Black Pudding with Grainy Mustard and Sweet Apple Sauce

Black Pudding with Grainy Mustard and Sweet Apple Sauce

byDarina Allen Chef

of Author and Owner of Ballymaloe Cookery School, Shanagarry, Co. Cork

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Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cooking Time

30 Minutes

Serves

A Party

Ingredients

Butter or extra virgin olive oil
6 slices of local Irish Black Pudding approx. 1cm (½-inch) thick
6 slices of local Irish White Pudding

Sweet Apple Sauce:

1 lb (450g) golden delicious or Cox’s orange pippins
1-2 dessertspoon water
2oz (55g) sugar, depending on how tart the apples are

Grainy Mustard Sauce:

8 fl. oz (250ml) cream
2 tsp smooth mustard
2 tsp grainy mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Garnish: Flat parsley or watercress

Method

Serves 12 for canapés, 4-6 as a starter

Make the apple sauce — Peel, quarter and core the apples. Cut the pieces into two and put in a stainless steel or cast iron saucepan with sugar and water. Cover and put over a low heat. As soon as the apple has broken down, beat into a puree, stir and taste for sweetness.

Make the mustard sauce – Put the cream and both mustards in a small pan and bring slowly to the boil, stirring occasionally. Taste and season if necessary. Melt a very little butter in a frying pan and fry the pudding on both sides on a medium heat until cooked through. Remove the skin from the pudding.

Make a bed of apple sauce on the serving plate or plates. Lay the pieces of hot pudding on top of the apple. Spoon a little Mustard Sauce carefully over the top. Garnish with flat parsley and serve immediately or pile it on top of a white soda bread scone.

Black Pudding with Grainy Mustard and Sweet Apple Sauce