Special Pork Tourtiere Recipe

Name: Special Pork Tourtiere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground pork; 1 cup water; 2 onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups apples (fresh, crabapples, grated ) or 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 cup raisins, chopped fine; 1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped fine; 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons dried sage; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon mace; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 double crust pie crusts, pastry dough (or tea biscuit dough top & bottom for 2 - 9-inch pans)

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground pork
1 cup water
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups apples (fresh, crabapples, grated ) or 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup raisins, chopped fine
1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped fine
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons dried sage
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mace
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 double crust pie crusts, pastry dough (or tea biscuit dough top & bottom for 2 - 9-inch pans)

1
Combine pork, water, onion, garlic, apple, raisins, apricots and seasonings in pan.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
then simmer uncovered, until liquid has evaporated (45 min) Stir often.
4
Remove from heat, stir in bread crumbs and cool to room temperature.
5
When filling is cooled pour into two unbaked pie shells, cover, brush top shell with milk Place pies in 400u00b0F preheated oven for 10 minute.
6
Reduce heat to 350u00b0F for 25- 35 minutes.
7
Pies freeze well.

917

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground pork, 1 cup water, 2 onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Special Pork 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.

Special Pork Tourtiere

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