Once I saw the picture I realized I already own a pudding basin. It is a ceramic bowl in that shape with a bit of a lip to hold the string. I must have inherited it in the divorce or maybe bought it in a yard sale.

I am looking forward to trying this out. I will let you know how this turns out. BTW, how do you know when it is done? Or will any 8 to 10 hour stretch of boiling do the job?

Thanks to all.

Oh, And I'll try a stir at your pudding and a wish that mine turns out tasty and beautiful.