Hairy Bikers Pease Pudding Recipe
Craving warm, comforting pease pudding? This Hairy Bikers Pease Pudding Recipe is simple and tasty. Yellow split peas cook soft with onions and ham.
Ingredients
- 300 g yellow split peas dried.
- 1 large onion finely chopped.
- 1 ham hock or 200g ham diced.
- 1 bay leaf.
- 1 carrot chopped.
- 1 celery stick chopped.
- 1 liter vegetable stock.
- 50 g butter.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- 1 tsp mustard optional.
Instructions
Rinse the Peas
- Put split peas in colander. Rinse under cold water. Remove any bits.
Chop Vegetables
- Dice onion, carrot, and celery. Keep pieces small for even cooking.
Prepare Ham Hock
- If using hock, place in saucepan. Add peas and bay leaf.
Add Stock and Veggies
- Pour in vegetable stock. Add onion, carrot, celery. Bring to boil.
Simmer Gently
- Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1.5 hours. Stir now and then.
Check Peas Softness
- Peas should mash easily. Add water if too thick.
Remove Ham Hock
- Take out hock. Shred meat. Discard bone and bay leaf.
Blend the Mixture
- Use hand blender. Puree until smooth. Or mash by hand.
Stir in Butter and Ham
- Add butter, shredded ham, mustard. Mix well. Season with salt, pepper.
Heat Through
- Warm on low heat 5 mins. Serve hot and steaming.
- This how to make Hairy Bikers Pease Pudding is easy. Foolproof every time!
Notes
- Soak peas overnight for faster cooking.
- No ham? Use bacon bits for smoky taste.
- Add garlic for extra punch. One clove minced.
- Variation: Make spicy with chili flakes.
- Blend half only for chunky texture.
- Use chicken stock for richer flavor.
- Freeze in portions. Quick side ready.