Let's Make Spotted Dick!

[Sonnid09]

Can you lard instead?

[twish1999]

@Sonnid09

I have never made it using lard so i don't know how it would turn out, but i don't see why not

:-)

[essexcowboy62]

this is not the classic british spotted dick, it is a steamed pudding

[ashleyansjohn12234]

i was wondering whats the name of the song

[twish1999]

@ashleyansjohn12234

Music 'Fig Leaf Rag' Kevin MacLeod .incompetech.c o m

[Scorpion11381]

The movie King Ralph starring John Goodman taught me at an early age about this wonderful treat. Where would I be without movies? You mean I'd have to research and read a book!? hehe, Great dish.

[GoMetricToday]

Such a wonderful desert. My British Grandmother enjoys making this for me. Your recipe looks very similar to my Grandmother's, except she puts her Spotted Dick in a clean cotton cloth and boils it. Not sure how traditional it is but I have to take her word for it. She said different parts of the UK people make it slightly different. I guess in Devon where she is from they boil it as their tradition. Also I hate that people are calling it Spotted Richard now. How shameful.

[twish1999]

@GoMetricToday

I have heard of people steaming this pudding but not boiling it... but i think you're right, everyone has their own way of making this but i'm sure it's delicious which ever way you make it

:-)

[10726209]

If I couldn't find suet in my country (I live in the Philippines), what could be a nice alternative? Will it affect the taste/texture if I use an alternative to suet?

[twish1999]

@10726209

suet originates from the thick layer of fat surrounding the kidneys of the sheep or cow. You could ask your butcher if he can get you a block of the fat that surrounds kidneys. Place it in a heat proof bowl - cut into chunks - and then allow it to melt in a low oven for a few hours. Any blood/flesh etc will go to the bottom of the dish and you will be left with a block of hard white fat on top which you can grate and use in your recipe. Dust it well with flour before adding it.

[SunnyJim33]

Hmmmm.... that's a very strange recipe for Spotted Dick, which is a steamed suet SPONGE pudding, not suet pastry. You'd use rolled-up suet pastry for a Jam Roly-Poly.

[orange24ist]

Okay, I just can't help but laugh, I respect other cultures from other countries, but I just can't stop laughing! Sorry if you feel offended, if without the name and sometimes people insult it and make it in the form of a dick, so yeah... I think it would taste good, if it didn't have the weird name...

[CreepyLittleThing]

It looks good...........I am so American, LMAO! Especially when u put that sauce on. Sorry.  It does look good, can't help but laugh though. Love u, Twish ;-))

[twish1999]

@CreepyLittleThing

It is really delicious, thank you so much :-)

x hugs x

[dorothysue1]

I have heard of this for years... I am going to make it! Thank you so much for your recipe.

[Aleksandar998]

I made this, and It was fantastic !!!!!

[twish1999]

@Aleksandar998

Glad you enjoyed it

:-)

[GeRmAnBoMbErBoY]

Wonder how many ignorant Americans just HAD to say something about the name

[icankickflip]

@GeRmAnBoMbErBoY LOLZ WE MERICANS SO IMMATURE LOL SPOTTED DICK LOLOLOLOLOLOL DICK

[GeRmAnBoMbErBoY]

@icankickflip

Haha nice

[LaBellaVenere]

O.K Spotted Dick LOL

[MonicaLee1995]

the name sounds soooo appetising

[pedrownthewall]

My friend and i found this canned at the grocery store and took a picture of it with his ipod it was hilarious

[L33Tguy47]

i just think the name is...................... inapropriate for young children? i mena srlsy SPOTTED DICK makes peopl think: spotted penis

[twish1999]

@L33Tguy47

To you the title may sound rude, but in fact this is an old English dish that goes back hundreds of years....

Spotted refers to the dried fruit (which resemble spots) and dick may be a contraction or corruption of the word pudding ('ding' from the last syllable)

[SunnyJim33]

@L33Tguy47

The word "dick" has been around for centuries, it's only in relatively recent times that it's become a slang word for penis. A bit like the word "gay" which always used to mean "happy" but now of course means something different.

[0nestrawberryblonde]

My fiance is from London. He tells me all about his mother's cooking, and I know he misses it. We tried to make a steak and kidney pudding one day, but we did not have suet. We bought lard and used it, but after a long time of cooking, it never turned out. I would love to make this spotted dick (and other pudding recipes), but we cannot get suet. Do you have any advice?

[twish1999]

@0nestrawberryblonde

Have you tried looking online for it?

Or go to a private butchers shop and he will be able to get some for you. Suet is the hard fat found around the kidneys of an animal,

If you get a lump of suet from a butcher, keep it in the freezer and grate off what you need and return the rest to the freezer for the next time you need it like for use in steamed puddings.

