zxcvbob wrote:
>
> justme[Karen] wrote:
>
> > Every recipe on the net seems to need suet for plum pudding [Christmas
> > pudding]. Due to dietary constraints, I'm not allowed to eat any form
> > of fat such as lard or suet. (I observe the Hebrew dietary laws).
> >
> > Is there a substitute for suet or how can I adjust the recipe [below]
> > to reflect a difference? Would butter do instead? Or shortening?
> >
> > Thanks for your input
> > Karen
>
> Coconut oil or palm kernal oil or vegetable shortening. I'd try to find
> coconut oil. They sell it in bulk here at the local health food store.
> (I've bought it for soapmaking.)
>
> Another thought; you could use the suet and find a nondairy substitute
> for the milk. Soy milk?
>
> Hope this helps,
> Bob

Can't use suet, lard, or chicken fat. The Dietary laws prevent eating
those as well as blood ie - cheap bologna, some luncheon meats, blood
sausage, etc.

Thanks anyway, Bob and thanks for trying