French Canadian Tourtieres Recipe

Name: French Canadian Tourtieres
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 celery ribs; 4 medium carrots; 2 large onions; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 4 pounds ground pork; 2 pounds ground veal; 2 pounds bulk pork sausage; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground mace; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; Pastry for four double-crust pies (9 inches)

Servings: persons

4 celery ribs
4 medium carrots
2 large onions
2 garlic cloves, peeled
4 pounds ground pork
2 pounds ground veal
2 pounds bulk pork sausage
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup dry bread crumbs
Pastry for four double-crust pies (9 inches)

1
Coarsely chop the celery, carrots and onions; place in a food processor with garlic. Cover and process until finely chopped; set aside.
2
In a stockpot or two Dutch ovens, cook vegetables, pork, veal and sausage until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in broth, parsley and seasonings. Cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes. Stir in bread crumbs.
3
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Line four 9-in. pie plates with bottom crusts; trim pastry even with edges. Fill each with about 4 cups filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit tops of pies; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry.
4
Cover edges of pies loosely with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350&deg. Remove foil and bake pies 15-20 minutes longer or until crusts are golden brown.
5
Cover and freeze unbaked pies. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Place pie on a
6
; cover edges loosely with foil. Bake 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350&deg. Remove foil. Bake pie 50-60 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165u00b0.

2064

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

Carbs

180

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 celery ribs, 4 medium carrots, 2 large onions, 2 garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, French Canadian Tourtieres falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

French Canadian Tourtieres

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