Tourtiere #2

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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A classic French-Canadian meat pie with savory pork, aromatic spices, and a flaky crust.
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This traditional Tourtiere is a hearty, savory meat pie that captures the essence of French-Canadian comfort food. The filling features a rich mixture of ground pork, finely minced onions, and garlic, seasoned with warm spices like ground mace and sage. Grated potato adds texture and body, while raisins provide a subtle sweetness that balances the savory meat. Encased in a golden, flaky double crust, this pie is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter dinners. It serves as a robust main course that pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.

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Tourtiere #2

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 596.1

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This traditional Tourtiere is a hearty, savory meat pie that captures the essence of French-Canadian comfort food. The filling features a rich mixture of ground pork, finely minced onions, and garlic, seasoned with warm spices like ground mace and sage. Grated potato adds texture and body, while raisins provide a subtle sweetness that balances the savory meat. Encased in a golden, flaky double crust, this pie is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter dinners. It serves as a robust main course that pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Finely mince the large onion and garlic clove.
  2. Peel the small potato and grate it finely.
  3. In a large heavy pot, combine the ground pork, minced onion, minced garlic, ground mace, ground sage, grated potato, raisins, and pepper to taste.
  4. Pour about 2 cups of boiling water over the mixture in the pot.
  5. Cover the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the meat is no longer pink and the water has been absorbed, about 30 to 45 minutes. Add more water if necessary to prevent burning, but aim to absorb most of the liquid.
  6. Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool completely to room temperature.
  7. Skim off any excess fat that rises to the surface.
  8. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
  9. Roll out half of the pastry dough and line a 9-inch pie plate.
  10. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and blind bake for 10 minutes.
  11. Remove the crust and let it cool to room temperature.
  12. Pour the cooled meat mixture into the pre-baked pie shell.
  13. Roll out the remaining pastry dough and place it over the filling to create the top crust.
  14. Crimp and seal the edges to secure the top and bottom crusts. Cut several small vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  15. Bake at 400F (204C) for 10 minutes.
  16. Reduce the oven temperature to 350F (175C) and continue baking for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  17. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 596.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.9g50%
Saturated Fat 11.4g58%
Cholesterol 181.7mg61%
Sodium 142.9mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 12.2g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 11.1g
Protein 61.9g124%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: tourtiere, meat pie, pork, french canadian, holiday, christmas dinner, comfort food, pie crust, spiced meat, traditional, winter meal, savory pie
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