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 Mary-Ann. 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