Speckled Pup Puddin’

Some call it “Spotted Pup Pudding”

Ingredients:
2 c white rice
3 qts milk or canned equivalent
2 c sugar
3 c raisins or other dried fruit
1 Tbs nutmeg or to taste

Preparation:
Mix rice, milk & sugar in a #12 Dutch oven.
Bring to a simmer & maintain low heat.
Stir often, adding dried fruit & nutmeg.
Take care not scorch or boil over.
Takes about an hour of simmer to thicken.
Cool & spoon serve.

Notes: This trail drive recipe uses no eggs. Chuck wagon cooks seldom had fresh eggs. When no sugar was available, Sorghum syrup (one cup) was used instead. In that case, use one cup less milk. Evaporated canned milk (“cow in a can”) was often used. Many dried fruits can be used. A combination of dried apples and raisins is good. To give it a little festive flair, rum or whiskey can be added. If any alcohol is added, add it after the puddin’ has thickened.

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