Jan in de zak

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Jan in de zak is a traditional pudding that is boiled in a bag, hence the name John in the bag . These puddings have many varieties, but almost all of them are quite large and typically consist of wheat flour, buckwheat flour, milk, currants, and raisins. After several hours of boiling, Jan in de zak is usually sliced and served accompanied by butter and syrup. Some varieties and recipes might add bits of bacon, eggs, candied fruit, or spices such as cardamom and cinnamon to the already flavorful Dutch pudding.