[crushed51]

@0nestrawberryblonde You can get Atora Vegetarian suet on Amazon. It's a lot more expensive than back in Blighty, but at least it's available. Good luck with your cooking experiments :)

[crushed51]

You can get suet on line now, I am told Amazon carries it, but check this out for yourselves. Beeef suet is best, but at a pinch you can use vegetarian suet you get the same results, just a slightly different taste to the pastry.

Good luck making it, and enjoy it :)

[crushed51]

I just did a quick check for you Amazon DO carry it, it's $5.99 for 250 grams for Atora Light Suet. Although I am kinda puzzled about how they can have fat with 20% less fat in it, but hey what do I know.

[twish1999]

@crushed51

LOL! THAT does sound peculiar, fat with 20% less fat in it!

[gymdog45]

Dick of WHAT??!!

[LipRouge]

@gymdog45 LOL............. I can't believe the title of this dish. Absolutely terrible! Looks totally yum, tho.

[twish1999]

@LipRouge

Spotted refers to the dried fruit (which resemble spots) and dick may be a contraction or corruption of the word pudding (from the last syllable)

[RedRoosterRoad]

@LipRouge

They are really really good! I always found the name funny. Being 16 and saying to your friends "i made a spotted dick" always gets a laugh :L

You should definitely make one. Just be sure to steam it properly and it should come out spongy.

[SkyFitsHeaven24]

So that's what spotted dick is : ) I love raisins btw.

[Goes and tries to clean his mind of dirty thoughts.]

[myblueart]

yumm! that looks good too! a little like bread pudding.

what is suet? i guess i can look it up ;o)

(i recognize that bracelet ;o) xoxoxo!)

ok, this isn't seeming like bread pudding anymore, but it looks good!

ok, that looks REALLY good, i want to make this one this weekend!

(Noah wants me to say, "have you ever blown up a potato in the microwave? thats even more fun than cooking! ;o)" lol!

[twish1999]

@myblueart

Suet is a hard fat traditionally used here for steamed puddings, but you can substitute with whatever you'd prefer to use... it is a lovely pudding to eat on a cold winters day...and yell Noah that no, i haven't ever blown a spud up in the microwave but i believe him when he says it's even more fun than cooking! LOL!

:-)

[crushed51]

@myblueart Suet is quite simply rendered fat, it's perfectly safe to cook with, no harmful side effects, as I said above you can also get "Atora" vegetarian suet on line at Amazon, just go to the "Gormet cooking" section.

[popparoc46]

Yum. My grandparents loved this! I haven't had it in years! Thanks for showing, Twish! - roc

[HeyThatsMike]

I was a bit nervous to watch this! haha. It really looks good. Going to favorite this cause we may try it. Still need to try doing scones too.

[MouseChirpy]

What a fun name for a lovely dessert. When I read the title of your post, I have to admit that a wonderful dessert is NOT what came to mind. **Must get my mind out of the gutter** I really enjoy when you share your English traditions with us. I have been to London before, and I have to say that it was a fascinating and enjoyable experience.

[h00ntube]

...anyways trish that desert looks good :)

[twish1999]

@h00ntube

It is!

:-)

[h00ntube]

spotted dick??? :S

i hope it tastes better than it sounds lol?

[twish1999]

@h00ntube

It is a funny name i know, the spots are the raisins and dick is an old English word for dough

[queenbunny76]

Why do people in the easter hemesphire call dessert pudding?

[twish1999]

@queenbunny76

No idea!

[LukaIsntLuka]

teehee! :-) looks yummy@

[twish1999]

@LukaIsntLuka

:-)

[Bean829]

ya know...

if i went up to a girl here and asked

"hey, would you like some spotted dick?"

i believe a slapping across my face would occur

but...

that does look delicious

[Bean829]

i did snort a few times by the way...

[twish1999]

@Bean829

:-)

[twish1999]

@Bean829

LOL!

Yes i know it's a funny name but the spots are the raisins and dick is an old English name for dough

:-)

[familymatters1234]

Looks wonderful. Can you use any type of fat in place of the suet? I've never even seen suet in my grocery. Thanks!

[crushed51]

@familymatters1234 You can get "Atora" Vegetarian Suet online at Amazon, but if you go to your local family butcher (not the supermarket one) he should be able to supply you with the real stuff.

[thornekatt]

wow...I guess I've never seen suet

[twish1999]

@thornekatt

I think it's quite an old fashioned thing.....bad for your arteries

[thornekatt]

Ok, I too, was smiling everytime you said the name, like a 12 year old little girl.

It was especially great because I love to hear you speak...I could listen to you all day!

For some reason, I thought suet WAS lard. But, no?

