Hello, fellow food enthusiasts! 🌟 Al here, back with another recipe that brings the comfort and flavours of a hearty British brunch right to your kitchen. Today, we’re diving into a dish that’s a love letter to one of my favourite traditional UK ingredients: black pudding. Not only does this recipe make for a splendid brunch, but it’s also an incredibly satisfying meal for any time of the day.
### British Brunch Bliss: Pan-Fried Black Pudding with Creamy Bramley Apple Purée and Crispy Bacon
Ah, black pudding. It’s one of those ingredients that’s truly British at heart—rich, savoury, and packed with flavour. Growing up, I always had a soft spot for it, usually accompanied by fried eggs, tomatoes, and toast on Sunday mornings. As I’ve grown more adventurous in the kitchen, I’ve wanted to create a dish that elevates black pudding without losing the essence of its comforting tradition. Enter the Bramley apple purée and crispy bacon.
The balance of the earthy black pudding with the sweet and tangy Bramley apple purée is nothing short of delightful. Crispy bacon adds a perfect crunch to the harmonious medley of textures and flavours. Trust me, this dish is a winner, and I can’t wait for you to give it a go!
#### Ingredients:
– 200g black pudding, sliced into rounds
– 2 large Bramley apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
– 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
– 4 slices streaky bacon
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Salt, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
#### Method:
1. **Prepare the Apple Purée:**
– In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
– Add the chopped Bramley apples, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon.
– Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and caramelized.
– Use a blender or immersion blender to purée the apples until smooth. Add salt to taste. Set aside and keep warm.
2. **Cook the Bacon:**
– In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
– Add the bacon slices and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until crispy and golden brown.
– Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
3. **Pan-Fry the Black Pudding:**
– In the same frying pan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat.
– Once the oil is hot, add the black pudding slices to the pan.
– Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until crispy and heated through.
4. **Assemble the Dish:**
– Place a spoonful of the creamy Bramley apple purée on each plate.
– Arrange the black pudding slices on top of the purée.
– Add the crispy bacon slices on the side.
– Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
There you have it, a British brunch dish that’s both comforting and elegant. The black pudding’s richness, the sweetness of the apple purée, and the savory crunch of the bacon create a perfect harmony of flavours. Whether you’re indulging in a lazy weekend brunch or treating yourself to a mid-week culinary delight, this dish promises to hit the spot.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family and I do. It’s a humble tribute to the traditional British breakfast, with a little bit of a gourmet twist. Cheers to delicious times in the kitchen, and remember, cooking should always be a joy!
Until next time, happy cooking,
Al 🥂
Ingredients
– 200g black pudding, sliced into rounds
– 2 large Bramley apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
– 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
– 4 slices streaky bacon
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Salt, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Method
1. **Prepare the Apple Purée:**
– In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
– Add the chopped Bramley apples, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon.
– Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and caramelized.
– Use a blender or immersion blender to purée the apples until smooth. Add salt to taste. Set aside and keep warm.
2. **Cook the Bacon:**
– In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
– Add the bacon slices and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until crispy and golden brown.
– Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
3. **Pan-Fry the Black Pudding:**
– In the same frying pan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat.
– Once the oil is hot, add the black pudding slices to the pan.
– Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until crispy and heated through.
4. **Assemble the Dish:**
– Place a spoonful of the creamy Bramley apple purée on each plate.
– Arrange the black pudding slices on top of the purée.
– Add the crispy bacon slices on the side.
– Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
