Lucie Forget's Tourtiere Recipe

Name: Lucie Forget's Tourtiere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12 lbs lean ground venison (can use beef); 2 12 lbs ground lean pork; 1 large onion (diced fine); ¼ teaspoon celery seed; 5 large potatoes (small cubes); 4 garlic cloves (crushed); ½ teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon sage; pepper, to taste; water; 3 pie crusts (I use Lucie's 7-Up Pie Crust (idiot proof pastry recipe)); 1 egg (beaten)

Servings: persons

2 12 lbs lean ground venison (can use beef)
2 12 lbs ground lean pork
1 large onion (diced fine)
¼ teaspoon celery seed
5 large potatoes (small cubes)
4 garlic cloves (crushed)
½ teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon sage
pepper, to taste
water
3 pie crusts (I use Lucie's 7-Up Pie Crust (idiot proof pastry recipe))
1 egg (beaten)

1
In a large pot, combine ground meat, onion, celery, potatoes, garlic, clove, allspice, sage and pepper.
2
Mix well and add enough water to cover completely.
3
Bring to a brisk boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours,the longer, the better.
4
Strain out meat and set aside at room temperature overnight in a Saran-wrapped bowl.
5
Keep the liquid, it's a fantastic bouillon (let it cool a couple of days and then remove the congealed fat from the surface before using as a soup base), can be frozen, and keeps well.
6
Fill the three shells with 1/3 the meat mixture each, cover with top crusts, seal the edges and score to allow steam to escape.
7
Paint tops with egg, especially around the rims.
8
Bake at 450F for approximately 10 minutes, then reduce temp to 400F and continue baking for 20 more minutes, or slightly less if already golden brown on tops.
9
Remember to rotate the pies occasionally (say twice in the 20 minutes) to ensure even browning, and not to burn an edge.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 12 lbs lean ground venison (can use beef), 2 12 lbs ground lean pork, 1 large onion (diced fine), ¼ teaspoon celery seed, and more.

Yes, Lucie Forget's Tourtiere 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.

Lucie Forget's Tourtiere

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