Four And Twenty Black Birds Baked In A Pie Recipe

Name: Four And Twenty Black Birds Baked In A Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BRINE; 6 cups cold water, mixed with; 1/2 cup kosher salt (to cover 3 1/2 pound fryer, washed and brined for 4 hours, then drain and rinse chicken); Filling; 1/2 gallon chicken stock; 4 cups vegetables, frozen and mixed; 1 cup potato, diced peeled; 1 cup white pearl onion, frozen (microwave for a few minutes to pre-cook them); 1 teaspoon flat leaf parsley, minced; 1 teaspoon sage, minced; 3 scallions, whites and greens, chopped; 1 tablespoon frozen chives; 1/4 cup cornstarch; Season to taste with; salt; pepper; 1 pinch cayenne; 1 egg, separated; 1/2 cup of sliced red grapes or 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Servings: persons

BRINE
6 cups cold water, mixed with
1/2 cup kosher salt (to cover 3 1/2 pound fryer, washed and brined for 4 hours, then drain and rinse chicken)
Filling
1/2 gallon chicken stock
4 cups vegetables, frozen and mixed
1 cup potato, diced peeled
1 cup white pearl onion, frozen (microwave for a few minutes to pre-cook them)
1 teaspoon flat leaf parsley, minced
1 teaspoon sage, minced
3 scallions, whites and greens, chopped
1 tablespoon frozen chives
1/4 cup cornstarch
Season to taste with
salt
pepper
1 pinch cayenne
1 egg, separated
1/2 cup of sliced red grapes or 1/2 cup dried cranberries

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["While the broth cooks make the Recipe #300887 and chill after you shape into disks and wrap with plastic wrap.", "BROTH:", "place drained and rinsed chicken in large pot and cover with chicken stock.", "Bring to a simmer, for two hours, adding stock as necessary. Remove chicken to a bowl and discard skin, bones, and anything you would not serve a king.", "Remove two cups of broth and stir in the Corn startch stirring well into the soup to thicken. When it has thickened enough for your taste, roll out and arrange bottom crust in 10"" glass pie plate and brush with beaten egg white. Let dry a few minutes while you finish the filling.", "Ladle Black Birds (or chicken) and veggie filling into pie shell and pour thickened soup over all. Be sure to do this on a sheet pan to keep your oven clean. Put top crust on and crimp edges. Cut steam vents in the shape of crows feet around the center of the top crust.", "Beat yolk with a drop or two of cream and paint the top crust to give top crust a homey look.", "Bake at 400"" for 50 - 60 minutes. Cover with foil last 15 minutes if it becomes too brown for you.", "Serve hot with a salad and the queen will think it is such a dainty dish."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BRINE, 6 cups cold water, mixed with, 1/2 cup kosher salt (to cover 3 1/2 pound fryer, washed and brined for 4 hours, then drain and rinse chicken), Filling, and more.

Yes, Four And Twenty Black Birds Baked In A Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Four And Twenty Black Birds Baked In A Pie

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