Scottish Oatmeal Pudding

It's almost that time of year again for my annual batch of what Nova Scotians and Scots alike refer to as Oatmeal pudding. Rather than a dessert it is a delcious meat free entree.

Requirements:

Cheese cloth
Quick Oats
Pepper
Salt
Diced White Onion
3/4 of a Warm Stick of Butter (not a block)
Chicken Broth (2 cans)
Large Stewing Pot
Baking Sheet




In a mixing bowl combine one medium sized finely diced white onion, 3/4 a stick of warmed butter, a tsp and 1/4 of black pepper and 1/2 tsp salt with 3 cups of Quick Oats.
Mix thoroughly by hand.
Wrap into a sausage shape in cheesecloth with several layers and tie both ends.
In a large stewing pot bring to a boil the chicken broth made as per directions on can.
Carefully insert the filled cheesecloth into the broth and allow to soak for 10 minutes. Turn down heat to a simmer and allow to set for 40 minutes being sure to turn over sausage roll often to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Remove the sausage roll and place on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the roll is dry and golden.
Allow cooling and then place in fridge over night.
To serve: unwrap from cheese cloth and slice, place on baking sheet and broil to "toast" the slices.
Voila! Enjoy for breakfast with biscuits, or dinner!