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Tourtière is a beloved French-Canadian holiday tradition, featuring a savory meat pie with a unique twist. This recipe combines ground pork with grated potato for moisture and texture, accented by warm spices like cloves, mace, and sage. The addition of raisins provides a subtle sweetness that balances the rich, aromatic filling. Encased in a flaky, golden double crust, this hearty dish is perfect for Christmas Eve or New Year’s celebrations.
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Tourtière is a beloved French-Canadian holiday tradition, featuring a savory meat pie with a unique twist. This recipe combines ground pork with grated potato for moisture and texture, accented by warm spices like cloves, mace, and sage. The addition of raisins provides a subtle sweetness that balances the rich, aromatic filling. Encased in a flaky, golden double crust, this hearty dish is perfect for Christmas Eve or New Year's celebrations.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a large heavy pot, combine the ground pork, minced onion, minced garlic, grated potato, raisins, ground mace, sage, cloves, and black pepper.
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Pour the boiling water over the meat mixture.
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Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 30 to 45 minutes until the meat is no longer pink and the water has been absorbed.
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If the mixture becomes too dry before the meat is cooked, add a small amount of water. If too wet, simmer longer to reduce.
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Remove the pot from heat and let the filling cool to room temperature.
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Skim off any excess fat that rises to the surface of the cooled mixture.
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Roll out half of the pastry dough and line a 9-inch pie plate.
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Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and blind bake for 10 minutes.
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Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool slightly.
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Pour the cooled meat mixture into the pre-baked pie shell.
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Cover with the remaining pastry crust.
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Crimp and seal the edges of the crust. Cut several slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
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Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes.
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Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 30 to 40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
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Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 552.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 31.8g49%
- Saturated Fat 11.4g58%
- Cholesterol 181.7mg61%
- Sodium 141.0mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.6g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 61.4g123%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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