Cooking black pudding

Black pudding is an indulgent, tasty feature that enhances any breakfast or brunch. Some people may be put off by what’s in a black pudding, but if you can get past it and try it, it’s sure to become a favourite in your household.

In our butcher’s guide to how to cook black pudding, we’ll walk you through the simple process of how to prepare your black pudding for the best results.

How do I cook black pudding?

Black pudding is actually cooked during the making process so it doesn’t need to be cooked. However, it really enhances the flavour, texture and temperature to cook it again.

You can cook black pudding in several different ways, including frying, grilling, air frying, oven cooking and more. Start by slicing, if no precut, to around 1.5 cm. This will let you cook the black pudding without burning.

How long to cook black pudding

Follow the advice on your black pudding, however, you can use the timings below as a guide:

• To fry, heat your favourite oil or butter in a frying pan. Then cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until it’s hot all the way through and the edges are nice and crisp.
• For grilling, preheat your grill, then cook for around 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
• In the oven, preheat to 200°C and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Flip halfway through the cooking time.

Can you air fry black pudding?

Yes, air frying black pudding is becoming a popular way to prepare it. Simply preheat the air fryer and add it to your tray.

How long to cook black pudding in an air fryer

Black pudding will take 3 to 4 minutes on each side in the air fryer at 180°C.

How to check if black pudding is cooked

As black pudding is pre-cooked, the idea is to heat it through evenly. You can check this by ensuring it’s hot on both sides and in the middle.

Once cooked, the outside and edges will have a nice crisp and the middle will have a consistent colouring throughout.