Chef John's Face Pie Recipe
"No people were harmed in the making of this horribly humanoid French-Canadian meat pie, a creepy centerpiece for any Halloween dinner party...."
INGREDIENTS
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Crust:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 sticks unsalted butter, sliced, frozen
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2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
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7 tablespoons ice cold water
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Spice Blend:
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon dried sage
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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Filling:
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1 large russet potato, peeled and quartered
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1 pinch salt
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4 cloves garlic, crushed
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1/2 cup finely diced celery
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound ground pork
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Egg Wash:
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon water
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1/2 grape
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2 drops red food coloring, or as needed
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