How to Make Roast Beef with Plum Pudding The Victorian Way

Buy your copy of our Victorian Way cookery book: Visit Audley End House and Gardens for yourself: One of the most patriotic dishes on the Victorian menu, roast beef served with plum pudding was an English staple. It was served at all major celebratory events: births, weddings and yes coronations. Join Mrs Crocombe as she prepares this most iconic of centrepieces, with a little help from MaryAnn. English Heritage is a charity that cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites. Find out how you can support our work here: INGREDIENTS A sirloin of beef A plum pudding (essentially Christmas Pudding see video: Flour and salt for dredging METHOD 1. Tie up your beef joint tightly with string, so that it doesn t come apart while turning on the spit 2. Secure the beef joint onto the spit, with the help of a kitchen maid if n