Sneem Black Pudding facts for kids
Sneem Black Pudding (which is Putóg Dhubh na Snadhma in Irish) is a special kind of black pudding. It comes from a small village called Sneem in County Kerry, Ireland. This unique food is made by local butchers and is famous for its traditional taste.
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What is Black Pudding?
Black pudding is a traditional food found in many parts of the world, especially in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It's a type of sausage made from blood (usually from pigs), mixed with oats, spices, and sometimes other ingredients like onions or fat. It's often eaten as part of a full Irish or English breakfast.
What Makes Sneem Black Pudding Special?
Sneem Black Pudding is different from many other black puddings. Instead of being put into a sausage casing, it is "uncased" and baked in trays. This gives it a unique shape, as it's sold in squares rather than the usual rings.
Its color is a deep red-brown. It's also known for being very natural, meaning it doesn't have any artificial colors, flavors, extra fillers, or preservatives.
Ingredients of Sneem Black Pudding
The main ingredients that give Sneem Black Pudding its special taste are:
- Beef suet (a type of fat)
- Onions
- Oat flakes
- Spices
- Blood from pigs, cattle, and lambs, all sourced from the South Kerry area.
A Taste of History
People in the Sneem region have been making blood pudding at home for a very long time, possibly since the early 1800s. Traditionally, women in the community made it. The specific recipe used today for Sneem Black Pudding was created in the 1950s.
Protected Status
In 2019, Sneem Black Pudding received a special award called "Protected Geographical Indication" (PGI) status from the European Union. This means that only black pudding made in Sneem, following the traditional recipe, can be called "Sneem Black Pudding." It's like a special badge that protects its name and quality, ensuring it's always made in its true home.
