2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 orange, zest and juice
1 carrot or parsnip (optional)
pinch English mustard powder
3 tbsp vegetable oil or beef dripping
500ml/18fl oz beef or chicken stock
1 tbsp plain flour, seasoned with a little salt
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú dried prunes, roughly chopped
1 tsp allspice berries
½ tsp baking powder
2 tsp black peppercorns
salt and black pepper
1 stick cinnamon
2 tsp coriander seeds
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú dried apricots, roughly chopped
1 blade mace
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú raisins
pinch salt
250g/9oz self-raising flour
1 free-range egg, beaten, to glaze
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú shredded suet
1kg/2lb 4oz diced venison