Scottish Oatmeal Stuffing

Scottish oatmeal stuffing combines oatmeal with beef suet, finely chopped onion and seasoning. A great side dish to serve with any roast dinner.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 308kcal

Peel and finely dice the onions.
Place all the ingredients into a glass pyrex bowl.
Season with salt and black pepper, then stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Cover the bowl with 2 thick layers of kitchen foil, securing the foil tightly around the rim of the bowl with some kitchen string.
Place the bowl in a saucepan and pour in water until half way up the side of the bowl. Bring the water to a boil.
Now reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight fitting lid, and gently simmer and leave to steam for 1 ½ hours.
Check the water level from time to time and top up with boiling water if needed.
Also, check the stuffing after 1 hour, and if it looks a little dry, stir through some extra suet.
After 1 ½ hours, carefully remove the bowl from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes, before removing the foil. When ready to serve, give the stuffing a final stir.

Cover the bowl with clingfilm and pierce a few holes on top to allow the steam to escape.
Place the bowl into the microwave and cook on high for 5 minutes, then remove and give the stuffing a stir.
Place the clingfilm back over the bowl and microwave on high for a further 5 minutes.
Set the bowl aside to rest for 5 minutes, before removing the clingfilm. When ready to serve, give the stuffing a final stir.

Make sure to properly season the oatmeal with salt and pepper, otherwise it can taste bland.
If steaming the stuffing, keep the heat low and gently simmer. You don't want the water boiling up the sides and water getting into the stuffing, as that will make the mixture wet and soggy.
I always recommend checking the stuffing midway through the cook, whichever method you are using. That way you can check the consistency and adjust the ingredients if it looks too wet or dry.
Take care when handing the bowl of cooked stuffing, the bowl will be hot and care needs to be taken when removing the foil or the clingfilm as steam will be released.

Nutrition Facts

Scottish Oatmeal Stuffing

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 15g94%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 20mg7%

Sodium 7mg0%

Potassium 125mg4%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 1IU0%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 18mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •

Course : Canape, Starter, Side, Side Dish

Cuisine : British, Scottish

Keyword : Christmas, oatmeal, roast dinner, turkey

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