Some Viewers Left Disgusted by Disturbing Video Revealing the Process of Making Black Pudding, One Expresses It as the Most Disgusting Imaginable

A fascinating video showcasing the process of making black pudding has evoked strong reactions from viewers. One commenter even confessed that the mere thought of it sent shivers down their spine.

The video titled “How It’s Made – Black Pudding” was created by the Discovery and Science Channel and shared by Panos Egglezos on YouTube.

In the video, accompanied by images of the controversial food, a voiceover describes black pudding as a popular dish in many European countries.

This sausage-like delicacy is made by combining pig’s blood with barley, all spice, dried onions, spices, wheat flour, and other seasonings. The mixture is then shaped into sausages, sliced, fried, and served as part of a traditional full English breakfast.

The video explains that the use of pig’s blood in black pudding dates back to ancient times when no part of a slaughtered animal, not even its blood, was wasted.

The pudding mix consists of approximately one third blood, one third barley and dried ingredients, and one third pork and bacon fat, which are boiled before being added to the mix.

To create a rich color and enhance the nutritional value, powdered blood is added to the mixture. Black pudding becomes an excellent source of iron and protein due to the blood content.

Once mixed, the ingredients are stuffed into casings, sealed with staples, and steamed for approximately two hours. The puddings are then immersed in hot water to tighten the plastic packaging around the casing.

The video also highlights that black pudding recipes can vary by region even within the same country. Eastern Scotland, for example, is known for its smooth-textured pudding, while Western Scotland uses oatmeal instead of barley. The north of England, on the other hand, incorporates visible chunks of fat, resulting in a coarser texture.

Opinions on the video were divided, with some expressing disgust towards the process, causing chills just by thinking about it. However, others shared their love for black pudding, reminiscing about enjoying it daily with their parents.