How long can I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes, you can prepare and refrigerate the stovies a day in advance, then reheat before serving with fresh black pudding.

Are there substitutions for black pudding?

Yes, you can use other types of sausage or omit for a vegetarian version.

How can I make this dish gluten-free?

Ensure your beef stock is gluten-free and replace the black pudding with a gluten-free variety.

What type of potatoes should I use?

Maris Piper or Yukon Gold are ideal for their creamy texture.

Hearty Scottish Stovies with MacSween Black Pudding

Name: Hearty Scottish Stovies with MacSween Black Pudding
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Maris Piper potatoes; Onion; Unsalted butter; Beef stock; MacSween Black Pudding; Vegetable oil; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Fresh thyme leaves

A Traditional Comfort Dish Revamped

Embrace the warmth of Scottish stovies enriched with the full flavor of MacSween black pudding.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Stovies

Maris Piper potatoes

3 large, peeled and thinly sliced

Onion

1 large, finely sliced

Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons

Beef stock

1 cup

For the Black Pudding

MacSween Black Pudding

1, sliced into rounds

Vegetable oil

1 tablespoon

For the Seasoning

Salt

to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

to taste

Fresh thyme leaves

1 teaspoon

Preparation

Preparing the Potatoes and Onions

Thinly slice potatoes and onions

Slice the potatoes and onions thinly to ensure even cooking.

Melt butter and add onions

Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat, then add onions.

Cook until translucent

Cook for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent.

Preparing the Black Pudding

Heat the oil

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Fry the black pudding

Add black pudding slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy.

Do not overcook the black pudding to preserve its moist texture.

Set aside

Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Deglaze the frying pan with a splash of stock for added flavor.

Cooking Process

Creating the Stovies

Layer potatoes and onions, season, then add beef stock.

Simmering

Cover and cook on low heat until potatoes are tender (about 40 minutes).

Assembling

Add crispy black pudding on top before serving.

Plating & Serving