French Tourtiere

This recipe was given to me as part of a bridal shower gift. My husband loves meat and pies, so he was practically in heaven when I made this for him! I have also used a refrigerated pie crust and it is just as good. Originally submitted to PieRecipe.com.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 472 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 ½ pounds ground pork
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pinch ground mace
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
• 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells
• ½ clove crushed garlic
• 1 pinch ground savory
• 1 pinch ground sage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in bacon drippings until light brown. Add ground pork. Cook until light brown, stirring until crumbly; drain. Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed. Add spices and parsley. Cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Spoon filling into pastry lined 9 inch deep dish pie plate. Top with remaining pastry; seal edges and cut vents. Brush with cream.

Step 3

Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 20 to 30 minutes longer, or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold.