Old English Christmas Pudding Recipe by Mr D

[@kostkar29]

Thanks for the wonderful recipe. I am from Greece, I like making desserts, especially desserts from other countries that we don't have here. But I was really interested about what you said about superstitions and traditions around this dessert. The reason is that we have similar traditions with desserts of ours here, such as the number of ingredients or the coin in a pie for the lucky one.

[@TheTaalman]

Thank you, now this Dutch boy knows how to make a Christmas pudding. Dated an English girl for 2 years and celebrated X-mas traditionally in the Yorkshire region. Lovely memories. Have a wonderful time everybody, celebrate life.

[@whatsgoingon2396]

Thanks, I always try to find a comment from someone who knows what it SHOULD look like

[@suzita4019]

Thank you. My Father was a Chef . Many happy memories we had together. beautiful

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Suzita thank you for your kind words. It seems as though your memories are very precious to you and probably even more at this time of the year. All the best Mr D (Dave Knowles - The Thermal Cook)

[@elisabda1]

Thank you, thank you Mr D! I am Norwegian, but married to an English man. His mother is dead so she can not teach me. Christmaspudding is very, very importent to him and I love it as well!

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

+Elisabeth Dahl Hi Elisabeth you do not have to make my Christmas pudding in a thermal cooker so if you don't have one no problem. You will need though to simmer it on the cooker instead. If you need any help please let me know. Happy Christmas from Mr D

[@elisabda1]

+MrDsKitchen Thank you Mr D and a very good Christmas to you too! Another time I would love to learn how to make pickled onions the English way ;-)).....

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

+Elisabeth Dahl I will see what I can do.

[@elisabda1]

+MrDsKitchen Thank You Mr D ;-))

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

You can make the pudding using the recipe and then place the pudding in a steamer set over a saucepan of simmering water and steam the pudding for 8 hours. Do make sure you keep a regular eye on the water underneath and top it up with boiling water from the kettle from time to time. All the best Mr D

[@Tatjanak1989]

would it be possible to add water to a pressure cooker, add a rack (mine has one that goes with it), place the basin on top and steam the pudding this way with the lid on? and if so: how much time does it take this way?

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

I think I'm gonna let the pros handle the cooking part. I'll take care of the eating part. Starting a new tradition, I'm going to have Christmas goose this year. Never had it before. This will be a first. Looking forward to giving it a try.

[@noimnotarobotcanubeleiveit7024]

@@Tatjanak1989 2 hours at 15 psi (normal) or microwave for 20 minutes

[@deniseview4253]

thank you for the history on such a delightful yummy looking recipe.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Denise Thank you for your comments I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@nacholibre1962]

Thanks, Dave. Great video. When I was a kid, we always had a silver sixpence in the pudding. They were out of circulation by the time I came along, so my folks must have used the same one each year.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Albert Head thank you. I am so glad you enjoyed the programme.

[@PSUK]

Hi David, the recipe books on your shelf virtually mirrors ours here in our Dorset kitchen! We’re going to try this recipe this Christmas!

[@ailse491]

Hi mr D I like the way you showed us how to wrap the pudding as well thank you 👍🏻👍🏽👍

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

+ailse491 thank you.

[@peteranddorothybowles5428]

God, i love Suet Treakle and suet pudding Done in a cloth I'm getting over-excited now As a treat they are great

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Yes it does sound good.

[@Octobermory]

Looks lovely. Can't wait to try it this Christmas.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Yes Christmas is not very far away now. Stir up Sunday is Sunday, 24 November 2019 is the traditional day a Christmas pudding. All the best Dave

[@elenaceapa8878]

This is very helpful thanks for making this video

[@susanfryer1616]

That,s a lovely Christmas pudding you,ve made I,m inspired

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Thank you Susan. I have just made a gluten free version in my thermal cooker which I am sending out in this weeks newsletter.

[@exeuroweenie]

I make an obscene amount of this for year round as well as Christmas.If I don't,I'm tormented by dreams about it.English food is pure comfort,and I'm not even English.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Sounds good to me.

