Dock pudding
Ingredients
- 1 quart bistort leaves also known as snakeweed in the USA
- 1 pint young nettle tops
- 4 spring onions finely chopped
- 1 handful oatmeal
- small knob of butter
- bacon fat
Instructions
- Clean and remove the thick stalks from the docks and nettles and boil with the onions in a little water until tender
- Add some seasoning and sprinkle in the oatmeal
- Boil again for 10 minutes, stirring all the time
- Add the butter
- Leave overnight
- Next day, fry large spoonfuls of the mixture in hot bacon fat and serve with bacon
Don't forget to wear protective gloves when picking the stinging nettles and make sure you forage in a place where dogs aren't able to cock their leg!