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Puddings

I have been slowly cooking my way through Lobscouse and Spotted Dog by Anne Chotzinoff Grossman and Lisa Grossman Thomas. It is a wonderful book that does the series justice. However, an issue I have run into is that when I cook a pudding, the recipe size is far too large.

Has anyone tried a half recipe when cooking a pudding in a basin? If so, how did you adjust the cook time? Also did you require a smaller basin?

I want to perfect my puddings, and then throw an Aubrey/Maturin dinner party with some friends.

Posted May 4, 2019, 1:16 AM UTC

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ColtSingleActionArmyBosun's Mate•

The clear solution is to press more people into attending your party in true Royal Navy fashion.

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deadlyspoons•

Everyone knows: a half-sized recipe for pudding may only be eaten during the dog watch.

Because it has been cur-tailed.

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Notrollinonshabbos•

I, like Jack, never cease to chuckle at this pun.

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casuallydoomed•

Always prepare the lesser of two puddings.

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Erinmore•

throw an Aubrey/Maturin dinner party with some friends

Where are you going to get the weevils?

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7cdpOP•

I will have to make my ships biscuit a year in advance. The added weevil protein will make for a more balanced meal.

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Erinmore•

You should probably leave the meat in a cask for several years as well. Unless you're going to use fresh meat, but finding ship's rats may be an issue.

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whatatwit•

Puddings are still perfectly normal fair in the UK where despite our best endeavours following the Industrial Revolution to warm the place up it's still pretty cold in the winter. So look up a Christmas Pudding recipe for the size you want and adapt that. https://www.bbc.com/food/collections/winter_puddings

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Wetworth•

I've made a couple, although it was a few years ago. If I remember correctly I reduced the size by half and the cooking time by 1/4 to 1/3. I thought they came out well, but I have not had any authentic puddings so I have no real frame of reference.

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BillWeld•

More wine! And then singing!

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7cdpOP•

I just realized picking proper wines may be one of the most interesting parts of the night. I will have to track down more sources on historical wines, and how they have evolved.

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whatatwit•

Pick something from BB&R.

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riesenarethebest•

a port with a few years on it will be terrible

a 10+ year port will be better

a 20 year tawny port will be amazing

get them both so you can see!

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Notrollinonshabbos•

Port is an absolutely phenominal thing. Positively capital.

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kalpol•

Go check out "cooks illustrated best baking book" from the library. There are some pudding recipes in it that will help give you an idea.

Frankly, it's done when it's done. You can overcook a pudding but it's kinda hard.

I own that book too, it's great.

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mcseyYeoman's Mate•

Permission to come aboard? That sounds fun.

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7cdpOP•

If you are in nor Cal when it happens, there is always room at the table. :)

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