[@hemera73]

lovely

[@schule4053]

You're such a sympatic person, I love your historical introduction to this recipe. The Christmas Pudding looks absolutely delicious so I'm gonna try it this year. xox

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Thank you for your kind words. I will be making a Christmas pudding live on my facebook page TheThermalCook in a few weeks time.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Fabiola, Thank you for your kind comments. Yes you can age the Christmas pudding by the following methods: FIRST METHOD- Store the pudding in a cool place (maybe under a bed in an unheated room) away from the light in its bowl. I would only have greaseproof paper touching the pudding for storage and then foil over the top of this with string. If you wish give it a splash of liquor every week to keep it moist.

[@jennyhouston6171]

Dave Knowles - Filmmaker o

[@matildeplaza6272]

Gracias. Su vídeo me ha ayudado mucho. Thank you. Your video has helped me a lot.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Estoy tan contenta de que ha encontrado útil. Que tenga un buen Mr Christmas D

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

I am glad you liked it. We will be eating the Christmas Pudding tomorrow. Have a good one...Mr D

[@Dream_M1]

Fabulous. Thank you!

[@alanoffer]

My early memory of christmas way my mother steaming the christmas pudding in the morning ,

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Thank you for sharing that with us. It sounds as though Christmas was special to you.

[@zararoyce319]

Delicious

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Thank you for comment.

[@avinashshivakumar70]

it looks good.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Thank you.

[@evolvedmindz27]

Captain Morgan...made and bottled here in St Croix USVI good choice, try an Angostura from Trinidad

[@makaylawalrath3737]

My favorite

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Thank you Makayla ..... Christmas pudding is a great pudding. Mr D

[@justnatalie3837]

I live in Czech Republic, we haven't got Christmas pudding but it looks so yummy, I want to taste it😅👍 I wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!🎄🎁

[@mackenziewhethers1257]

Natálie Králíková merry Christmas Natálie! -USA

[@matildeplaza6272]

Thank you very much. My Puddings I have topped with caramel, but now I try with molasses. Merry Christmas and "Guten Rutsch" in 2014.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Matilda...Merry Christmas to you also. I hope that my suggestions helped. Do you have a Thermal Cooker or are you using the traditional way of a saucepan? Also are then any more recipes you would like me to do? I have translated also into German for you I hope it makes sense. Matilda ... Frohe Weihnachten euch auch. Ich hoffe, dass meine Vorschläge geholfen. Haben Sie eine Thermal Herd haben, oder verwenden Sie die traditionelle Art des einen Topf? Auch dann sind noch mehr Rezepte, die Sie möchten, dass ich tun? Ich habe auch in Deutsch für Sie übersetzt Ich hoffe, dass es Sinn macht.

[@priyanair1848]

Thank you Sir

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Priya Nair thank you.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

SECOND METHOD: You can freeze it by taking it out of the bowl, wrap well in cling film, then in foil before freezing. Use within 6 months. I hope this helps but if not please let me know

[@agsshippers]

looks very nice I might give it a go. I couldn't help but notice the large bit of egg shell u dropped into the putting and didn't remove was that instead of the silver coin lol thanks for the video

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Whoops Mark hoped you wouldn't notice...they are the eggs for our chicken and we do rinse them. All the best Mr D

[@Светланашейко-н3х]

Очень мило! Very nice😊😋

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

+светлана шейко спасибо ... мистер D

[@firstcitizen3768]

Hello very nicely done ....however ,a picture of the finished pudding would have been appreciated

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi first citizen you are quite correct my mistake. The thumbnail is the pudding.

[@firstcitizen3768]

@@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker Thank you .....I fully intend to try this thanks to your excellent instructions

[@ShadowDragon123321]

Thanks man, great video.

[@mariepaulemartin3798]

Coucou est ce que qq a traduit la recette en français ????? merci

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Salut Marie paule Martin Merci pour votre suggestion. La vidéo a été réalisée il y a plusieurs années maintenant et malheureusement, cela ne vaudrait pas la peine de la refaire. Je suis heureux d'essayer de répondre à toutes vos questions. Tout le meilleur Dave

[@sundari4786]

je peux le faire si tu veux

[@CharisseGravonsington]

I like to see you using the old-fashioned recipe with the suet. To be honest, I always thought the suet was the fat, but it looked like it was dry when you poured it in the bowl. The recipe seemed simple enough, too, so I think we can try it.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Charissa Suet is in fact made from fat but you could also use Vegetarian suet which is made from refined vegetable oil. Vegetarian suet readily available in UK can replace regular suet in any recipe. As you say the recipe is really easy to make and the pudding will get better with age. You just need to keep it in a dark dry place and feed the pudding from time to time with a little brandy or whisky.

