Meat Pie (Tourtiere)

Cinnamon, cloves and allspice are sprinkled over ground pork, mashed potato and onion and simmered in water for about an hour until the flavors are mingled and a thick sauce is created. This tasty filling is spooned into a deep dish pie crust, topped with another crust, and baked until deliciously brown.

• Calories: 485 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup water
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 1 dash ground allspice
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust deep dish pie
• 1 ½ pounds ground pork
• 1 large baking potato
• 1 large onion, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake the potato until done, 30 - 45 minutes in a preheated 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) oven. Peel and mash the potato.

Step 2

Place the potato, ground pork, onion, spices and water in a large frying pan and simmer until very thick, for about one hour.

Step 3

Meanwhile, prepare your pastry.

Step 4

Line a deep-dish pie plate with pastry. Spoon in filling, spreading evenly. Cover with top crust.

Step 5

Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Cut steam vent. Bake for 50 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). If edges brown too fast, cover with a strip of foil. Serve warm.