING! I gave it its first Brandy feeding yesterday and wrapped it up. I tagged you in my Instagram posts. I do have a question, when I Re-steam the pud for service, should I put it back into the basin or leave it in the parchment paper/ tin foil wrapper and steam it that way? Thanks so much for a great recipe!

[@Steve-Owens]

Thank you, your have confused me a little though, The pudding doesn't get fed? That is the Christmas Cake and the cake is not steamed, can you clarify.. Also I haven't seen any tags through Instagram? All the best. Steve

[@wtglb]

Steve's Kitchen ah, did I confuse the two? I did make the Pudding however, I won’t add any more Brandy to it!

[@Steve-Owens]

Possibly but if you made the cake, you're going to have a great experience... Enjoy.

[@wtglb]

Steve's Kitchen I’ll put that on next years menu!

[@gagglesc5631]

This looks so yummy, but please can you tell me the purpose of lighting the pudding before eating it? Thank you. 😊

[@Steve-Owens]

I should Probably say the reason why I always flame my Christmas Pudding, like pulling a chair out for a Lady, or not walking under a Ladder, they are not essential but traditional. Flaming the Pudding makes everyone feel good, it looks exciting for young and old and it lightly flavours the Pudding. I am sure it has some deeper Pagan meaning but we do it just for fun.. :)

[@gagglesc5631]

Steve's Kitchen Thank you! Our family has never done it so it looked quite extreme to me, lol 😊 :)

[@christophernablo8731]

Happy Christmas, Steve!

[@Steve-Owens]

You Too.. 🎄

[@tammydee9700]

I'm going to try this at Christmas Steve. Need something we've never had, and I'm branching out, because it gets old doing the same thing every year. ❤

[@tammydee9700]

I saved this to my recipes list

[@Steve-Owens]

I keep trying Tammy, I would love you to make it, you won't regret it, don't you book mark it :( Get and make it.. LOL..💜

[@tammydee9700]

Steve's Kitchen Lol Steve, I get to watch it again while making it. 😊💖

[@matthewhenderson3803]

You are so close to 200k. I started watching you at 50k subs! I've also shown my dad a few recipes and he used them! Most of the time they are marvellous and he tweaks them slightly!

[@Steve-Owens]

Thanks Matthew, wow! What's Dads favourite.. Have a great Christmas buddy

[@fluffybunny7840]

Lovely recipe!

[@maureensalter5752]

How long does it take in a pressure cooker

[@KaikanoSei]

I always thought it was interesting how pudding in the UK means a spongy type cake-like thing and in America pudding means a kind of custard-like thing. lol I've never tried the UK type pudding though I think I might give it a try this year. Thanks for the recipe.

[@Serai3]

My impression is that "pudding" is used in the UK to mean basically any kind of dessert. I could be wrong, though.

[@squirrelll6542]

Can you show us how to make a cheese cake but with Christmas flavors like nutmeg and chocolate

[@Steve-Owens]

Oh That sounds nice.. We'll out thinking caps on..

[@jenniferswanepoel4169]

Hi could you cook this in a slow cooker.?

[@ahmedyoussef5859]

i wish i could make this

[@Steve-Owens]

I hope you might Ahmed..

[@sandeshnarwade8477]

Lovely shirt 😊

[@dmott9750]

Steve, is this recipe for a size 36 pudding basin? Thanks

[@Steve-Owens]

Sorry d I have no idea what that is..

[@kittyward1797]

Hi Steve, instead of suet, what could I use? I can’t find suet where I live.

[@Steve-Owens]

You can skip it Kitty

[@lilydsouza7984]

Is it okay to bake instead of steaming

[@Tmanaz480]

There is steam generated inside the tent.

[@maxibake9323]

Hi Steve, Is my hubbies homebrew stout, local enough. LOL. ? & Do you give yours several brandy drinks between now & Christmas. ? Take care, & Happy weekend. ❤🙂🐶

[@Steve-Owens]

Does he Brew it in the Shed or the House. I classify the shed as imported, unless of course you make the Pudding in the Shed 🙃💜

[@maxibake9323]

Steve's Kitchen Nope, all done in the house, as to avoid customs. Ha. 🍺❤🙂🐶

[@Steve-Owens]

Got to avoid those import duties.. 🙃🍻

[@maxibake9323]

Steve's Kitchen Yep. Ha. 👍🍺❤🙂🐶

[@jennicalim1544]

What is a suet?

[@plasticbucket]

Beef fat . Not good . Leave it out . B

[@biondatiziana]

Suet is hard white beef fat that comes from around the kidneys and organs (not just any beef fat). Suet has a high smoke point as well as a very high melting point compared to other animal fats, so it doesn't begin to melt until late in the cooking process. It's an essential ingredient in many traditional British recipes, both sweet and savory, and you should try to avoid substitutions if you can. You can get suet in the meat department of your supermarket, although you may have to ask for it. Suet does not need to be rendered before using. Unless your butcher grates it for you, you will need to grate it before using in recipes.

[@sallyh132]

Hi steve have you ever made a chocolate log on youtube

[@Steve-Owens]

Made it often but not on YT, I should, it was the second Recipe I ever made as a child.. :o) I think.

[@bella22010]

Looks delicious but to much drama to make..