[@noimnotarobotcanubeleiveit7024]

@@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker freezing butter then grating into the mix with a frozen cheesegrater works well. port wine went in my grannys recipe, plain flour, and add rum to feed the pudding for a year, then soak in brandy to set the table on fire

[@stephenthomasgreen3895]

can you feed it for a longer time before cooking it. ie top up with rum for month before christmas

[@patriciaalexander6415]

stephen thomas green fed mine for six months! 😀😀😀

[@paulstovall3777]

Ooo. Much like I do with my fruit cakes. Months of soaking it in dark spiced rum.

[@Magic_Universe]

Hello! What kind of spices in your mixed spice? Thank you. Merry Christmas :)

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Magic Universe, mixed spice ready made and you buy it in a jar like other spices and the contents vary depending on which make you buy. The one I used is Bart and contains a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg. Please not it is different to five spice used in Chinese cooking. If you want to make your own here is a slightly different mixture that would work well: 1 tbs ground allspice 1 tbs ground cinnamon 1 tbs ground nutmeg 2 tsp ground mace 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground Ginger Blend all spices together, and store in a sealed jar away from light. Happy Christmas Mr D

[@Magic_Universe]

MrDsKitchen Thank you for your answer :)

[@patriciaalexander6415]

Magic Universe x

[@lorenmontespino7264]

Nice recipe. I wish I could get my hands on some Atora here. Did the pud really cook through in the "thermal cooker"? I would have loved to see the finished result. One question - does the apple stay in big chunks or does it cook down to a softer "mushy" texture? Thanks for showing the whole process. Have a nice holiday 2016!

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Loren, Yes it cooked through perfectly and the picture at the end of the video is in fact the pudding. The Mr D's Thermal Cooker will hold the temperature above 65C for over 7 hours as long as it is at least 80% full. The texture was just like a conventionally cooked pudding. Have a great holiday, All the best Mr D.

[@marivic37]

Hi sir can i cook in the overn and how many hours i cook the pudding.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Maria, Thank you for your question. No you can't cook it in an oven but you can steam it by putting it in a steamer. You will need to let it steam though for 6 to 8 hours. During this time you will have to probably top up the water as it will evaporate. This you would not of course have to do with a thermal cooker. All the best, Mr D

[@marivic37]

Dave Knowles - Mr D The Thermal Cook thank you sir

[@chefmichaelgriffin4005]

I am trying this for the first time this year. I keep seeing people say that you need to let it marinate for 30 days! I cannot fog ire out if that is mandatory

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Michael thank you for your question. Christmas pudding mature when kept but how long you keep them is up to you so it is not mandatory. I have made another video which you may or not have seen Delias last minute Christmas Pudding kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2W3mpirmaxki9U which may be worth having a look at. All the best Mr D

[@patriciaalexander6415]

Chef Michael Griffin used to make mine six months ahead, like the Christmas cake

[@thequiltedkitchen]

can you substitute suet for butter? outside the uk is no suet to be found :)

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi that applies to a lot of places in the world. Butter would not be good as it melts at a lower temperature than suet and could make the pudding very greasy. Therefor the best you could do is use shortening which is used in baking and can be made from animal, vegetable or compound manufactured substances. Margarine is an examples. I would suggest replacing the suet with the same weight of shortening and freeze it before breaking it up into small pieces in a food processor. These pieces can then be used in the pudding. Please let me know how you get on if you do try it as I would be interested on how successful it is. All the best Mr D (Dave Knowles) Show less

[@maureensalter5752]

The Quilted Kitchen Yes you can. Last week I made a trail Christmas pudding with butter and we had it for dessert on Sunday. Scrumptious!!!😊

[@mtrustay]

I'm curious, what is a thermal cooker? In the US we have steam pressure cookers. Is it something similar? I have made a few puddings over the years but did not know about spice mix. I have read up on that now and glad to know. Thanks

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi, Thank you for your message. A thermal cooking is a way of cooking by using heat retention which in turn means a saving on fuel. A thermal cooker can also be taken anywhere once started and it will continue to cook for up to 8 hours without any power. Although they have been around in the Far East since the 1950’s I have been mainly responsible for introducing them to the UK. You will find a number of video here on my channel that show a thermal cooker working. All the best Dave (Mr D - The Thermal Cook)

[@fs2728]

I would like to try this for christmas, but is there a way to make it better digestable for continentals? By leaving the fat away or replace it by something else?

