Does anyone still make suet pudding?

[Toadinthehole]

Really just a query. I love them, and have a book full of recipes published by the Pudding Club. However, in recent years I've found it harder to find suet and have now resorted to a special arrangement with the butcher.

Am I the last one left, and has suet pudding gone the same way as mangles, stays, tripe and kaolin & morphine?

[Yeswecankle]

Oh my gosh- syrup sponge pudding made with vegetable suet is my absolute favourite ever. I still ask my parents to make it when I'm round for a roast. YUM!!!

[anonymice]

I make syrup pudding. I still see ATORA suet everywhere. I am veggie now so I use veg suet which is not quite as good. Long live stodge I say.

[SunnySomer]

You can buy it dried in the supermarket. Usually in the baking aisle. I don't use it much, but have definitely done so in the last 12 months. Sussex pond pudding.... mmmmmmmm

[Toadinthehole]

Sussex pond is v nice.

I have to say that I use actual suet. Probably shortens my life, but enriches what's left!

[Admirablenelson]

Have you used Atora suet? Available at supermarkets, beef or vegetable. Suet puddings are not especially popular at home here, but dumplings are always welcomed!

[TonicAndTonic]

DP loves suet puddings so I do make the odd one in winter. Didn't know that beef Atora wasn't actual suet though

[Toadinthehole]

I'm in NZ. Can get Atora veg substitute at vast expense from specialist UK food shops, but no other sort.

Real suet vanished from all supermarkets about 3 years ago.

[Cookingongas]

It is alive and well in my home. I'm uk based and always have a packet in

[Admirablenelson]

Tonic, Atora beef suet is 85 per cent beef fat, according to the label. Rest is flour and vitamins