tourtiere (pork pie)

15 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Jul 10, 2015

This recipe is traditionally French-Canadian. It was published in a cookbook by the reverend Mother "to aid the sisters in being good cooks". It reminds me a little of a Cornish Pasty. (Beef or veal may be used for half of the pork.)

prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 4-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground medium-lean pork
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried summer savory or oregano
  • 1 large potato, cooked and mashed
  • 2 - prepared pie crusts

How To Make tourtiere (pork pie)

  • Step 1
    Combine meat, onions, and water in a pan. Mix well. Stir while bringing the mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Spoon off excess grease. Add spices. Add mashed potato. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cool.
  • Step 3
    Line pie plate with one crust. Add cooled mixture and cover with second crust as you would a regular pie. Make 3 one-inch openings in top crust to allow steam to escape. Bake at 400º until golden brown. Serve hot. The pie can be refrigerated or frozen for later use.

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Category: Pork
Keyword: #tart
Keyword: #meat pie
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Bake
Culture: Canadian

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