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Fs2728, You cannot make a Christmas pudding without some sort of fat content however you could use vegetable suet which is produced from vegetable oils or you could use shortening which is used in baking and can be made from animal, vegetable or compound manufactured substances. Margarine and Crisco are examples. I would suggest replacing the suet with the same weight of shortening and freeze it before breaking it up into small pieces in a food processor. These pieces can then be used in the pudding. Please let me know how you get on if you do try it as I would be interested on how successful it is. All the best Mr D (Dave Knowles)

[@mkivy]

I miss my grandmothers recipe ...hers seems darker? And she used a custard sauce to to top it. Urs looks delicious 😋

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Mike, you can't beat your Grans recipe unless your Gran was like mine who was a terrible cook. I remember when I was very small my Gran inviting us all round to a roast diner. Unfortunately as she brought the joint out of the oven she dropped the meat on the floor. Her answer to that was kicking it under the cooker and saying......"Let's all go out to lunch. I can't be bothered with this cooking lark"........which is what we did.

[@marilynnjordan5765]

I purchased a metal steam pudding container... so it Nostradamus of the bowl I would use it. So if I secure the flat bottom on it It would allow for e pension?

[@marilynnjordan5765]

I don’t know why it says Nostradamus. ??

[@oldtykesmith2317]

I wonder who got the bit of shell that dropped off one of the eggs?

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Not sure.

[@douglasskinner]

One more question. What can be used in place of a thermal cooker? I don't have one yet. Would like to make this on Christmas Day.

[@Camman010]

To keep your apples from going brown as soon as you slice them mix them with the lemon juice.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Thanks for the tip Oldandwize. All the best Mr D

[@wilmathompson4676]

Hoi mr d what cover did they use in the old days

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Wilma, Not sure what you mean by cover. All the best Mr D

[@thomaslowdon5510]

Muslin cloth

[@hathegkla]

can someone link me to the recipe for the meat pie shown in the intro? it's in the lower right corner at 0:21

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi, you will find the recipe for my steak and kidney pudding on my KZbin channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmSuf3SjadSsn7c I made it some time ago so sorry about the presentation of it. All the best Mr D

[@hathegkla]

MrDsKitchen excellent, thank you!

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hatheg-Kla My pleasure.... if I can be of any more help please let me know. All the best Mr D

[@markcumbriauk]

Great recipe, I'll try this, just subscribed too : )

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Thank you for your nice comments and subscribing. All the best Mr D

[@douglasskinner]

Yummy recipe! What are sultanas? Not sure I can get them in the United States. Will probably substitute currants or similar. Also, do you have to use suet? Again, a rare commodity in America. Can you use lard instead?

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi thank you for your comments. Sultanas are dried white grapes but from seedless varieties. They are golden in colour and tend to be plumper, sweeter and juicier than other raisins. Also referred to as Golden Raisins in the US. I do think that you should use suet if possible because anything else will change the texture and things like butter will melt before the pudding sets. I believe you can get In Canada, you can buy bags of frozen Suet in supermarket chains such as Sobey's and Loblaw's. Hope this helps Mr D

[@myrtle6179]

Can Lad or shortening be used instead of suet

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Myrtle, thank you for your question. Yes you can use shortening and here is what Nigella says about it: If you can't find suet then we have found that grated vegetable shortening (such as Trex, Crisco or Copha) is a good substitute. To grate the shortening firstly freeze a stick or block of it until firm but not solid (this usually takes about 30 minutes). Grate the shortening on the coarse side of a box grater into a cold bowl or onto a cold plate, returning the fat to the freezer if it becomes too soft. Before using the grated shortening chill it for another 10-15 minutes in the freezer. Hope this helps, All the best Dave

[@myrtle6179]

@@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker Thanks and God bless 🙏

[@TheSnozwangler]

I realise this is an old video but I have a question. My puddings have risen during steaming and pushed the lids off. Are they ruined?

