- Rag Pudding
Rag Pudding is an old fashioned savoury dish originated in
Oldham , popular inLancashire [http://www.basc.org.uk/content/farmers_markets] ,England . A traditional Rag Pudding broadly consists ofminced meat and onions wrapped in asuet pastry which is thenboiled orsteamed [http://www.globalguide.org/index.html?id=44422] .The term 'Rag Pudding' comes from the way in which it is prepared, i.e., the contents are traditionally wrapped in a cloth rag for cooking. This cooking process was made popular, particularly in Lancashire where the cotton trade flourished, as scraps of cotton cloth were readily available to use as the "Rag". Modern day rag pudding are 'boil in the bag' type.
Rag Puddings are more likely to be found in traditional local Butcher's shops rather than supermarkets. They can also be found in some of the more traditional Lancashire Fish and Chip shops.
Common accompaniments to Rag Puddings are Chips, Mushy Peas and
Gravy .There are also vegetarian and sweet versions.
External links
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/lancashire/content/articles/2005/10/04/food_kitchen_sos_feature.shtml Food discussion board featuring Rag Pudding]
* [http://www.hungrybrowser.com/phaedrus/m0908F06.htm#3 Rag Pudding recipes]
* [http://www.basc.org.uk/content/farmers_markets British Association For Shooting and Conservation featuring "where to buy Lancashire specials such as suet rag pudding".]
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