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Did *you* know that Clonakilty black pudding is made from beef, not pork?

THIS IS BRAND NEW INFORMATION.

BLACK PUDDING IS one of the more unusual aspects of Irish cuisine.

“It’s a type of sausage made out of pig’s blood,” you’ve told forrdeners, trying to ignore the look of alarm on their faces. “It’s actually really nice!”

f7a0a54c92471ac4480e727e4ccf93df_XL Source: Clonakilty

Clonakilty pudding is famous the country over for being a particularly tasty example of the delicacy – but listen. They’ve been lying to us. Well, if not lying, they’ve certainly been leading us astray.

Twitter user Amelia (@roqueandrolle) shared this startling revelation earlier today:

And yes, it’s all right there on their website.

First made in the 1880s with a secret recipe that remains the same to this day, Clonakilty black pudding is Ireland’s favourite black pudding… [It is] made using traditional methods combining beef, oatmeal, onions, beef blood and a secret blend of spices.

The reaction to this news has been one of shock and betrayal:

 

Tweet by @Paul McCluskey Source: Paul McCluskey/Twitter

“CONakilty.” LOL.

Were you aware? Do you care? Is your whole life now a lie?


Poll Results:

No, my tiny mind is blown (1661)
Yes, duh (369)

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