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

They should be OK just make sure they are covered before storing. Did you use self raising flour? The main problem would be them getting very wet.

[@stevemonkey78]

Well done sir that looks Awsome. Tell me do you use suet from a packet or from the butchers. Im finding it really hard to find propper suet now days

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi, thank you for the nice comments. I use suet from a packet which we can buy at nearly any supermarket in UK. They do both vegetarian and non vegetarian. The make is Atora so if you did a web search maybe you can buy on line. All the best Mr D

[@LexieDi]

My husband is British and misses traditional English food (though he's found some American favorites). We've recently bought some suet online and I've made stew and dumplings, but would love to make a Christmas pudding this year. Can you make it and serve it the same day? Does the suet make it gooey? (The dumplings I make with suet are always soft, gooey, and delicious.)

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Lexie, A Christmas pudding should be left to mature but I am intending do a last minute one over the next couple of weeks so if you can wait I will put it up on KZbin as soon as it is made. All the best Mr D.

[@Forevertrue]

I can tell you made this with reverence and respect for the tradition. Thank you! We should all remember our traditions no matter what the liberals think.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Ineluctable Smith thank you. I am so glad you enjoyed the programme.

[@chris32817]

Hated to see the piece of egg shell go into the mix at 6:58

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Sorry about that Chris. All the best Dave

[@chris32817]

@@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker I bet it was still delicious! Cheers

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

@@chris32817 Yes Chris. Even I enjoyed a small piece and I do not normally eat Christmas Pudding.

[@ladaklishchenko3253]

I tried to find smth like this for a couple of days and your recipe seems the best! And my perfect pudding will be ready for orthodox cristmas, because I am from Ukraine.However, here i can`t find suet, we just don`t have nothing like this, what can i add instead it?

[@sabbathkeeper328]

This looks sooo yummy .but my Question is.. what can I replace vegetable suet for a vegetarian or vegan product ? I live in the USA florida 😘 thanks God Bless ❤

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Susan, thank you for watching my video. Yes you can use vegetarian suet I often do it seems to work just as well. All the best Mr D

[@jrdube]

"Sultanas"=Thompson seedless raisins

[@legofanguyvid]

What about using muslin?

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

+legofanguyvid Hi there is really no need for a cloth as a pudding basin will do just fine. You can of course use one if you wish though. All the best Mr D

[@karenalger6750]

What is mixed spice?

[@chantalhenderson6994]

It is a mixture of cinnamon, allspice, clove, _ I think that's all. It is in the supermarket under mixed spice but don't get mixed herbs that's altogether different.

[@СергейСтелецкий]

In Ukraine, we haven't a vegetable shredded suet can I replace these ingridient other, for examle- butter (from cow milk)?

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Сергей that applies to a lot of places in the world. Butter would not be good as it melts at a lower temperature than suet and could make the pudding very greasy. Therefor the best you could do is use shortening which is used in baking and can be made from animal, vegetable or compound manufactured substances. Margarine and Crisco are examples. I would suggest replacing the suet with the same weight of shortening and freeze it before breaking it up into small pieces in a food processor. These pieces can then be used in the pudding. Please let me know how you get on if you do try it as I would be interested on how successful it is. All the best Mr D (Dave Knowles)

[@Qwazier3]

A lot of work but it looks good.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Yes but when it is served on Christmas Day all the love you put into your Christmas pudding is well worth it. Thank you for taking time to watch my video. All the best Mr D

[@soonerboy9831]

I love the old world tradition of involving family in stirring from East to West representing the wise men's travel to the manger. 13 ingredients representing the 12 apostles and Jesus. The coin for good luck. A little much with the foil coverage. What are the blended spices?

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

+Sooner boy (Goldfish8) Here is a typical mixed spice mix from BBC good food site 1 Tbs ground allspice 1 Tbs ground cinnamon 1 Tbs ground nutmeg 2 tsp ground mace 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground Ginger You can but mixed spice already mixed though as I did.

[@peteranddorothybowles5428]

Suet Your the man These things NEED SUET

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

One of the problems with suet is in so many countries it is not available.

[@isaacreed5814]

I will definitely put in a silver coin, a 6 pence I think. Since I am fourteen, getting the dark rum may be a little hard.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Sounds good to me Isaac.

