Suet Pudding

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup chopped suet

• 1 cup raisins

• 1 cup dark corn syrup

• 1 cup water

• 2 teaspoons salt, divided

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon nutmeg

• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

• 2 cups milk

• 1 cup white sugar

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

1. Combine flour, suet, raisins, corn syrup, water, 1 teaspoon salt, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl; mix until well combined.

2. Transfer pudding batter into a large mold or double boiler and steam over 1 inch of hot, but not boiling, water. Steam until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.

3. To make the sauce: Combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, butter, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens; stir in vanilla extract.

4. Serve pudding warm topped with warm sauce.