Ingredients

• half a pound split peas
• one egg, well beaten
• a little butter and sugar
• salt and pepper

Method

• Wash the peas thoroughly and soak in cold water overnight.
• Put the peas in a muslin bag, tie securely, but allow for expansion.
• Put the bag in a saucepan, cover with boiling water, and add a little salt.
• Boil briskly for about two hours or until the peas are soft.
• Lift the bag out of the water and drain.
• Take the peas out of the bag and work them through a fine sieve or colander into a large dish.
• Add the butter, the egg, salt, pepper and sugar.
• Beat well for a few minutes until thoroughly mixed.
• Place the mixture on a floured cloth, roll up and tie both ends securely.
• Boil the pudding for another half an hour.
• Turn out on to a hot dish, slice and serve with salt beef or pork.

Gower Peninsula.