Steak Pudding: A Proper Northern Classic
The Underrated Pie Cousin
Everyone’s heard of steak pies… but steak puddings? Now that’s where the flavour lives. A proper British comfort dish wrapped in suet pastry and stuffed to the lid with slow cooked steak. You might not see it on many menus these days, but ask anyone north of the M6 and they’ll tell you, it’s the real deal.
What Is a Steak Pudding?
A steak pudding is a traditional British savoury dish made with suet pastry and filled with slow cooked steak in a rich gravy. Unlike pies, it's steamed, not baked, giving the pastry a soft, pudding-like texture. It’s proper rib sticking food and one of Lancashire’s most underrated gems.
A Brief History of Steak Puddings
The origins of steak pudding go way back to the industrial North, where suet pastry was cheap, filling and easy to steam over a stove while you got on with your graft. It became a favourite in mill towns and northern kitchens... hearty, reliable and always welcomed at the dinner table.
Why Our Steak Pudding Hits the Spot
At Bowen Pies, we don’t mess about. Our steak puddings (or suet pudding as some call them) are handmade in Lancashire using traditional methods - slow cooked beef, proper gravy and a light suet pastry that’s steamed to perfection. It’s just like your nan would’ve made (if she had a pie oven and a team of bakers behind her).
How to Serve a Steak Pudding
You can’t go wrong with a steak pudding, mash and mushy peas... but it also works a treat with chunky chips and a proper dollop of gravy. They’re perfect for cold nights, Sunday dinners, or just when you need a bit of comforting joy on your plate.
Where to Buy Steak Pudding Online
Fancy trying one? Our Steak Puddings are available to order online with nationwide delivery across mainland UK. Pop them in your fridge or freezer, and enjoy whenever you need a proper taste of the North.
