Figgy duff is a traditional
bag pudding from the province of
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador (; french: Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador; frequently abbreviated as NL) is the easternmost provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic Canada, Atlantic region. The province comprises t ...
most commonly served as a part of a
Jiggs dinner
Jiggs dinner, also called boiled dinner or cooked dinner, is a traditional meal commonly prepared and eaten on Sundays in Newfoundland. Corned beef and cabbage was the favorite meal of Jiggs, the central character in the popular, long-running c ...
. It is sometimes called a
raisin
A raisin is a dried grape. Raisins are produced in many regions of the world and may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking, and brewing. In the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia, the word ''raisin'' is reserved for the ...
duff. The word 'Figgy' (or figgie) is an old
Cornish term for raisin; perhaps indicating the origin of the settlers who brought this dish to the area. It is very similar to the Scottish
Clootie
A clootie (also cloutie; from the Scots word cloot or clout: "a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag") is a strip or piece of cloth, a rag or item of clothing, traditionally used to make clootie dumplings. The term ''clootie'' can also refe ...
Dumpling.
One traditional recipe lists the ingredients as breadcrumbs, raisins, brown sugar,
molasses, butter, flour, and spices. These are mixed and put in a pudding bag, wrapped in
cheesecloth
Cheesecloth is a loose-woven gauze-like carded cotton cloth used primarily in cheesemaking and cooking.
Grades
Cheesecloth is available in at least seven different grades, from open to extra-fine weave. Grades are distinguished by the nu ...
, or stuffed into an empty can and then boiled, usually along with the cooking vegetables of the Jiggs dinner.
See also
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Poutchine au sac
Poutchine au sac (literally: pudding in a bag) is a bag pudding and a Métis dish made of beef suet, flour, brown sugar, raisins, currants, and milk. The ingredients are combined in a cotton bag or sealer jars, then steamed. The cooked dish is ...
, Métis bag pudding from Western Canada
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Clootie dumpling
A clootie (also cloutie; from the Scots word cloot or clout: "a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag") is a strip or piece of cloth, a rag or item of clothing, traditionally used to make clootie dumplings. The term ''clootie'' can also refe ...
, very similar Scottish Traditional Pudding
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Spotted dick
Spotted dick (also known as "spotted dog" or "railway cake") is a traditional British steamed pudding, historically made with suet and dried fruit (usually currants or raisins) and often served with custard.
Non-traditional variants include re ...
, similar British raisin pudding
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Figgy pudding
Figgy Pudding (occasionally Piggy-Pudding) is a vague term used for a class of traditional Christmas dishes usually forming sweet and savory cakes, containing a sour-sweet creamy layer of honey, fruits and nuts. In later times, rum or other dist ...
External links
Recipe for Figgy DuffNewfoundland Figgy Duff Recipe - Food.comNewfoundland Figgy Duff. A generations old tradition.
Cuisine of Newfoundland and Labrador
Puddings
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