[@matildeplaza6272]

Sorry, my english is not good. A question: why your pudding is dark? Muy pudding is light bronw. In the picture what I see online, the english pudding always are dark brown. Maybe, I have to burn the pudding with brandy or rum?

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Matilda it is probably the sugar you use. You need to use soft dark brown sugar and you could add some treacle to make it even darker. Hope this helps. Have a good Christmas Mr D

[@TheAcworthdude]

Dried suit ?

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi, yes I use Atora either vegetarian or non vegetarian should be OK.

[@TheAcworthdude]

MrDsKitchen Don't have that over here.have to try lard or shortening :)

[@bliem8526]

I see egg shell inside it.. When he cracks the egg

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Sorry I missed that when making the video. Thanks for pointing it out.

[@chantalhenderson6994]

no one drowns their fruit in the rum for weeks before for the pudding. Why not? anyone knows?

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Chantel, no problem it would certainly add to the flavour.

[@mackenziewhethers1257]

Nice, I'm gonna try and make this. I'll buy a silver bullion coin to put into it.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Now that will be traditional Mackenzie. Happy Christmas Mr D (Dave Knowles)

[@mackenziewhethers1257]

And a merry Christmas to you Mr.Knowles. Sincerely, Mackenzie.

[@cawiltu]

Darn I can’t measure grams. I only have spoons and cups to measure with

[@thomaslowdon5510]

So buy a weigh scale theyre cheap enough...and cook properly With measured ingredients lol

[@chrisblanchard3882]

I refuse to measure by volume. It’s inaccurate. I weigh everything. And it comes out much better.

[@corgichu6812]

Didn't get to see the cross section =[

[@tiernyt2051]

I want this guy to get a personality, even while cooking..

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Tierny T, It's a series thing making a Christmas Pudding.......

[@tiernyt2051]

@@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker lol,,

[@singkewlaw1594]

A GREAT RECIPE BUT ODDLY EVERY FILM OF "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" HAS ALL THEIR PUDDINGS TOTALLY FALL WHEN COMING OUT OF THAT CLOTH. I GUESS OTHER FILM MAKERS HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO MAKE ONE LIKE THIS??!!

[@RovingPunster]

Whoa, hold on a sec. In the vid you very correctly added shredded suet at 4:09, and the finished pudding looks fabulous, but in the vid description you inexplicably list the suet as "vegetable suet". Huh ?! Forgive me, but what the heck is VEGETABLE SUET ?!Real Suet is hard beef fat ... it is THE most non-vegan of all non-vegan foods this side of blood pudding and roasted marrow bones. Why, oh WHY did you put the word "vegetable" in front of it ? 50 lashes with a wet noodle ... extend your wrist please. 🧐 Friendly teasing aside, +1 for an otherwise helpful vid. 😁

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi, you can use either and the pudding will be fine. The vegetable suet is for any vegetarians who would like to make the pudding. The biggest problem though is suet is very hard to find in many parts of the world and this can be a problem finding a substitute. I have changed the ingredients to include either. Thanks for pointing this out. All the best Dave

[@RovingPunster]

@@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker Thanks Dave. Although I've never used it shredded in a dessert (only for barding roasts), the easiest way to find suet here in the US seems to be to visit a butcher and ask for some surplus hard fat from the deckle (fat cap) of a short loin or rib roast. Dry aged is fine, but may have a slightly cheesy flavor (which I like, but some dont). Thanks again, friend.

[@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt]

Mr D, your recipe is wrong. It should be four (4 ) table spoons of rum i the mix and Three ( 3 ) fingers in a glass for the chef!

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

😹😹😹 Nightowl 1963 you ‘re right.

[@sundari4786]

nice recipe, but why so sad?

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Hi Sundari, maybe because I am not a great fan of eating Christmas Puddings.

[@sundari4786]

@@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker why not?

[@FaktaMenarik11]

Just like other, too much talk

[@CC-gr7gf]

Boring

[@georgehare2915]

boring recipe

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Sorry you didn't enjoy it. But maybe you don't have a thermal cooker so it would probably little interest to you.

[@elenaceapa8878]

This is very helpful thanks for making this video

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

My pleasure Elena. Have a good Christmas