Hairy Bikers Pease Pudding Recipes

PEASE PUDDING

Steps:

• Rinse the split peas until the water becomes clear
• Peel the onion and add to the pan whole
• Add the split peas to the pan with the water and the stock cube
• Simmer until the peas are tender, about 90 minutes but it could be more.
• If you need to add more water do, the consistency should be that of wallpaper paste
• Remove the onion and mush the peas with a wooden spoon.
• Season with salt and black pepper

PEASE PUDDING

Steps:

• Tip the peas into a bowl, cover with cold water and leave to soak overnight.
• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Add the onion and carrot and fry over a low heat for 10-15 mins, or until soft and translucent but not brown.
• Drain the peas and tip into the saucepan with the bay leaf and thyme. Cover with about 1 litre cold water, bring to the boil and skim off any foam. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring often, for 2 hrs 30 mins, or until the peas are soft, adding more water as needed (you may need to add about 500ml). Remove and discard the bay leaf and thyme. Blitz with a hand blender until smooth, then stir through the vinegar and butter. Season with sea salt and some black pepper, then serve with thick slices of roast ham.

TASTY PEASE PUDDING

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients into a pan (except the butter) and include a pinch of salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover and bring to the boil.
• turn down the heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, until the split peas are tender
• remove from the heat and take out the bay leaves, cloves, and thyme. Add another dash of salt and pepper and the butter. Mash everything in the pan until everything is creamy but slightly rough. serve with your gammon/ham