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Suet
United Kingdom, Northern EuropeYear-roundNeutral, rich, slightly waxy
Did You Know?
Traditional British Christmas pudding must contain suet — it gives the pudding its characteristic dense, moist texture that holds up to steaming for hours.
Overview
United Kingdom · Year-round · oils
The raw, hard fat found around the kidneys and loins of beef and mutton, traditionally used in British pastry and puddings.
United Kingdom
Origin
Year-round
Season
Easy
Difficulty
oils
Category
Flavor Profile
Neutralrichslightly waxy
Storage Tips
Keep refrigerated and use within 1 week, or freeze for up to 6 months.
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How to Cook with Suet
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Use in traditional British recipes: Christmas pudding, mincemeat, steak and kidney pudding, dumplings. Can be shredded or grated when cold.
Best Pairings
Christmas puddingmincemeatdumplingspastrypies
Substitutes
Lard, vegetable shortening, butter (for pastry), cold butter (for dumplings)
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Suet
Nutrition Highlights
fat
94
carbs
0
fiber
0
protein
2
calories
854
Quick Facts
Categoryoils
OriginUnited Kingdom, Northern Europe
SeasonYear-round
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
High in saturated fat. Contains fat-soluble vitamins. Best used sparingly as a traditional ingredient.
Suet Photos
4 photos showcasing Suet in its many forms
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Suet
oils
OriginUnited Kingdom
SeasonYear-round
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Neutralrichslightly waxy
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Pairs Well With
Christmas puddingmincemeatdumplingspastrypies
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