[twish1999]

@thornekatt

No, suet is a hard fat, lard is softer...but i think lard would work ok

:-)

[silverscreamgrl]

That looks awesome. I've never seen suet available here

[twish1999]

@silverscreamgrl

You could substitute with lard or shortening

:-)

[Me242008]

what is Suet?

[twish1999]

@Me242008 It is a fat traditionally used in steamed puddings

:-)

[Carballoca]

It looks really yummy but I do admit it makes me laugh every time I hear the name...now that I have read your description of what the name really means it won't be as funny....lol

[ItalianStallionette]

Looks yummy!! Soooo make jokes!

[PuppyZwolle]

I remember how I wondered what was so lovely about VD. >;^)

Now I know better.

Suet isn't a common ingredient around these parts. What could I substitute it with? I would guess butter would be to soft.

[twish1999]

@PuppyZwolle

I should think you could use lard or shortening

:-)

[Pippilly]

That looks SO good! I'm laughing at some of the comments here lol

I might have to try this, but what is suet and if I can't get it here can I replace it with something else?

Was that homemade custard or Birds Eye? ; P I miss all the custards, it's my ultimate favorite!

[twish1999]

@Pippilly

Suet is a hard fat from around the loins and kidneys in beef or mutton... it is especially good in steamed puddings but yes you could substitute with any type of fat for baking...

The custard was home made, birds eye is more yellow but still very good all the same!

:-)

[Pippilly]

@twish1999 Do you think that could be baked or does it have to be steamed?

Looks so good, Twish. I made it decades ago and I don't remember doing anything remotely close to what you've made lol

[twish1999]

@Pippilly

I'm pretty sure you could bake it, but i'd still wrap it in foil or it would go hard and crispy

:-)

[Idoljunky32]

LOL!!!! I'm laughing to hard right now!!!! Looks like a very interesting dish! ;)

[twish1999]

@Idoljunky32

I know it has a funny name!

But it is a traditional English dish

:-)

[CountryComesToTown]

Trish, your spotted dick looks ever so delicious! Thank you for showing us how to make it! :)

[twish1999]

@CountryComesToTown

It is tasty and perfect for a cold winters day

:-)

[viduoo9]

very english...i had one of my friends from uk prepare this for me....loved it thanks for the recipe i'm gonna try this recipe...<3

[twish1999]

@viduoo9

I hope you can find suet there

:-)

[viduoo9]

@twish1999 we do get suet here...

[Elfinworld]

Oh my goodness Twish!!!! My mind must be in the gutter I am laughing so hard! Shawn and I are sitting here laughing our butts off like two little middle-schoolers. We shoulkd be ashamed of ourselves I know it! LOL

Its looks very yummy.....despite the (giggle) name.

[twish1999]

@Elfinworld

LOL @ your giggles..i know it is a funny name but it is a traditional English dish

:-)

[truckingsonofagun]

neat video((smiles))

[twish1999]

@truckingsonofagun

thank you!

:-)

[Dlorezzz]

Looks delicious but not a fan of the name

[twish1999]

@Dlorezzz

I know it has a funny name Dolores, but the spots are the raisins and dick is an ancient English name for dough

[daraccent]

Hi twish 1999!

This dessert looks great! I think that I just found the dessert that I will bring to Thanksgiving Dinner! My friends and family will love it! :)

Thanks for the Recipe!!

[twish1999]

@daraccent

I hope you can find suet, or you could use lard or shortening

:-)

[AnnyaMoon]

It does look yummy.

[twish1999]

@AnnyaMoon

It's perfect for a cold winters day

:-)

[kaybees49]

I've seen this at the grocery store here, but never felt an inclination to buy it.

I had to look up suet to see the definition.

Guess I'll just eat raisins and apples on their own! ;D

[twish1999]

@kaybees49

I guess that's the lower calorie option!

:-)

[wildheart5]

I know this dessert well! Did you buy the suet already ground or did you do it yourself? My grandmother just cut hers up into small pieces. She used suet in Plum Duff too. Looks delish! xo

[twish1999]

@wildheart5

This suet was already ground Barb, but yes i have done that before.... yes we use the same suet in plum duff ( or Christmas pudding we also call it )

Can you get suet there? I bet you can buy it online

:-)

[wildheart5]

@twish1999 Yes, I can get it but I have not seen it ground up like that. I think that is why Grannie had to cut it in pieces.

[pjspassions]

Oh my goodness twish I am laughing so hard I have tears...spotted dick? Not in my mouth!!! I don't care if it has filling in it and white stuff on top, its not going in my mouth!!! I have laughed so hard my face hurts...bad

:) PJ

[twish1999]

@pjspassions

It is a strange name, i believe the spots are the raisins and dick is an old english word for dough

:-)

[twish1999]

@billyCtv

LOL Billy!

