A staple of the full English breakfast, black pudding is one of the oldest known sausages in existence. If you travel around the world, you’ll find all sorts of variations on this popular porky product, and making black pudding is thought to be one of the oldest butchery skills in the world.

So, in order to do it justice, you’ll need some quality butchers equipment to help you create the best black puddings for your shop. Luckily, we’ve got all the equipment you could ever need to ensure your butchers shop keeps on producing the finest meat produce in your area, right here at Butchers Equipment Warehouse.

With that in mind, let’s get into exactly what black pudding is, and why it’s definitely worth adding to your shop menu.

What is black pudding made from?

To put it simply, black pudding is made with pig’s blood. Blood sausages are a fairly common commodity throughout European countries in-particular, and here in the UK, we’re particularly fond of adding coarsely milled grains and barley to our black puddings, to ensure that the mixture remains firm and consistent throughout the sausage making process. The grain also acts as a sponge, soaking up all the flavour produced by the ingredients.

Why is it called black pudding?

Originally, blood sausages were imported to the UK from Europe by German monks. They referred to the sausages as ‘blutwurst’ (direct translation of blood sausage), and the first references to these sausages date back to 800 BC. The earliest recipe for black pudding was actually found in an ancient Roman archaeological site which dates back to the fourth century. Over time, the name of the product evolved from blood sausage to blood pudding, and eventually to black pudding as we know it today.

Why should I stock black pudding in my shop?

Quite simply, black pudding has become a staple of British meat enthusiast’s diets, since they were first brought over to our shores all those years ago. They’re cheap to make, full of flavour, and one of the defining features of any well prepared full English breakfast. By our estimations, have having black pudding on your menu is a no-brainer!

So, now that we’ve broken down exactly what black pudding actually is, allow us to provide you with some insight into how we at Butchers Equipment Warehouse can help you provide your customers with this delicious delight.

We guarantee that this porky product will make for the perfect addition to your butchers shop selection. Tasty, cheap, and easy to make in bulk, they won’t let you down. The same can also be said of our wide range of butchers equipment - for over 30 years, we’ve supplied tried-and-tested, five-star-rated brands to our clients like F.Dick and Victorinox. With our extensive range of butchers machinery, butchers accessories, and butchers knives, we know our butchers equipment inside out. Give us a call on 01254 427721 and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.