Irish Pork Ciste (Pork & Apple Casserole Pie) Recipe

Name: Irish Pork Ciste (Pork & Apple Casserole Pie)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PASTRY CRUST; 1 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons lard; 2 -3 tablespoons cold water; PORK AND APPLE FILLING; 1 1/2 lbs lean pork, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon crumbled dried sage; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large tart apples, peeled, cored, sliced; 1 tablespoon sugar; FOR GLAZE; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

PASTRY CRUST
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lard
2 -3 tablespoons cold water
PORK AND APPLE FILLING
1 1/2 lbs lean pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon crumbled dried sage
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large tart apples, peeled, cored, sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
FOR GLAZE
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk

1
FOR THE PASTRY CRUST: Combine flour and salt, mixing well. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add water a Tablespoon at a time, while stirring with a fork, just until mixture holds together. Form into ball. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate.
2
FOR THE FILLING: Brown pork in large saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently. Add water, onion, sage, and salt; mix well. Cover; simmer over low heat 30 minutes or until meat is tender.
3
Combine milk and flour; stir to form smooth mixture. Add to pork mixture in saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook over low heat until thickened and bubbly. Pour 1/2 of pork mixture into 1 1/2 quart lightly greased casserole. Top with apples; sprinkle with sugar. Add remaining pork mixture.
4
Roll pastry crust. Turn out dough onto lightly floured board; roll to fit casserole dish. Place over meat mixture. Turn under small margin of pastry around edge of casserole; crimp edge. Cut several steam vents in pastry.
5
Beat egg yolk and milk together; brush crust well with egg wash. Bake at 450u00b0F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350u00b0F and bake 25 minutes more. Serve hot. Makes 4 to 5 servings.
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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: PASTRY CRUST, 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons lard, and more.

Yes, Irish Pork Ciste (Pork & Apple Casserole 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.

Irish Pork Ciste (Pork & Apple Casserole Pie)

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