:-)

[WillowBranchDesigns]

It looks yummy. I may make this or Plum Pudding for Christmas.

Thanks!!

Pam

[twish1999]

@WillowBranchDesigns

Oh yes that would be nice at Christmas time

:-)

[lolaknows]

Suet here is fat. Your suet looked like rice...

[twish1999]

@lolaknows

Suet is the coarsely grated fat from around the kidneys from beef or mutton...Suet and fat are not the same thing. Suet is a denser, harder fat than lard, which tends to be soft and runny (most commercial lard in the U.S. is actually hydrogenated, like shortening, to give it more body and a longer shelf-life).

You will probably have to search out suet at a specialty butcher or meat market

[IreneK43]

I would not eat dick with spots or without...not even with stars and stripes!

I'm not that kind of girl. lmao!

[twish1999]

@IreneK43

ROFL!

LOL!

:-)

[Perroquet51]

Looks good. May I change the name?

[twish1999]

@Perroquet51

No!

Spotted dick it is!

I believe the spots are the raisins and dick is an old english word for dough

:-)

[Perroquet51]

@twish1999 uh huh, ok ;-p

[GreatGig1]

That looked really good! Could I substitute shortning for suet?

I'm so immature...I giggled each time you said, Spotted Dick...LOL xoxoxo

[twish1999]

@GreatGig1

Yes! that should work just fine!

LOL @ you giggling!!!

:-)

[mommyvlogsalot]

I've heard of this dish but never knew what it was.

[twish1999]

@mommyvlogsalot

It's really nice, and a great comfort food in winter

:-)

[nancyleeould]

Looks delish Trish!

Hugs

[twish1999]

@nancyleeould

Hi Nancy, yes it's really delicious especially on a cold winter day

:-)

[Tank797]

Ive got a spotted dick LOL an desset thats served warm LOL sorry twish but im laughing atm really hard whahaha ! warm seemen jokes heh :P

But nice recipee ;)

[twish1999]

@Tank797

LOL!

My first boyfriends nickname was 'tank' by the way

:-)

[cheekychickenhead]

I'm glad you shared this recipe I have heard the name before and knew it was an English food of some kind but I still have trouble getting past the name it makes me giggle a little. It looks pretty good Trish you obviously like to cook so do I. Tam

[twish1999]

@cheekychickenhead

I'd like to see you make a cookery video showing us Australian fare!

:-)

[SueVlogs]

Self rising flour in the spotted dick. Is that like Viagra for that dish? :P

[twish1999]

@SueVlogs

ROFL!!!

yes i spose it is!

:-)

[IreneK43]

@SueVlogs

LMAO!!!

[TheCreativeJournal]

The title made me smile and the video made me hungry! Thanks for sharing :)

[twish1999]

@TheCreativeJournal

It's really nice to eat especially on a cold winter day

:-)

[HomemadeCafe]

Well it looks better than the name at least!! lol

[twish1999]

@HomemadeCafe

LOL!

:-)

[silentfades]

Got to say I gasped when I read the title lol

[twish1999]

@silentfades

LOL!

[imperceptibleme]

I'm sure the spotted dick in a can doesn't even compare to homemade. It looked so good Trish. Hugs!

[twish1999]

@imperceptibleme

I can't even begin to imagine canned spotted dick!

[thizizliz]

Oh lovely! I've always wanted to try it, now I can. Thank you so much. Great tutorial, you made it look simple and easy.

[twish1999]

@thizizliz

I think the steaming part puts some people off from trying this, but it's so easy because it just cooks itself for the 2 hours while you get on with youtubing!

:-)

[auntcc1968]

It looks much more delicious than the canned stuff I've seen. Thanks for the recipe!

[twish1999]

@auntcc1968

Good heavens i've never heard of canned spotted dick!

[auntcc1968]

@auntcc1968 I was about to reply, check out dreamer72fem, she has found it in a can but, I see she has responded lol. Yep, but yours looks lovely Twish!

[twish1999]

@auntcc1968

It's very delicious and is a favourtite pudding around here

:-)

[dreamer72fem]

I have only had spotted dick from a can. Nice to see someone making it:)

[twish1999]

@dreamer72fem

Stacey i have NEVER heard of canned spotted dick!

[KarmicBook]

@twish1999 We have canned Spotted Dick here, too ... though I've never tried it. I think I'll try your homemade recipe instead. :-)

[twish1999]

@KarmicBook

Yes i don't like the idea of canned spotted dick

[LauraofOceanside]

@twish1999 .Me either.Reminds me of the time I moved away from the southern US(shudder) and learned collared greens came in a CAN.Blasphemy I tell you!!

Thanks for the recipe,I've heard of this and it sounds deish!

[twish1999]

@LauraofOceanside

Some things just have to be made the proper way!

Some canned foods never taste right to me