Christmas pudding help!!

[Timsta]

I have made 5 Xmas pudding today and they are on the hob steaming. The recipe suggests steaming for 3.5 hours then a further 3.5 on Xmas day. The problem is, I forgot to cover the pans for the first 1.5 hours of steaming. Should I increase the steam time by an hour or more or don’t worry about it? Any help or suggestions will be really apreciated.

 

[Morning Glory]

Hi Timsta and welcome to CookingBites. If you want to stick around on our forum you are very welcome. We love new members!

I really wouldn't worry too much - the 3.5 hr cooking will ensure they are cooked - in fact I doubt they need as much as a further 3.5 hrs on Christmas day.

 

[Timsta]

Thanks for your response. They have just come off after 4 hours and the internal temp is 190F (90C) so they are certainly cooked. how long would you steam them for on Xmas day? 2 hours?

 

[Morning Glory]

How long would you steam them for on Xmas day? 2 hours?

How big are they?

 

[Timsta]

One set are 1.2 litre (2 pint) the other set are 1litre.

 

[Morning Glory]

I think an 1.5 hrs will be enough. Basically you are only re-heating them not cooking them.

 

[Timsta]

Great thank you.