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Preheat the fryer.
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In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the oil.
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When the oil is hot add the meat and brown, stirring and cooking for 5 minutes.
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Add the onions, peppers, celery, salt, pepper, Essence and cayenne.
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Stirring often, cook the mixture until the vegetables are wilted, about 12 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes longer.
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Dissolve the flour in the water, making a slurry, and add to the meat mixture.
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Stir until the mixture thickens slightly.
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Remove from the heat and cool.
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In a mixing bowl, sift the flour, salt and baking powder together.
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Cut the shortening into flour mixture, until it resembles coarse texture.
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In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg and the milk together.
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Work the egg mixture into the dry ingredients until you achieve a thick, yet workable dough.
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Form into a ball and cut into 24 equal pieces.
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Dust each piece with a little flour, roll each piece into a 2 to 3-inch round.
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Place a heaping tablespoon of the meat mixture slightly off center.
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Fold it over to make the edges meet and crimp with a fork.
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Place the meat pies in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
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Remove the pies from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate and season with Essence.
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Serve the meat pies with the Creole Tartar Sauce.
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Put the egg, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and green onions in a food processor and puree for 15 seconds.
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With the processor running, pour the oil through the feed tube in a steady stream.
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Add the cayenne, mustard, and salt and pulse once or twice to blend.
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Cover and let sit for 1 hour in the refrigerator before using.
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Best if used within 24 hours.
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*RAW EGG WARNING
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Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness.
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To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.
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Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
