French Canadian Tourte De Noel Recipe

Name: French Canadian Tourte De Noel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 to 3 lb. very lean pork, finely diced; 4 sm. onions, chopped; 4 cooked potatoes, diced; 1-1/2 to 2 tsp. sage; 1 tbsp. savory; 1 tbsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 tbsp. butter; 3 tbsp. flour; 4 tbsp. butter; 4 tbsp. lard; 1 egg, well beaten; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. dry savory; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 6 to 8 tbsp. ice water

Servings: persons

2 to 3 lb. very lean pork, finely diced
4 sm. onions, chopped
4 cooked potatoes, diced
1-1/2 to 2 tsp. sage
1 tbsp. savory
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
4 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. lard
1 egg, well beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry savory
2 cups all-purpose flour
6 to 8 tbsp. ice water

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FOR THE FILLING: Place the meat and onion in saucepan, with just enough water to barely cover the meat.
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Cover and simmer 1 hour.
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Add the cooked potatoes, sage, savory, salt and pepper.
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simmer together 20 minutes.
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Make a ball of the butter and flour (2 Tbsp.
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butter and 3 Tbsp.
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flour).
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Add to meat juice and cook until sauce is creamy.
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Taste for seasoning, then cool.
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Pour into pastry lined baking dish and cover with a top crust (recipe follows).
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Bake at 400 F until golden brown.
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This tourte also freezes well.
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FOR THE PASTRY: Cream together the butter and the lard.
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Stir in the egg, salt and sage.
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Mix well and work in the flour with your hands.
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Sprinkle half the water on top and blend; then add the rest of the water, enough to make the dough cling together.
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Do not overwork the pastry nor make it too wet.
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Roll out as thinly as possible on a floured board and line the bottom and sides of a round baking dish.
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Refrigerate until ready to use.
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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 to 3 lb. very lean pork, finely diced, 4 sm. onions, chopped, 4 cooked potatoes, diced, 1-1/2 to 2 tsp. sage, and more.

Yes, French Canadian Tourte De Noel falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Canadian Tourte De Noel

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